DTA 3021 - Clinical Externship

1. Arrive at the externship location on time on the days indicated in full uniform (according to pre-established criteria).Keep constructively busy without prompting and with minimal amount of assistance.
2. Maintain rapport, tact, and courtesy to the dentist, patients, and other auxiliaries.
3. Communicate effectively with people and maintain emotional stability at all times.
4. Exhibit proficiency in:
   1. Chairside Duties such as:
      1. Instrumentation and assisting during procedures
   2. Preparation and delivery of dental materials
   3. Recording and charting patient information
   4. Sterilization of instruments and equipment
   5. Preparing operatory and patient
   6. Maintaining Asepsis
   7. Housekeeping and Maintenance
   8. Radiology (requires completion of radiology clinical at TCATK can students expose radiographs).
   9. X-ray exposure
   10. X-ray safety and asepsis
   11. X-ray processing
   12. X-ray mounting
   13. X-ray duplicating
   14. Laboratory Procedures such as:
       1. Pouring and trimming models
       2. Construction of custom trays
       3. Construction of whitening trays
       4. Construction of baseplate and bite rims
       5. Polishing of dentures and partials
   15. Expand Functions consisting of:
       1. Isolating methods (application and removal)
       2. Applying topical anesthesia
       3. Making study models
       4. Oral hygiene instructions
       5. Pre-operative and post-operative instructions
       6. Removal of sutures
   16. Business Office Procedures including:
       1. The appointment book
       2. Clinical and financial records
       3. Filing
       4. Ordering supplies
       5. Answering the telephone
5. Follow OSHA Guidelines for Occupational/Safety

UNIT 2 PRACTICE MANAGEMENT II

1. Attend employability training seminar
2. Type resume
3. Type cover letters (if needed)
4. Type thank you/follow-up letters (if needed)
5. Print resume