Dental Assistant Expanded Functions - Placement and Removal of Gingival Retraction


ID : 108861   

« back to classes page
Placement and Removal of Gingival Retraction~
At the completion of this instructional unit, the participant will be able to: (1) Describe anatomical structures of the tooth and periodontium. (2) Explain the function of gingival retraction. (3) Identify different types of gingival retraction. (4) Perform the procedural steps to place and remove gingival retraction. (5) Recognize oral conditions and techniques that may compromise tissue displacement or patient health. 

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: 2
Lab hours: 1 minimum of 3 experiences which maybe office, laboratory, or combination. 
Clinical/Patient: 5 patient experiences in the dental office under observational supervision.
Continuing Education Units: 4 (2 hrs. didactic, 1 hr. laboratory, 1 hr. clinical)

Tuition:  $89.00


Schedule Information

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