DTA 2050 - Operative II

1. Demonstrate the ability to prepare the necessary armamentarium and arrange in sequence on the tray for a prophylaxis procedure.
2. Prepare the operatory, tray set-up and assist during a prophylaxis appointment.
3. Demonstrate principles of operator/patient safety and asepsis of equipment operatory and instrumentation.

UNIT  #2 ANESTHESIA

1. List the three principle injection methods used in dentistry.
2. Describe the location of injection sites, and the methods used anesthetize specific structures.
3. List some of the common gauges of injection needles used in dentistry.
4. Demonstrate the loading and unloading of an aspirating syringe.
5. Use and types of needle guards and scoop techniques.
6. Apply topical anesthetic for all areas of injection sites in the oral cavity.
7. Describe the different ways topical is dispensed, the advantages of each and duration times.
8. Prepare the operatory, tray set-up, and assist during an injection of a patient.
9. Analyze which needle length and gauge would be used for all types of injections of the oral cavity.
10. Demonstrate principles of operator/patient safety and asepsis of equipment, operatory, and instruments demonstrate disposal of sharps.

UNIT  # 3 RUBBER DAM

1. List the four categories which represents the need of the placement of a rubber dam.
2. Select the teeth which would be included in the application of a rubber dam when given a specific tooth number.
3. Describe the name of the tooth that is usually the most distal in the operating field.
4. Name the teeth associated with the hole position of a five hole rubber dam punch.
5. Demonstrate and list the three steps in the preparation of a rubber dam.
6. Select the correct armamentarium needed for the placement of a rubber dam.
7. Differentiate between anterior and posterior rubber dam clamps, identify the parts of a clamp and the use of each part.
8. Analyze the need for a rubber dam during endodontic procedures.
9. Name the terms used to represent the rubber dam material in between each hole.
10. Identify what materials can be used to stabilize the rubber dam material or clamps.
11. Examine the need for a rubber dam napkin.
12. Analyze what problems may occur if a hole is incorrectly punched.
13. Demonstrate and list the steps in the procedure of the preparation of a patient in the application of a rubber dam.
14. Demonstrate the procedure for trying on the rubber dam clamp.
15. Prepare an operatory, tray set-up and apply a rubber dam using all three methods of application.
16. Demonstrate the removal of a rubber dam.
17. Demonstrate pre-operative and post -operative instructions needs for a rubber dam procedure.
18. Demonstrate principles of operator/patient safety and asepsis of equipment, operator and instrumentation.
19. Tofflemire
20. Aspirating syringe prep.

UNIT  # 4 PRINCIPLES OF CAVITY PREPARATION

1. Compare the principles of cavity preparations.
2. Differentiate between the types of classifications of cavity preparations.
3. Define the following term or label a diagram of a cavity preparation:  cavity wall, point angle, cavo-surface, margin, line angles, axial wall, cavity floor, bevel, dovetail, undercut.
4. Describe the assistants role and functions during a cavity preparation