ABOUT THIS COURSE
Is the course approved?
Yes, the course is approved by the Tennessee
Board of Dentistry. You will receive 14 hours of continuing
education credit for taking the course.
Who is eligible?
An applicant must be a registered dental assistant
in the State of Tennessee prior to applying for
the course.
How is the course organized? The
course has a didactic portion and a clinical portion. Much of
the
didactic material will be provided online. After
you register and pay for the course, you will be able to "sign
in" and begin taking the online portion.
What type of computer equipment will I
need? Any computer with an internet
connection will be adequate for this course, but a high speed internet
connection for your computer is highly desirable. In addition you
will need to have the computer program Adobe Reader installed if
you don't have it already. It is free. Just go to
http://adobe.com
Can I see the course before
I start?
Sure. Go to
"see a sample"
above. You can see how the course is organized and how easy it
is to use.
Where is the clinical portion held? The
clinical portion is held at various locations in the state.
How is the clinical portion of
the course organized? Please go to
the
agenda to see how the course is organized as well as to see the
competency evaluation forms used.
What happens if I am late for
the course? If you are more than 20
minutes late, we will have to reschedule you for a later date.
Be sure to check the starting times for your class. Remember,
Chattanooga, Knoxville and Tri Cities are in the Eastern Time Zone!
Who are the
instructors? The principle clinical
instructor is Dr. William Johnson. Dr. Johnson will be assisted by dental
hygienists qualified to teach coronal polishing.
When is the course offered?
To see when the course is offered, please
go to "register" at the top of the page.
How much does it cost?
$250
What if I cannot pay
immediately? Your spot in the
course is not reserved until you pay, so it is to your advantage to
pay immediately. If special circumstances exist, contact us so
arrangements can be made.
If we do not hear from you
and we do not receive payment within 14 days, we will
assume you changed your mind and your registration information will
be deleted.
Remember, your spot in the
class will not be reserved until payment is received.
What is your refund policy?
You will receive a full refund (minus a $25
processing fee) if you cancel at least 30 days before the course.
If you cancel less than 30 days before the course, you will receive a
50% refund.
How
do I register for the course? Simply go to register
at the top of the page
Do I have to take a test afterwards?
As
of March 19, 2012, the Tennessee
Board of Dentistry will no longer have a clinical
exam in Nashville. Instead the exam will be given at the
end of our course.
Do
I need to bring a patient?
We will be performing clinical procedures on each other and will use
each other for the clinical exam. If
you do not have at least 20 permanent teeth or if your oral health
is not good (gross decay, multiple crowns or missing teeth,
excessive calculus, etc),
you will need to bring a patient who meets these criteria.
Please have a dentist verify your oral health status before
attending the clinical class.
Do I have to contact the Board of
Dentistry afterwards? Yes,
but we will help
you and give you the necessary forms.
Do I need to bring anything to the course?
Yes. The things you need to bring
are as follows:
 | Describe the process for becoming and remaining certified in coronal
polishing, |
| Understand their responsibilities and the dentist’s responsibilities
when polishing, |
| Recognize the penalties for violation of the practice act, |
| Outline mechanisms for reporting violations, |
| Identify anatomical structures that affect coronal polishing, |
| Identify different types of prophylaxis
angles and cups, |
| List different auxiliary aids used in
coronal polishing, |
| Identify the components of prophylaxis paste,
Describe the role of disclosing solutions, |
| List different extrinsic and intrinsic stains,
Identify plaque and materia alba, |
| Recognize the appearance of a clean and polished tooth, |
| Describe infection control procedures to
follow when coronal polishing, |
| Identify contraindications to motor driven polishing, |
| Identify side effects of poor technique, |
| Identify precautions taken prior to coronal polishing, |
| Alter technique for patients with
removable or fixed prosthetic appliances or patients
with orthodontic appliances, |
| Identify various forms of fluoride, their methods of
applications, and their methods of preparation and storage, |
