DA5. 489 Expanded Duties II

A continuation of DA 5.488. This course will complete the remaining expanded function duties that are approved by the Oregon Dental Practice Act. An in-depth study with major emphasis on student practical application and fabrication of temporary crowns, cement removal techniques, placement of temporary soft denture relines, pit and fissure sealants, and amalgam polishing. Use of correct hand and motion techniques, selection of armamentarium, recognition of polishable amalgam restorations, and safety precautions for patient comfort are emphasized.