Coronal polishing course (828 IAC 6-1-2)
Five (5) hours of online didactic instruction covering the following subject areas:
- Ethics and jurisprudence.
- Plaque and material alba.
- Intrinsic and extrinsic stain.
- Abrasive agents.
- Use of a slow speed hand piece, prophy cup, and occlusal polishing brush.
- Theory of selective polishing.
- Infection control.
Two (2) hours of laboratory work, including a mannequin and two (2) live patients, in the use of a slow speed hand piece, prophy cup, and occlusal polishing brush and hand dexterity. Clinical competency demonstrated on a minimum of five (5) patients
Fluoride application course (828 IAC 6-1-1 Caries prevention)
(1) Nine (9) hours of didactic instruction covering the following subject areas:
(A) Ethics and jurisprudence.
(B) Reasons for fluoride.
(C) Systemic fluoride.
(D) Topical fluoride.
(E) Toxicity of fluoride.
(F) Fluoride application.
(G) Infection control.
(2) Two (2) hours of laboratory work, including a mannequin and two (2) live patients, in topical fluoride applications.
(3) Clinical competency demonstrated on a minimum of five (5) patients.
Sealant Placement:
Included is a thorough study in sealant techniques, products and placement, along with anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and dental emergencies.
