SEF-DEN7104 - Coronal Polishing

Course Description

This course will provide individuals who carry the designation Dental Assistant I (DA I) with the knowledge and clinical skills to sit for a certification in Coronal Polishing in the state of North Carolina. The course is designed to meet the 7 hour In-State training requirement outlined by the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners (NCBDE). 

Course Outline

• Lecture portion– Online prior to lab portion
  • Objectives
  • History and Present-Day Coronal Polishing
  • Principles of Coronal Polishing
  • Proper positioning
  • Abrasive polishing agents/rationale
  • Importance of thorough health history
  • Armamentarium
  • Technique/Procedures
• Clinical Lab portion – In-person; 9am -1pm

Learner Outcomes

• Principles of Coronal Polishing
  • Indications and contraindications
  • Operator and patient positioning
  • Identifying abrasive polishing agents and rationale for use
• · NC rules and regulations for coronal polishing for DA II
• · Learn proper technique
  • Supracoronal with a slow-speed handpiece
  • Proper infection control procedures