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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

Prerequisites

Must apply by emailing the Healthcare CE Team.

 

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Application

Name
Coronal Polishing
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Section Title
Coronal Polishing
FIS ID
341952
Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Apr 07, 2025 to Apr 11, 2025
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 9:30AM
Dates
Apr 12, 2025
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
9:30AM to 1:00PM
Dates
Apr 12, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
7.0
Location
  • Central Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $275.00
Additional Fee(s)
Accident Insurance $1.60 Mandatory
CAPS Fee $12.00 Mandatory
Drop Request Deadline
Mar 31, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 31, 2025
Instructors
  • Cassie Childress
  • Ashley Dorado
Section Notes

Class meets:
ONLINE: 3 hours (asynchronous) from April 7-11 via Brightspace
LAB: 4 hours in-person on April 12

Students must email CEHealth@cpcc.edu for application link.

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