2009 Catalog: All Courses

The purpose of this course is to introduce the dental assistant to the placement and finishing of restorative materials used in operative dentistry. Technical background information is presented in cavity classification and dental anatomy. Class I, II, V amalgam restorations, Class III, and V composite restorations are covered in lecture and laboratory exercises. Both written and practical examinations are used to measure participant progress. The basic course has been organized for those dental assistants who have limited or no training and/or experience in the placement of restorative materials. Additionally, it is limited to those clinics where the ratio of dentists to dental assistants allows the practice of expanded restorative functions. If the newly acquired skills are to become fully developed, the assistant must be able to return to his/her clinic and work with their dentist for a recommended period of 6 months. This follow-up is required in order to complete the course and receive a certificate.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1) Have a better understanding of tooth morphology and structure.
2) Place and finish basic amalgam and composite restorations.
3) Discriminate between what is an acceptable and unacceptable restoration.

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Please Make Checks Payable to: Indian Health Service

c/o Rickey Thompson, Shiprock Dental Clinic

P.O. Box 160

Shiprock, NM 87420