Dental Assistant Expanded Functions - Taking Final Impressions


ID : 108863   

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This instructional unit provides the participant with the basic knowledge, principles, and preparation to reproduce soft and hard oral tissues for a final impression.

At the completion of this expanded function, the participant will be able to: (1) Identify the minimal anatomical detail required for the fabrication of the prosthetic device. (2) Describe the function and characteristics of various impression types. (3) Recognize factors that will alter the impression properties and clinical performance. (4) Complete the procedural steps to obtain a clinically acceptable final impression (5) Perform a preliminary assessment of impression prior to submission to dentist for final evaluation. 

Class Details

0 Session(s)

Location
NICC Continuing Education

Instructor
Jennifer Kohlmeyer 

Start Date:upon registration

 

Notice

Please read:  To be eligible, participants must  comply with 1 (one) of the following:
(1) Hold an Active dental hygiene license in Iowa; or
(2) Hold an active dental assistant registration, AND comply with at least one of the following: (a) Be a graduate of an accredited school; or (b) Be currently certified by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB); or (c) Have at least three months of clinical practice as a registered dental assistant; or (d) Have at least three months of clinical practice as a dental assistant in a state that does not require registration.

Minimum number of total hours:
Didactic hours: 3
Lab hours: No state requirements: as needed by dental office
Clinical/Patient: 6 patient experiences MINIMUMin the dental office under observational supervision.
Continuing Education Units: 5 (3 hrs. didactic and 2 hrs. clinical)

Tuition:  $89.00


Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
N/A - Online Jennifer Kohlmeyer  Online