The student will be able to:
A. Dental Assisting Theory and Practice
1. describe the oral and written teaching-learning processes used in motivating the dental patient.
2. describe, in lay terms, the process of dental decay, periodontal disease and the methods of prevention.
3. explain the formation of soft and hard deposits on the tooth surfaces.
4. describe and demonstrate the various accepted methods of tooth brushing.
5. describe and demonstrate the accepted methods of interdental aids or other oral hygiene techniques.
6. describe clinical adaptations of flossing and brushing techniques.
7. identify the appropriate oral hygiene aids for restorative and prosthetic restorations.
8. list and describe the types of anti-cariogenic agents used in dentistry.
9. describe the advantages, disadvantages and systemic effects of all types of fluoride in the control of dental diseases.
10. explain the importance of dietary analysis in relationship to tooth decay.
11. describe caries risk assessment management system.
B. Infection Control and Hazardous Waste Management
1. demonstrate how to avoid cross contamination when giving oral hygiene instructions to a patient.
C. Ethical and Legal Principles
1. list and describe the accepted methods of chairside oral instruction which can be utilized to reach dental patients of various educational or socioeconomic levels.
2. recognize appropriate documentation of patient compliance or non-compliance in the treatment records.
D. Dental Assisting Program Competencies
1. Dental Assisting Theory and Practice: dental assisting students must be competent in applying the theory and practice of dental assisting for persons of all ages and abilities.
2. Infection Control and Hazardous Waste Management: dental assistants must possess the knowledge and abilities to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases.
3. Ethical and Legal Principles: dental assisting students must be competent in understanding ethical/legal principles as applied to the dental office.

A. Oral and written teaching-learning processes used in motivating the dental patient
1. Motivation
2. Learning ladder
a. Direct observation
b. Demonstration
c. Immediate feedback
d. Positive reinforcement
e. Evaluation and follow-up
3. Age factor
B. Process of dental decay, periodontal disease and the methods of prevention
1. Caries process
2. Gingivitis
3. Periodontitis
4. Plaque control theory
5. Disclosing
6. Prescription and over-the-counter antimicrobial agents
C. Formation of soft and hard deposits on the tooth surfaces
1. Dental pellicle
2. Dental plaque
3. Calculus
D. Accepted methods of tooth brushing
1. Manual toothbrushes
2. Powered toothbrushes
3. Brushing techniques
E. Accepted methods of interdental aids or other oral hygiene techniques
1. Dental floss
2. Tongue cleaners
3. Interdental brushes
4. Rubber tip stimulator/Stimudents/Perio-Aid
5. Oral irrigation
6. End tuft toothbrush
7. Orthodontic brush
F. Clinical adaptations of flossing and brushing techniques
1. Children
2. Intellectually handicapped
3. Physically handicapped
4. Xerostomia
G. Oral hygiene aids for restorative and prosthetic restorations
1. Superfloss
2. Gauze/yarn
3. Floss threaders
4. Floss devices
5. Denture brush
6. Partial and denture care
H. Anti-cariogenic agents used in dentistry
1. Prescription and over-the-counter fluoridated toothpastes
2. Prescription and over-the-counter fluoridated mouthrinses
I. Fluoride
1. Advantages
2. Disadvantages
3. Systemic effects
4. Recommended fluoride doses
5. Fluoride products
J. Dietary analysis in relationship to tooth decay
1. Dietary sources that promote tooth decay
2. Relationship of bacteria to tooth decay
K. Describe caries risk assessment management system
1. Saliva and bacterial testing
2. Caries risk assessment form
3. Determining caries risk
4. Preventive procedures
L. Infection Control and Hazardous Waste Management
1. Infection control and oral hygiene instruction
a. Personal protective equipment
b. Patient instruction
M. Ethical and Legal Principles
1. Appropriate documentation of patient compliance or non-compliance in the treatment records
a. Writing in the treatment record
b. Risk management and documentation

Not applicable.

Quizzes
Midterm and final exam
Assignments
Supplemental aid presentation and report

Lecture
Discussion
Cooperative learning exercises
Oral presentations
Demonstration
Field trips

Bird, D.L., and D.S. Robinson. Modern Dental Assisting, 12th ed.. 2018.

Bird, D.L., and D.S. Robinson. Student Workbook to Accompany Modern Dental Assisting, 12th ed.. 2018.

A. Supplemental aid report
B. Read two chapters and do workbook assignments in textbook
C. Read and take online test for online continuing education at Proctor and Gamble educational website for Caries Risk Assessment
D. Attend a dental health fair and submit a paper following the fair
E. Keep a reflection journal