To perform Coronal Polishing and place Pit and Fissure Sealants a dental assistant must: 

1. Be at least 18 years of age 

AND 

2a. Complete 1,000 hours of clinical dental assisting experience 

OR

2b. Complete a CODA-accredited dental assisting program 

OR 

2c. Hold a current national DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification, 

AND

AND

3. (a) Complete an Illinois Board-approved course relative to the expanded function in question, subject to specific didactic and clinical requirements 

OR

3. (b) Provide proof of completion of an Illinois Board-approved dental assisting program that contained the expanded function in the curriculum

Online didactic instruction covering the following subject areas: Ethics and jurisprudence, plaque and materia alba, intrinsic and extrinsic stain, abrasive agents, use of a slow speed handpiece, prophy cup, and occlusal polishing brush, theory of selective polishing and infection control

Hands-On: experience with the use of a slow speed handpiece, prophy cup, and occlusal polishing brush.

Online didactic instruction covering the following subject areas: Sealant techniques, products and placement, along with anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and dental emergencies.

Hands-On: experience with placing sealants on models. 

Participants, under the observance of their supervising dentist, will be required to place at least six pit and fissure sealants after completion of the course.

*This course is consistent with the guidelines of the Illinois Dental Practice Act. All educational and clinical requirements are in accordance with the State of Illinois

Each participant must agree to act as a patient for coronal polishing. In addition, each participant must follow the OSHA guidelines for infection control and use of clinical Personal Protective Equipment (i.e., gloves, mask, eyewear and clinic gown).