Clinical Hands-On Refresher Course

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Designed for the dental hygienist re-entering the profession, the participant will have the opportunity to review infection control procedures, practice radiographic techniques, and refresh basic clinical instrumentation and advanced clinical skills. An update on the latest periodontal theories and AAP case classifications will also be addressed. Course instructors design the materials to meet the participant's individualized needs. Dates and times are determined based on participant’s needs and convenience as well as instructor availability.

COURSE TOPICS:

Radiographic Technique
  • Gain an appreciation for radiographic principles.
  • Provide instruction, demonstration and hands-on session in the exposure of a full-mouth series of radiographs on a manniken.
  • Provide instruction, demonstration and hands-on session in the exposure of horizontal and vertical bite-wing radiographs on a manniken.
Assessment Review
  • Provide review of pertinent literature related to periodontics, instrumentation and clinical therapies.
  • Conduct a head and neck examination in order to detect any potential abnormalities.
  • Conduct a periodontal assessment to include measurement of sulcus, recession, mobility and furcations.
Infection Control
  • Provide an update on OSHA standards.
  • Discuss the principles for infection control to include, bloodborne pathogens, hazardous waste and general safety.
  • Provide an understanding of the methods of breaking the cycle of infection and the elimination of cross contamination.
Advanced Clinical Techniques and Equipment
  • Discuss, demonstration and provide a hands-on session on advanced instrumentation to include root planing theory and technique.
  • Provide a demonstration and hands-on session on ultrasonic instrumentation to include manual and auto-tuned equipment.
  • Provide a demonstration and hands-on session on air abrasive polishing.
  • Provide update on the newest available instruments in the market place.

For more information contact Taline D. Infante, RDH, MS at dadian@uthsca.edu or 210-567-8842

Updated 10/26/2005