DEA 579 - Dental Assisting-Clinicals

1. Display professional habits for work
   1. Illustrate OSHA standards for the dental environment
   2. Practice punctuality/attendance
   3. Demonstrate dependability
   4. Apply self-confidence
   5. Inspire a self-motivated work ethic
   6. Demonstrate organizational skills
2. Examine employability skills
   1. Demonstrate effective chairside dentistry techniques
   2. Provide patient management skills
   3. Anticipate operator needs
3. Participate in all aspects of patient care
   1. Demonstrate patient oral hygiene instructions
   2. Perform coronal polish and fluoride application
   3. Assist in patient record maintenance
   4. Collect patient health information, review health history, and take vital signs
4. Function professionally as a team member
   1. Demonstrate the ability to work well with others
   2. Share responsibilities and workload 
5. Perform independently legally delegated intra-oral procedures 
   1. Demonstrate patient safety techniques 
   2. Practice proper aseptic dental techniques 
6. Perform general business office procedures 
   1. Practice computer usage appropriate to the dental setting
   2. Answer telephones
   3. Demonstrate scheduling/confirming appointments
7. Complete general lab duties
   1. Utilize stone and plaster as needed
   2. Trim models accurately
   3. Complete all other laboratory tasks that are legally delegated to auxiliaries
8. Adhere to CDC and OSHA guidelines for dental office management
9. Utilize problem solving skills
10. Communicate with stakeholders and team members using proper verbal and written skills