Texas State Technical College Dental Programs Presents:

Coronal Polishing Certification Course for Dental Assistants: DNTA 2000 2C02

Friday, April 30, 2010 8-12 noon and 1-5 pm

TSTC Senator Eddie Lucio Bldg.  U203 and the Dental Hygiene Clinic

Course fee: $205.00

Course Objectives: At the end of this course the participant will be able to:

1.   Identify the indication, contraindications, and complications for coronal polishing.

2.   Explain the theoretical, ethical and legal information pertaining to coronal polishing by assistants in the state of Texas.

3.   Demonstrate correct principles, operator and patient positioning, polishing techniques and agents on real patients to 85% clinical competency including appropriate documentation and infection control measures.

4.   Participate in theoretical course work on the topics of infection control, oral anatomy and tooth morphology relating to the retention of plaque and stain as mandated by the Occupations Code of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.

This course was designed to qualify the dental assistant for coronal polishing certification as required by the new Rule 114.5 of the Occupations Code of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Section 265.006.  According to the law, ONLY accredited dental assisting programs may offer this course; and the program must be at least eight hours in length and fulfill the learning objectives listed above.

In order to be eligible for certification the dental assistant must have two years of experience as a dental assistant, and have a valid CPR certification.

PLEASE NOTE: Attendance of the entire course is required for certification.   Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will receive a certification form that must be sent with the application form and required fee to the STBDE.  Attendance is limited to 40 participants, so register no later than April 23, 2010.  We look forward to working with you. 

Please bring safety glasses, and lab coat.

For more information call Barbara Bennett at 956.364.4697 or e-mail barb.bennett@harlingen.tstc.edu   fax 956.364.5227

Enrollment is limited, Registration deadline: Friday, April 23

Register and pay on-line at http://www.tstcharlingen.edu/

Click on Corporate & Community Education, then Register Online and type in DNTA 2000 2C02 under Course Code Number