Coronal Polishing

Coronal Polishing

This course demonstrates the removal of plaque and stains from the clinical crowns of teeth by using disclosing solution/tablet, rubber cups, bristle brushes, dental tape, floss and other adjunct aids while using the appropriate fulcrum technique and adhering to infection control standards. The first day of the course will consist of didactic (lecture), coronal polish written exam and laboratory practices (on manikins). The second day of the course, you will need to bring your 3 patients. Each patient will be scheduled every 45 minutes to ensure proficiency.

Note: This is a 2-day course and all participants will need 3 patients.

All patients must meet the following acceptable criteria:

• Must be calculus free
• Must be 18 years of age or with a parent/guardian permission letter & signature
• Health history

Prerequisites:

Each student must possess the necessary requirements for application for RDA licensure (CPR, DPA, 8-hr IC) or currently possess an RDA license. Each student must satisfactorily demonstrate to the instructor clinical competency in infection control requirements prior to clinical instruction in coronal polishing.

• Coronal Polish requirement forms will be issued for each patient

12 CEU’s provided after completion of the course

All supplies are furnished for this course

This certificate received must be submitted to the Dental Board of California prior to taking the RDA examination