CONTENTSIntroductionDental assisting program
Second year/ 1st semester Dental Anatomy Microbiology Fundamentals of Dental Assisting (1) Oral Radiology (1) Infection Control (1)
Dental Terminology
Second year/ 2nd semester Infection Control (2) Preventive dentistry Fundamentals of Dental Assisting (2) Pathology Oral Radiology (2) Pharmacology
Third year/ 1st semester Dental specialties (1) Community dentistry Nutrition Total quality management
Third year/ 2nd semester Dental specialties (2) Dental Case Study Emergency in Dentistry Health Education
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الرحيم الرحمن الله بسم
بجدة للبنات الصحية العلوم كليةاألسنان طبيب مساعدات قسم
القسم عن نبذة
افتتاحه تم ، بجدة للبنات الصحية العلوم كلية في األقسام أحد ً هـ 1413/1414الدراسي العام في
دراسية. فصول سبع القسم هذا في الدراسة مدةالتمهيدية. السنة الثاني و األول الدراسيان الفصالن يمثلفي تخصصية مواد التالية األربعة الدراسية الفصول في تدرس
تكميلية. أخرى و األسنان طبيب مساعدي مجالالمكثف التدريب فترة السابع الفصل يمثل .( االمتياز(اإلنجليزية. باللغة الدراسةمن جانب على متخصصة فنية كوادر تخريج إلى القسم يسعى
حيث األسنان طب مساعدي بمجال للعمل الكفاءة و المهارة بطب المتعلقة األساسية المفاهيم و األسس على الطالبة تتعرف
بخلع الخاصة القواعد و األساليب و الطرق على كذلك و األسنان،ذلك. في المستخدمة األدوات و حشوها و تنظيفها و األسنان
األهداف
: على قادرا الطالب يكون البرنامج من االنتهاء بعد
و كالخلع البسيطة الجراحة إجراء في األسنان طبيب مساعدة.1الحشو. و التنظيف
و تجهيزها و واألسنان الفم بعمليات الخاصة األدوات إعداد.2 أثناء للطبيب مناولتها و بعدها و العمليات قبل تعقيمها
العمليات. التخدير كمواد الحشو بعمليات الخاصة المواد تحضير و إعداد .3
الدائمة. و المؤقتة الحشو مواد و
الفني الوصف
العالجية. العمليات جميع إجراء في األسنان طبيب مساعدة
الوظيفي المسمى
مساعدة/ فني) فئة( أسنان طبيب مساعد
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الواجبات و ت المسؤوليا
تجهيز( العالج في البدء قبل الالزمة اإلجراءات وعمل المرضى استقبال.1الرد- المرضى). استفسارات على الملفات
استعمالها. قبل صالحيتها من التأكد و بانتظام الموجودة المعدات فحص.2 و غيرها و مستهلكه مواد من الالزمة االحتياجات طلب في المساعدة.3
منها. مناسب قدر توفيراألدوات. وترتيب العيادة تجهيز.4العدوى. مكافحة و المختلفة التعقيم بعمليات القيام.5 يقررها التي العالج خطة تدوين و بالمريض الخاصة البيانات تسجيل.6
الطبيب. باألسنان. الخاصة األشعة تحميض و أخذ.7 لعمليات الالزمة المواد كتحضير العالجية، العملية أثناء الطبيب مساعدة.8
األسنان. مواد خلط و التخدير مواد ، الحشوالعالجية. العمليات بعد و قبل الالزمة العناية إعطائهم و بالمرضى العناية.9
عند) الضغط، الحرارة،( الحيوية العالمات أخذ .10 لذلك. الحاجة النبض الملفات حفظ و المواعيد تنظيم يف السكرتارية بأعمال القيام .11
وغيرها.المدارس. لطلبة الصحية التوعية برامج في المشاركة.12 الالئق، بالمظهر التقيد األسرار، حفظ( المهنة بأخالقيات االلتزام .13
المرضى). مع للتعامل الصحيحة الطرقالصحية. الخدمات أفضل لتقديم الصحي الفريق مع التعاون .14 التي الطبية والمحاضرات الندوات بحضور الطبي التطور مواكبة.15
األسنان. طب مساعد منها يستفيد
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Objectives:General Objectives:
1. Functions as entry-level for professional dental assisting in a variety of health care roles.2. Develops an attitude of concern about human welfare3. Considers the changing needs of society while promoting health within the community4. Strives toward achievement of individual potentials through awareness of personal strengths
and limitations5. Develops a commitment to personal and professional growth through continuing education.
Specific objectives:This program aims to help students to gain different technical skills and provide them with the optimum specific principles in the following areas:-Perform chairside assisting-Record patient assessment data-Perform office procedures-Identify structures, functions and pathologies-Utilize dental instruments and equipments-Perform infection control procedures-Identify dental functions of pharmacology and anesthesia-Perform dental and oral radiographic procedures-Manipulate dental materials-Perform preventive dentistry techniques-Describe legal and ethical responsibilities.
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CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK FOR DENTAL ASSISTING ( DA ) PROGRAM
SECOND YEAR / FIRST SEMESTER( THIRD LEVEL )الـــرمـــالمقــــــرر اســـــــم
ز
HOURSالســـاعـــــاتCODE COURSE TITLE ActualCreditفعليمعتمد
PTPTعنعن20111122111DEN 201Dental Anatomy أسنواألسنان الفم تشريح
2MIC 202Microbiology-2--2-2022 حيدةالتدقيق األحياء طبيب مساعد أساسيات
(1) األسنان 20344488444DEN 203Fundamentals of Dental أسن
Assisting )1()20522244222DEN 205Oral Radiology )1 أسن (1) واألسنان الفم أشعة
)20721222212DEN 207Infection Control )1 أسن (1) العدوى مكافحة1DEN 209Dental Terminology-1--1-2091 أسن األسنان طب مصطلحات
1المجمـــــــــــــــــــوع2
81216
16
12812Subtotal
20282820TOTALاإلجمــــــــــالــــــــي
( الثالث الدراسي ) المستوى األول الدراسي الفصل – الثانية الدراسية السنةSECOND YEAR / SECOND SEMESTER( FOURTH LEVEL )
( الرابــــع الــــدراسي ) المستــــوى الثاني الدراسي الفصل – الثانية الدراسية السنة
الـــرمـــالمقــــــرر اســـــــمز
HOURSالســـاعـــــاتCODE COURSE TITLE ActualCreditفعليمعتمد
PTPTعنعن طبيب مساعد أساسيات
(2) األسنان 20444488444DEN 204Fundamentals of Dental أسن
Assisting )2()20611122111DEN 206Oral Radiology )2 أسن(2) واألسنان الفم أشعة
)20821222212DEN 208Infection Control )2 أسن(2) العدوى مكافحة21011122111DEN 210Preventive Dentistry أسنالوقائي األسنان طب
مرضاألمراض علم211
2-2--2-2PTH 211Pathology
2PHR 212Pharmacology-2--2-2122 دوى األدويــــــة علم1المجمــــــــــــــــــــوع
271
214
14
12712 Subtotal
19262619TOTALاإلجمــــــــــالــــــــي
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CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK FOR DENTAL ASSISTING ( DA ) PROGRAM
THIRD YEAR / FIRST SEMESTER( FIFTH LEVEL )
( السنة الدراسية الثالثة– الفصل الدراسي األول ) المستوى الدراسي الخامس
الـــرمــالمقــــــرر اســـــــمـز
HOURSالســـاعـــــاتCODE COURSE TITLE معتم
دActualCreditفعلي
PTPTعنعن اسن (1) األسنان طب تخصصات
3014441212444DEN 301Dental Specialties )1(
تغــذ التغذيـــة303
1-2--2-2NUT 303Nutrition
أسنالمجتمع أسنان صحــة304
22266222DEN 304Community Dentistry
جود الشاملة الجودة إدارة310
1-1--1-1TQM 310Total Quality Management
9691818969Subtotalالمجمــــــــــــــــــــوع
15272715TOTALاإلجمــــــــــالــــــــي
THIRD YEAR / SECOND SEMESTER( SIXTH LEVEL )
( الفصل الدراسي الثاني ) المستوى الدراسي السادس السنة الدراسية الثالثة –
الـــرمـــالمقــــــرر اســـــــمز
HOURSالســـاعـــــاتCODECOURSE TITLE معتم
دActualCreditفعلي
PTPTعنعن)3024641818464DEN 302Dental Specialties )2 أسن(2) األسنان طب تخصصات
2DEN 306Dental Case Study-2--2-3062 أسنأسنان حالة دراسة
30821222212DEN 308Emergencies in Dentistry أسناألسنان طب في الطوارئ
1HED 320Health Education-1--1-3201 ثقف الصحي التثقيف
9792المجمــــــــــــــــــــوع0
20
979Subtotal
16292916TOTALاإلجمــــــــــالــــــــي
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Third Level Second Year – First Semester
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Ministry of Higher EducationKing AbdulAziz UniversityJeddah Female College of Health Sciences
DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL ASSISTING
ITEM CONTENT
Course Title & Code DENTAL ANATOMYDEN 201
Duration 15 Weeks- Theory: 1 Hours / week Practical: 2 Hours / week
Level Third
Teaching Staff Required PHYSICIAN, DENTIST, DENTAL HYGIENIST
Objectives This course enables the students to understand: Clinically important skeletal and muscular
supporting structures
Preceding Courses Foundation year
Main subjects General Anatomy
Physiology
Main Teaching Strategies Models, Lectures, Discussion, Pictures and
Diagrams
Methods of Assessment Written exams
Oral exams
Practical exams
References MODERN DENTAL ASSISTINGBy: Torres, Bird
Pub: Saunder
ISBN: 0-7216-7627-8
A COLOURED ATLAS OF HUMAN ANATOMY By: McMinn
Pub: Mosby
ISBN: 0-7234-19159
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DENTAL ANATOMYTHEORY TOPICS
Unit Content Hours
1 Introduction to Head and neck anatomy (bones of the
skull, bones of the face, temperomandibular joints) 1
2 Muscles of the head and neck
Blood supply to the face and mouth
Nerve supply to the face and mouth
1
3 Dental embryology
Development of the face and oral cavity
Life cycle of the tooth (bud, cap, bell stages)
1ST PROGRESSIVE TEST
3
4 Oral histology (anatomic parts of the tooth, tissues of the
tooth & periodontium)3
5 Tooth morphology (types of the teeth, anatomic features
of the teeth)
2ND PROGRESSIVE TEST
3
6 Primary dentition
Mixed dentition, permanent dentition
Comparison of the primary and permanent dentition
Tooth numbering system
3
7 REVISION 1
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DENTAL ANATOMY(PRACTICAL TOPICS)
Unit Content Hours
1 Bones of the skull and bones of the face
2
2 Temperomandibular joints 2
3 Muscles of the head and neck
1ST PROGRESSIVE TEST6
4 Morphology of Deciduous Teeth 6
5 Morphology of Permanent Teeth 6
6 Differences between Deciduous and Permanent Teeth
2ND PROGRESSIVE TEST6
7 REVISION 2
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DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL ASSISTING
ITEM CONTENT
Course Title & Code MICROBIOLOGYMIC 202
Duration 15 Weeks- Theory: 2 Hours / week
Level Third
Teaching Staff Required MICROBIOLOGY TEACHER
Objectives This course enables the students to: Understand the roles played by
microorganisms in nature
Study of agents causing infectious diseases
Preceding Courses Foundation year
Main Subjects Biology
Pathology
Physiology
Main Teaching Strategies Lectures, discussion, diagrams, slides
Methods of Assessment Written exams
Assignment
References MODERN DENTAL ASSISTANTBy: Torres & Ehrlich
Pub: Saunders
ISBN: 0-7216-7627-8
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PATHOLOGY ILLUSTRATED By: Govan \ Macfarlane \ Callander
ISBN: 0-443-04434-1
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MICROBIOLOGYTHEORY TOPICS
Units Content Hours
1 Introduction to microbiology
Cell structure
Normal microbial flora
2
2 Staphylococci
Streptococci
2
3 Haemophilus, Neisseria, Pasteurella, (HACEK) 2
4 Actinomyces, spirochetes, corynebacterium 2
5 Enterobacteriaceae, pseudomonas
- Mycobacterium, TB
2
6 Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E
1ST PROGRESSIVE TEST
4
7 Parasites: Enntamoeba histolytica, giardia,
Toxoplasma, Pneumocystis
2
8 - HIV, prevention
- Herpes, influenza virus
2
9 Oral mycology
Candida
2
10 Immune system
- 2ND PROGRESSIVE TEST
4
11 Sterilization & asepsis 2
12 Antimicrobial and antibiotics 2
13 REVISION 2
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DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL ASSISTING
ITEM CONTENT
Course Title& Code Fundamentals of Dental Assisting (1)DEN 203
Duration 15 Weeks- Theory: 4 Hours / week Practical: 8 Hours / week (credit 4)
Level Third
Teaching Staff Required DENTAL ASSISTANT TEACHER, DENTIST
Objectives This course enables the students to: Know the dental assisting responsibilities
Know the dental assisting ethics
Know about moisture control techniques
Know about some oral diseases Assemble and prepare instruments, equipment
for dental procedurePreceding Courses • Foundation year
Subjects • Oral radiology
• Infection control
• Dental anatomy
Main Teaching Strategies • Lectures, models , discussion, pictures,
instruments, OHP, data show &demonstration
Method of Assessment • Written exams
• Practical exams (spotting exams &oral exams)
References MODERN DENTAL ASSISTINGBy: Torres and Ehrlich
Pub: Saunders
ISBN: 0-7216-9374-1
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DELMAR'S DENTAL ASSISTING: A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACHBy: Phinney and Halstead
Pub: Delmar
ISBN: 1-4018-3480-9
DELMAR'S HANDBOOK OF ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND PROCEDURES FOR CHAIRSIDE DENTAL ASSISTINGBy: Phinney and Halstead
Pub: Delmar
ISBN: 0-7668-3457-3
THE MEDICAL SECRETARY & RECEPTIONIST’S HAND BOOKBy: Michael Drury
Pub: Bailliere Tindall
ISBN: 0-7020-1172-X
CONCISE DICTIONARYBy: F.J HATY
Pub: IOP PUPLISHING LTD
ISBN: 0-7236-1014-2
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Fundamentals of Dental Assisting 1Theory Topics
Unit Content Hours
1 The history of dentistry -Members of the dental health care team
-Other members of the dental health care team
(dental assistant, , dentist, registered dental hygienist, dental
laboratory technician)
-Guidelines for professional appearance
-Role of dental assistant: business assistant, clinical
(chairside, circulating), sterilization, expanded function
-Responsibilities of the dental assistant to: dentist, clinic,
patient
-Definitions of dental specialties
-Overview of the dental office
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2 Dental instruments and accessories -Preset trays, cassettes, and tubs, color coding systems
-Hand instrument design
-Hand instruments : classification, identification, uses:
Examination (basic setup)
Tooth preparation
Restorative instruments
Accessory instruments
-Rotary instruments
-Dental hand pieces (types, maintenance and sterilization)
-Dental burs :classification according to shank
head (round, inverted cone..)
types of burs (diamond, carbide, acrylic,
finishing)
-Other rotary instruments
New technology in dental instrumentation
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3 Delivery of Dental treatment 4
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-Design of the dental treatment room
-Ergonomics
-Dental treatment room equipment
-Dental delivery systems
-Other clinical areas (sterilization and supply center, dental
laboratory)Progressive 1
4 Evening and morning routines for dental assistants -Dentistry team
*clock concept of operative zones
* Instrument transfer and exchange
-Operator’s grasps (pen grasp, palm grasp, palm-thumb
grasp)
-Variations in instrument exchange
4
5 Moisture control technique (Oral evacuation) -Cotton roll isolation
-Oral evacuation systems (saliva ejector, high volume oral
evacuation)
-Rinsing the oral cavity
-Introduction to dental dam
4
6 Oral diseases-Caries
-Gingivitis
-Periodontitis
4
7 Oral Diagnosis and treatment planning -Components of dental examination
-Examination techniques and equipment (assistant role in
patient examination)
-Tooth diagrams, numbering system, color coding, charting
-Clinical examination of periodontal tissues
-Clinical examination of the teeth
-Treatment plan
-Recording of dental treatment
Progressive 2
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8 Business office systems 817
-Introduction
-Business office staff
-Importance of an office manual
-Business office systems
*record protection and confidentiality
*types of practice records and files
*guidelines to efficient filing
*basic filing systems
*active and inactive files
-Appointment book scheduling
*computerized or manual scheduling
*appointment book selection
*outlining the appointment book
*making appointment book and appointment card entries
*scheduling for maximum efficiency
*scheduling special situations
*preventive recall programs9 Patient data gathering and personal information
-Introduction
-Assistant’s responsibility to the patient
-Patient records
-Components of patient records
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10 The ethical and legal aspects of dentistry-Dental ethics and ethical aspects of dentistry
-Legal aspects of dentistry
-Legal responsibility
-Legal standards
-Risk management
-Types of malpractice
-Patient clinical records
4
11 Revision
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Fundamentals of Dental Assisting 1PRACTICAL TOPICS
Unit Introduction to Skills Hours1 Local anesthesia
Topical anesthesia
Different types of syringe and
needles
Storing cartridges
Loading local anesthesia 16
2 Pediatric dentistry-Definition of different procedures
-Pit and fissure sealants (steps)
-Pulpotomy
-Fluoride application steps
-Fluoride application
-Mixing cements16
3 Restorative dentistry-Cavity classification
-Steps in class I and II amalgam
restoration
-Steps in composite restoration
-Post-operative instructions
Progressive 1
-Matrix assembling
-Mixing temporary filling16
4 Endodontics-Moisture control
-Definition
-Steps /visits
-Instruments
-Measuring file length
-Rubber dam16
5 Fixed prosthodontics-Definition: crown, bridge, pontic,
abutment
-Impressions: primary, final
-Steps & postoperative
instructions.
-Mixing impression
materials
-Mixing cements
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6 Removable prosthodontics-Different types of trays
-Definition of RPD
-Steps (visits)
-Post-operative instructions
-Definition of complete denture
-Steps (visits)
-Post-operative instructions
Progressive 2
-Mixing impression
materials16
7 Periodontics:
-Instruments
-Definition of different procedures
-Perio pack
-Post-operative instructions
-Mixing of pack
-Blade insertion8
8 Oral and maxillofacial surgery-Instruments
-Steps of simple and multiple
extractions
-Complications
-Post-operative instructions
-Identification of forceps
-Blade insertion
-Suture cutting and
removal
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Ministry of Higher EducationKing AbdulAziz UniversityJeddah Female College of Health Sciences
DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL ASSISTING
ITEM CONTENT
Course Title & Code Oral Radiology (1)DEN 205
Duration 15 Weeks- Theory: 2 Hour / week Practical: 4 Hours / week (credit 2)
Level Third
Teaching Staff Required DENTIST, X-RAY TECHNICIAN
Objectives This course enables the students to: To know the production of the x-ray
To know the techniques of exposing, processing
and mounting of radiographs
The hazardous effect for radiation
Preceding Courses Foundation year
Main subjects Physics
Dental anatomy
Main Teaching Strategies Slides, lectures, discussion
Methods of Assessment Written exams
Practical exams
References MODERN DENTAL ASSISTINGBy: Torres and Ehrlich
Pub: Saunders
ISBN: 0-7216-9374-1
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Oral Radiology (1)THEORY TOPICS
Units Content Hours
1 Introduction & radiation physics 4
2 Components of x-ray machine 2
3 Biological effects of radiation (radiation hazards)
Methods of radiation protection
4
4 Types of X-ray films
Duplicating film
Film storage
4
5 Infection control in radiology
Progressive 1
2
6 Techniques of Intraoral X-ray ( Paralleling and Bisecting angle
techniques)
2
7 Procedure for taking maxillary x-ray 2
8 Procedure for taking mandibular x-ray 2
9 Intra Oral radiographs with processing:
- Periapical radiographs
- Bitewing radiographs
- Occlusal films
4
10 Mounting and technique errors
Progressive 2
2
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Oral Radiology (1)PRACTICAL TOPICS
Units Content Hours
1 X-ray machine
Components of x-ray machine
Radiation physics
6
2 Methods of radiation protection
Patient management 6
3 Identification of intraoral films
Identification of film holders
First Assessment 6
4 Intraoral radiographic techniques:
-Paralleling technique for periapical radiographs
Demonstration & training on taking periapical radiographs
using paralleling technique
6
5 Intra oral techniques :
-Bisecting angle techniques:
Demonstration & training on taking periapical
radiographs using bisecting angle technique
9
6 Demonstration & training on film processing
Second Assessment3
7 Demonstration & training on taking bitewing radiographs 3
8 Demonstration & training on taking occlusal radiographs
Assessment
3
9 Revision
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Ministry of Higher EducationKing AbdulAziz UniversityJeddah Female College of Health Sciences
DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL ASSISTING
ITEM CONTENT COURSE TITLE & CODE
Infection control (1)DEN 207
DURATION 15 weeks Theory: 2 hour/week Practical: 2 hours/week (credit 1)
LEVEL Third TEACHING STAFF REQUIRED
Dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant teacher
OBJECTIVE This course enable the students to understand:
Characteristics of microorganisms Development of infectious disease
and chain of infection Infectious diseases in concern in
dentistry Introduction of disinfection and
sterilizationPRECEDING COURSES
Foundation year
MAIN SUBJECTS
Dental Anatomy Microbiology Fundamentals of Dental Assisting 1 Oral Radiology 1
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MAIN TEACHING STRATEGIES
Lectures, data show slides
Equipment demonstrationMETHODS OF ASSESSMENT
Written exams, practical exams
REFERENCES Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team
By: Miller & Palenik
Pub: Mosby
ISBN: 0-8151-5688-X
Control of Hospital Infection
By: Ayliffe, Fraise and Mitchell
Pub: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0-340-75911-9
Modern Dental Assisting
By: Torres and Ehrlich
Pub: Saunders
ISBN: 0-7216-9374-1
Delmar's Dental Assisting: A Comprehensive Approach
By: Phinney and Halstead
Pub: Delmar
ISBN: 1-4018-3480-9
CDC Infection Control Guidelines
www.cdc/org
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INFECTION CONTROL (1)THEORY TOPICS
UNIT CONTENTS HOURS1 -The scope of microbiology and infection
control-Oral microbiology and plaque associated
diseases
2
2 The development of infectious disease and chain of infection
2
3 Infectious diseases of concern in dentistry:A. Blood borne pathogens
B. Oral and respiratory diseases
2
4 Infection control rationale and regulations 1
5 Immunization and hand hygiene 1
6 Mid-term exam 1
7 Protective personal equipment (PPE) 1
8 Disinfection and disinfectants 1
9 Sterilization: methods and monitoring 2
10 Surface barriers and treatment room reprocessing
1
11 Instrument processing 1
12 Revision 1
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INFECTION CONTROL (1)PRACTICAL TOPICS
UNIT CONTENTS HOURS
1Health and disease development
2
2Chain of infection
2
3Plaque associated diseases
2
4Immunization and hand hygiene
First assessment 2
5 Personal protective equipment 4
6 Disinfection and disinfectants 2
7 Sterilization and monitoring of sterilization 4
8Surface barriers
Second assessment 4
9 Instrument processing 4
10 Revision 2
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DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL ASSISTING
ITEM CONTENT
Course Title & Code DENTAL TERMINOLOGYDEN 209
Duration 15 Weeks Theory: 1 Hour / week
Level Third
Teaching Staff Required
DENTIST
Objectives This course enables the students to: Be familiar with medical and dental
terms
Preceding Courses Foundation year
English language
Main subjects English language
All Dental Specialties
Main Teaching Strategies
Lectures, OHP, slides
Methods of Assessment Written exams
References THE LANGUAGE OF MEDICINE 28
By: Davi - Ellen Chafner
ISBN: 0-7216-6026-6
DENTAL TERMINOLOGYBy: Charlin Dofka
Pub: Delmar
ISBN: 0-1668-0731-2
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DENTAL TERMIONOLOGY THEORY TOPICS
Unit Content Hours1 General medical terminology
Introduction to dental terminology
1
2 Regional anatomy (head & neck) 13 Dental anatomy and tooth development 1
4 Infection Control 15 Restorative dentistry 1
6 Endodontics
First Progressive
1
7 Periodontics 18 Removable prosthodontics 1
9 Fixed prosthodontics 110 Oral, Maxillofacial Surgery and dental
implants
1
11 Second Progressive 1
12 Pediatric Dentistry 113 Orthodontics 1
14 Dental Laboratory Materials 115 Revision 1
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ITEM CONTENT COURSE TITLE & CODE
Infection control (2)DEN 208
DURATION 15 weeks Theory: 2 hour/week Practical: 2 hours/week credit: 1)
LEVEL Fourth TEACHING STAFF REQUIRED
Dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant teacher
OBJECTIVES This course enable the students to understand:
Disinfection and disinfectants Sterilization and sterilization
monitoring Laboratory and radiographic
asepsis Instrument and treatment room
processingPRECEDING COURSES
Infection control (1) Microbiology Fundamentals of Dental Assisting 1
MAIN SUBJECTS
Oral Radiology and laboratory asepsis
CDC guidelinesMAIN TEACHING STRATEGIES
Lectures, data show slides
Equipment demonstrationMETHODS OF ASSESSMENT
Written exams, practical exams
REFERENCES Infection Control and Management of
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Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team
By: Miller & Palenik
Pub: Mosby
ISBN: 0-8151-5688-X
Control of Hospital Infection
By: Ayliffe, Fraise and Mitchell
Pub: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0-340-75911-9
Modern Dental Assisting
By: Torres and Ehrlich
Pub: Saunders
ISBN: 0-7216-9374-1
Delmar's Dental Assisting: A Comprehensive Approach
By: Phinney and Halstead
Pub: Delmar
ISBN: 1-4018-3480-9
CDC Infection Control Guidelines
www.cdc.gov
Infection Control (2)
THEORY TOPICSWeek No. Content
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1 Laboratory and radiographic asepsis
2 Health care waste management
4 Dental unit water line asepsis
5 Cross infection and its control in dentistry
6 Progressive 1
7+8 Dental health and hepatitis B and C
Guidelines and recommendations on the prevention and
management of occupational exposure to hepatitis B and C
9 Dental health and HIV
Guidelines and recommendations on the prevention and
management of occupational exposure to HIV
10+11+12 CDC infection control guidelines for dentistry
13 Progressive 2
14 CDC guidelines for prevention of TB in dental settings
15 Revision
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ITEM CONTENT
Course Title & Code PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY DEN 210
Duration 15 Weeks- Theory: 1 Hour / week Practical: 2 Hours / week (credit:1)
Level Fourth
Teaching Staff Required DENTAL HYGIENIST
Objectives This course enables the students to: Identify plaque, calculus, stains
Know plaque control measures
Applying topical fluoride gel
Preceding Courses Dental specialty (1)
Microbiology
Nutrition for dental assistant
Infection control
Dental anatomy
Main Subjects Oral pathology
Nutrition for dental assistant
Main Teaching Strategies Lectures, Discussion, OHP, slides and models
Methods of Assessment Written exams
Practical exams
Oral exams
CLINICAL PRACTICE OF DENTAL HYGIENIST
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References By: Esther Wilkins
Pub: William and wilkines
ISBN: 0-683-3362-7
MODERN DENTAL ASSISTANT
By: Torres & Ehrlich
Pub: Saunders
ISBN: 0-7216-7627-8
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PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY THEORY TOPICS
Units Content Hours
1 Introduction, phases of prevention 1
2 Bacterial plaque: formation, composition,
clinical aspects, significance, periodontal
infection
2
3 Dental Calculus: classification, distribution,
formation, composition, significance,
prevention
1
4 Dental stains: classification, Identification,
stain removal
1
5 1ST PROGRESSIVE TEST 1
6 Plaque control measures: tooth brushing
( Bass technique)
1
7 Flossing 1
8 Interdental care 1
9 Chemotherapy, oral irrigation and mouth
rinses
1
10 2ND PROGRESSIVE TEST 1
11 Fluorides:
1) systemic
2) Topical
3
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PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY PRACTICAL TOPICS
Units Content Hours
1 Intraoral examination
Identification of plaque, calculus and stains
10
2 1ST PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT 2
3 Plaque control measures:
1) tooth brushing
2) flossing
3) interdental care
8
4 2ND PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT 2
5 Topical fluoride application 6
6 Revision 2
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ITEM CONTENT
Course Title & Code Fundamentals of Dental Assisting (2)DEN 204
Duration 15 Weeks- Theory: 4 Hours / week Practical: 8 Hours / week (Credit:4)
Level Fourth
Teaching Staff Required DENTAL NURSING TEACHER, DENTIST
Objectives This course enables the students to: To study the psychology and communication with
patients
Understand the principles of dealing with special
needs patients
Know about impressions and diagnostic casts
Know the types, properties and uses of dental
materials
Preceding Courses Dental anatomy
Pathology
Oral radiology1
Microbiology
Fundamentals of dental assisting 1
Main Subjects Fundamentals of dental assisting 1
Dental anatomy
Infection control (1)
Main Teaching Strategies Slides, lectures, pictures, instruments,
demonstration
Methods of Assessment Written exams
Practical exams (mixing for different dental
materials ,spotter exam &oral exams)
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References MODERN DENTAL ASSISTINGBy: Torres and Ehrlich
Pub: Saunders
ISBN: 0-7216-9374-1
DELMAR'S DENTAL ASSISTING: A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACHBy: Phinney and Halstead
Pub: Delmar
ISBN: 1-4018-3480-9
DELMAR'S HANDBOOK OF ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND PROCEDURES FOR CHAIRSIDE DENTAL ASSISTINGBy: Phinney and Halstead
Pub: Delmar
ISBN: 0-7668-3457-3
TEXTBOOK FOR DENTAL NURSESBy: Levison
Pub: Blackwell Scientific
ISBN: 0-632-04031-9
APPLIED DENTAL MATERIALSBy: Cabe and Walls
Pub: Blackwell Scientific
ISBN: 0-632-04208-7
RESTORATIVE DENTAL MATERIALSBy: Craig and Powers
Pub: Mosby
ISBN: 0-323-01442-9
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Fundamentals of Dental Assisting 2THEORY TOPICS
Units Content Hours
1 Restorative materials-Factors influencing selection of restorative materials
-Mechanical properties
-Thermal changes
-Electrical properties
-Solubility
-Application properties
-Amalgam: composition, uses, contraindications, trituration,
carving, finishing
-Resin restorative materials
8
2 Dental cements-Luting agent
-Permanent cement
-Temporary cement
-Types of dental cements (glass ionomer, zinc phosphate
cement, zinc oxide eugenol cement, polycarboxylate cements)
4
3 Bases and liners-Liners
-Bases: protective, insulating,sedatives
Dental bonding: dentine, enamel, smear layer
4
4 Moisture control: Dental dam-dental dam equipment
-dental dam application and removal
-dental dam with special situation (placing the dental dam in
anterior teeth, stabilizing the cervical clamp, placing the dental
dam over a fixed bridge)
PROGRESSIVE TEST (1)
4
5 Restorative dentistry 843
-Cavity classification
-Role of DA in restorative dentistry
-Matrix system
-Amalgam restorations (class I and class II)
-Composite restoration
6 Impression materials -impression trays (characteristics, stock impression trays,
custom impression trays)
-hydrocolloids
-alginate impression materials (composition &chemistry,
physical phases,strength,packaging and storage, types, water
to powder ratio, taking alginate impression)
Elastomeric impression materials
-characteristics, forms, types
-polysulfide, polyether, silicone impression materials
-mixing, curing stages of elastomeric impression materials
-occlusal registration
-diagnostic casts
Progressive Test (2)
8
7 Patient with special needs -the pregnant patient
*maintain good oral hygiene *provide necessary treatment
safety
-the child patient
-the abused patient
-the handicapped patient
*blind patient *hearing impaired patient
-patient with cleft palate
-mental retardation
-patient with Down syndrome
-patient with cerebral palsy
-patient with epilepsy
-diabetes mellitus patient
-patient with arthritis
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-patient with cardiovascular disorder
-patient with asthma and other disorders
8 Verbal communication-non verbal communication
-written communication
-patient education materials
-stress in dental office *causes and reduction -
4
9 Psychosis-Personality disorders
-Neurotic disorders
-Normal behavior
4
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ITEM CONTENT
Course Title & Code PATHOLOGYPATH 211
Duration 15 Weeks- Theory: 2 Hours / week
Level Fourth
Teaching Staff Required PHYSICAIN, PATHOLOGIST, DENTIST
Objectives This course enables the students to: Know the diseases that has relation with oral
cavity
Be aware of changes that happen in the body
particularly when there is an oral lesion
Preceding Courses Fundamentals of Dental Assisting 1
Dental anatomy
Microbiology
Nutrition for dental assistant
Main Subjects Physiology
General anatomy
Microbiology
Main Teaching Strategies Slides, Lecture, Discussion
Methods of Assessment Written exam
Assignments
References MODERN DENTAL ASSISTINGBy: Torres
Pub: Saunders
ISBN:0-7216-7627-8
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PATHOLOGY ILLUSTRATEDBy:Govan \ Macfarlane \ Callander
ISBN:0-443-04434-1
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PATHOLOGYTHEORY TOPICS
Units Content Hours
1 Inflammation(Types-Reaction) 4
2 Immunity(Types) &Body defense against
infection
2
3 1ST PROGRESSIVE TEST 2
4 INFECTION 4
5 Hypersensitivity – Allergy 2
6 2ND PROGRESSIVE TEST 2
7 Wound healing 2
8 Tumors (Benign- Malignant) 2
9 Lecture about AIDS (External Lecture) 2
10 Oral Pathology
- types of oral lesion
- diseases of the oral soft tissues
- temperomandibular disorders
- neurological involvement
- dental implication of radiation treatment
- acquired immune deficiency syndrome
6
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ITEM CONTENT
Course Title & Code Oral Radiology (2)DEN 206
Duration 15 Weeks- Theory: 1 Hour / week Practical: 2 Hours / week (credit:1)
Level Fourth
Teaching Staff Required DENTIST, X-RAY TECHNICIAN
Objectives This course enables the students to: To understand the basic principles of x-ray
production
to be able to expose ,develop and mount the
radiographs
to know the x-ray hazards and prevent them
Preceding Courses Fundamentals of dental assisting (1)
Oral radiology (1)
Microbiology
Main Subjects Dental anatomy
Dental specialty
Main Teaching Strategies Diagrams, lectures, discussion, OHP
Methods of Assessment Written exams
Practical exams
References MODERN DENTAL ASSTSTING
By: Torres
Pub: Saunders
ISBN: 0-7216-7627-8
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Oral Radiology (2)THEORY TOPICS
Units Content Hours
1 Revision &faulty radiographs 1
2 Object localization & special techniques 1
3 Maxillary normal anatomical landmarks 1
4 Mandibular normal anatomical landmarks
First Progressive 1
5 Extra oral radiographs 2
6 Panoramic radiographs 1
7 Cephalometric , TMJ Imaging & recent imaging
techniques
Second Progressive
2
8 Digital Radiographs 1
9 Radiographic interpretation and anatomy 1
10 Management of:
o Pediatric patients
o Patients with special medical needs
o Patients with special dental needs
2
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Oral Radiology (2)PRACTICAL TOPICS
Units Content Hours
1 Faulty radiographs 2
2 Object localization & special techniques 2
3 Maxillary normal anatomical landmarks 2
4 Mandibular normal anatomical landmarks 2
5 -First assessment 2
6 Extra oral radiographs
Mounting
2
7 -Panoramic x-ray demonstration & training 4
8 Second assessment 2
9 - Digital radiographs 2
10 Cephalometric, TMJ imaging demonstration,
Radiographic interpretation.
4
11 Management of:
a)Pediatric patients
b)Patients with special medical needs
c)Patients with special dental needs
4
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ITEM CONTENT
Course Title & Code PHARMACOLOGYPHAR 303
Duration 15 Weeks- Theory: 2 Hours / week
Level Fifth
Teaching Staff Required PHARMACIST
Objectives This course enables the students to: To give students a knowledge of most drugs
used in dentistry
Understand of prescription writing and care
of drug (misuse & abuse)
Preceding Courses Dental specialty (2)
Preventive dentistry
Pathology
Main Subjects General anatomy
Physiology
Pathology
Main Teaching Strategies Lectures
Samples of drugs
Methods of Assessment Written exams
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References MODERN DENTAL ASSISTING
By: Torres
ISBN: 0-7216-5053-8
TEXTBOOK FOR DENTAL NURSES
BY: H. Levison
ISBN: 0-632-04031-9
DENTAL HYGIENE CLINICAL APPLICATION
PHARMACOLOGY
By: Nancy C. Synder
ISBN: 0-8121-1066-8
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PHARMACOLOGYTHEORY TOPICS
Units Content Hours
1 Introduction:
Pharmacology definition and care of drug
How to handle and store drugs (effect of air, light,
temperature and humidity)
Manufacturing and expiry date
2
2 Prescription writing
Measurement system and Latin abbreviations
Calculation of the dose
2
3 Drug administration:
Different routes dosage form, advantages and
disadvantages
Effects of drugs Drug excretion
4
4 Pain control:
- Narcotic analgesics
- Sedatives and hypnotic
- Non narcotic analgesic antipyretics
4
5 - Anti-inflammatory 2
6 Anesthesia: General anesthesia (stages of
anesthesia)
Inhalation, parentral (IM & IV) , nitrous oxide
Local and topical anesthesia
4
7 Chemotherapy
Antimicrobial
Antibacterial
Antifungal
Antiviral
4
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8 - 2ND PROGRESSIVE TEST
- Antiseptics & disinfectants (dosage form and
indications)
- Dentifrices toothpaste, mouthwashes and
fluoride preparations
4
9 Drugs used in dentistry ( focusing and review) 2
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ITEM CONTENT
Course Title & Code DENTAL SPECIALTIES 1DEN 301
Duration 15 Weeks- Theory: 4 Hours / week Practical: 12 Hours / week: (credit:4)
Level Fifth
Teaching Staff Required DENTAL NURSING TEATCHER, DENTIST, dental hygienist
Objectives This course enables the students to: Know about permanent filling materials
Know about the basic principles of endodontic treatment
Learn about periodontology
Preceding Courses Fundamentals of Dental Assisting (2)
Oral radiology (1)
Preventive dentistry
Main Subjects Fundamentals of Dental Assisting (1) and (2)
Dental anatomy
Main Teaching Strategies Instruments and materials, videos, lectures, OHP models,
pictures and demonstration
Methods of Assessment Written exams
Practical exams (spotting exams, oral exams)
References MODERN DENTAL ASSISTINGBy: Torres and Ehrlich
Pub: Saunders
ISBN: 0-7216-9374-1
DELMAR'S DENTAL ASSISTING: A COMPREHENSIVE 57
APPROACHBy: Phinney and Halstead
Pub: Delmar
ISBN: 1-4018-3480-9
DELMAR'S HANDBOOK OF ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND PROCEDURES FOR CHAIRSIDE DENTAL ASSISTINGBy: Phinney and Halstead
Pub: Delmar
ISBN: 0-7668-3457-3
TEXT BOOK FOR DENTAL NURSESBy: Levison
Pub: Blackwell scientific publication
ISBN: 0-632-04031-9
TEXT BOOK OF OPERATIVE DENTISTRYBy: Baum Phillips ISBN: 07216-3484-2
CARRANZA'S CLINICAL PERIODONTOLOGYBy: Newman, Takei and Carranza
Pub: Saunders
ISBN: 0-7216-8331-2
ESSENTIALS OF DENTAL ASSISTINGBy: Robinson and Bird
Pub: Saunders
ISBN: 0-7216-8863-2
NVQS FOR DENTAL NURSESBy: Carole Hollin
Pub: Blackwell
ISBN: 1-4051-0528-3
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DENTAL SURGERY ASSISTANT HAND BOOKBy: R.G, Smith
Pub: Mosby
ISBN: 1-56375-622-6
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DENTAL SPECIALTIES 1THEORY TOPICS
Unit Content Hours
1 Dental Dam-Dam material, dam frame, dam napkin, dam punch,
dam stamp, dam forceps, clamps, stabilizing cord
-Dental dam preparation
-Dental dam placement
-Dental dam removal
4
2 -Restorative materials:
temporary, permanent, intermediate
-Bases and liners
4
3 Endodontics -Endodontic diagnosis- diagnostic testing
-Pulp therapy for the teeth
-Case presentation for the patient
-Instrumentation for endodontic procedure
-Overview of root canal therapy
-Surgical endodontics:
*apicectomy *apical curettage *retrograde
restoration *root amputation and hemisection
Progressive 1
12
4 Periodontics -Periodontal diseases: definition
- Types of periodontal diseases *gingivitis
*periodontitis
-Classification of periodontal diseases
-Bone loss associated with periodontal disease
- Periodontal pocket and furcation involvement
-Other diseases of gingiva and periodontium:
*acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis *gingival
hyperplasia
*periodontal abscess *pericoronitis
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-Diagnosis of periodontal diseases
-Instrumentation for periodontics
-Periodontal treatment procedures:
*Non-surgical periodontal treatment
*Periodontal surgery
-Post-periodontal surgery instructions
-Laser in periodontics
-Periodontal surgical dressings
-Splinting, and maintenance recall5 REMOVABLE PROSTHODONTICS
-Examination and case presentation visits
-Factors influencing the choice of a removable
prosthesis
-Choice of impression materials and their disinfection
-Infection control and removable prosthodontics
-Removable partial denture
-Complete dentures
-Immediate and overdentures
-Relining and rebasing of a complete or partial denture
-Denture repair, denture duplication
Progressive 2
8
6 ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY -Patient preparation for surgery
-Treatment room preparation
-Oral surgery instruments
-Role of dental assistant in oral surgery
-Surgical procedures
-Immediate post operative care
-Post surgical complications
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ITEM CONTENT
Course Title & Code COMMUNITY DENTISTRYDEN 304
Duration 15 Weeks- Theory: 2 Hours / week Practical: 6 Hours / week(credit:2)
Level Fifth
Teaching Staff Required DENTIST, DENTAL HYGIENIST
Objectives This course enables the students to: Cover the role of the dental assistant in the
community
Understand the basic concepts of dental
caries
The importance of dental health education
among the community
Preceding Courses Dental anatomy
Nutrition for dental assistant
Preventive dentistry
Pathology
Main Subjects Oral pathology
Preventive dentistry
Nutrition for dental assistant
Main Teaching Strategies Lectures, discussion, OHP, models, slides,
field training
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Methods of Assessment Written exams
Field assessments
Oral exams
References CLINICAL PRACTICE OF THE DENTAL
HYGIENIST
By: Esther M.wilkins
Pub: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN:0-683-30362-7
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY
By: W. Jong
Pub: Mosby
ISBN: 0-8016-6387-3
DENTISTRY, DENTAL PRACTICE AND THE
COMMUNITY
By: Striffler
Pub: Saunders
ISBN: 0-7216-8621-4
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COMMUNITY DENTISTRYTHEORY TOPICS
Unit Content Hours1 Introduction to dental public health 2
2 Foundation of dental health education 2
3 Epidemiology of dental diseases
Indices and scoring methods
2
4 1ST PROGRESSIVE TEST 2
5 Planning for community dental program
Roles of implementation
Developing implementation strategy
Implementation
4
6 The organization of teaching session
For the School children
For the gerodontic patients
For the patient with mental disorder
8
7 Provision of dental services
Use and delivery of dental services
4
8 2ND PROGRESSIVE TEST 2
9 Evaluation and research 2
10 REVISION 2
PRACTICAL TOPICS
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Unit Content Hours1 Preparing teaching aids (College session) 12
2 Evaluation of teaching aids (College session) 12
3 Presentation (College session) 6
4 1ST ASSESSMENT 6
5 Oral hygiene care for school children (field training) 12
6 Oral hygiene care for gerodontic group (field training) 12
7 2ND ASSESSMENT 6
8 Oral hygiene care for handicapped (field training) 12
9 Evaluation & Research 6
10 Revision 6
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Course Title & Code NUTRITION NUT 212
Duration 15 Weeks- Theory: 2 Hours / week
Level Fourth
Teaching Staff Required NUTRITION LECTURER
Objectives This course enables the students to: Good nutrition practices.
Understand the role of food in body structure and
functions.
Recognize the nutritive requirements of individuals
according to age, sex, activity and physiological state.
Obtain knowledge in meal planning.
Understand the cause and effect of relationship between
nutrition and oral health.
Preceding Courses Foundation year
Main objects Preventive dentistry
Community dentistry
Main Teaching Strategies Lectures and active discussions using OHP, slides
and videotapes.
Methods of Assessment Assignment
Written exams.
References COMPERHENSIVE REVIEW OF DENTAL HYGIENEBy: Darby
Pub: Mosby
ISBN: 0-8151-2267-5
CLINICAL PRACTICE OF THE DENTAL HYGIENISTBy: Esther M.wilkins
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Pub: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN:0-683-30362-7
BASIC NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPYBy: Sue Rodwell Williams
Pub: Mosby
ISBN: 0-8016-2413-5
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NUTRITIONTHEORY TOPICS
Units Content Hours
1 Introduction and health 2
2 Nutrients, their characteristics, functions, food sources,
RDA, digestion, absorption and metabolism
Carbohydrates: sugar, starch, fiber
2
3 Lipids: fats & oils
Diet and heart disease
2
4 Proteins and amino acids
World hunger –PCM
2
5 Energy balance
Calculation of total K calories, CHO, proteins and fats
2
6 Fat soluble vitamins 2
7 Water soluble vitamins
The B-complex vitamins
2
8 Ascorbic acid
Vitamin supplements and toxicity
2
9 Minerals 2
10 Water, function, water-balance, acid-base balance 2
11 Meal planning
The food pyramid, dietary exchange
Dietary guidelines, factors influencing food habits and
their modifications
2
12 Nutrition of vulnerable groups:
Pregnancy and lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence
and old people.
2
13 Nutritional management for patients with:
Dental caries
Gingivitis and periodontitis
Oral and maxillofacial surgery
Edentulous patients
2
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14 Problems of malnutrition in Saudi Arabia
Anemia
Obesity
Underweight
Diabetes
2
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DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL ASSISTING
ITEM CONTENT
Course Title & Code DENTAL SPECIALTIES 2DEN 302
Duration 15 Weeks- Theory: 4 Hours / week Practical: 18 Hours / week (Credit:6)
Level Sixth
Teaching Staff Required DENTAL NURSING TEACHER, DENTIST
Objectives • This course enables the students to:
• Know about oral and maxillofacial
surgeries (instruments &procedure)
• Know other specialties pedodontics,
orthodontics, fixed &removable prosthdontics)
• Learn basic principles of dental implants
Preceding Courses • Dental specialties (1)
• Community dentistry
Main Subjects • Fundamentals of Dental Assisting (1,2);
Dental Specialties (1)
• Dental anatomy
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• Infection control
Main Teaching Strategies • Lectures, discussion, pictures, videos,
OHP, slide data show, demonstration
Methods of Assessment • Written exams
• Practical (spotting exams, oral exams)
References MODERN DENTAL ASSISTING
By: Torres and Ehrlich
Pub: Saunders
ISBN: 0-7216-9374-1
DELMAR'S DENTAL ASSISTING: A
COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH
By: Phinney and Halstead
Pub: Delmar
ISBN: 1-4018-3480-9
DELMAR'S HANDBOOK OF ESSENTIAL
SKILLS AND PROCEDURES FOR
CHAIRSIDE DENTAL ASSISTING
By: Phinney and Halstead
Pub: Delmar
ISBN: 0-7668-3457-3
ESSENTIALS OF DENTAL ASSISTING
By: Robinson and Bird
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Pub: Saunders
ISBN: 0-7216-8863-2
NVQS FOR DENTAL NURSES
By: Carole Hollin
Pub: Blackwell
ISBN: 1-4051-0528-3
TEXT BOOK FOR DENTAL NURSES
By: Levison
Pub: Blackwell scientific publication
ISBN: 0-632-04031-9
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Dental Specialties 2THEORY TOPICS
Unit Content Hours
1 PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY -Pediatric dental office, pediatric dental assistant
-Pediatric patients
-Difficult patients:
Pharmacologic restraints (sedation, N2O
analgesia)
Physical restraints
-Special patients: mental retardation, Down, cerebral
palsy
-Diagnosis and treatment planning
-Clinical procedures (* operative procedures, *pit and
fissure sealants, *stainless steel crowns, *pulp therapy,*
traumatic injuries,* sports injuries)
-Child abuse
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2 ORTHODONTICS -Malocclusion: definition and classification
-Benefits of orthodontic treatment
-Management of orthodontic problems
-Orthodontic records and treatment planning
-Case presentation
-Specialized instrumentation for orthodontics
-Orthodontic appliances
-Oral hygiene and dietary instructions
-Retention
PROGRESSIVE TEST (1)
8
3 FIXED PROSTHODONTICS -Diagnostic work up
-Indications and contraindications for fixed
prosthodontics
-Exposure control and fixed prosthodontics
-Role of the dental laboratory technician
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-Types of cast restorations
-Materials for casts restorations
-Set ups
-Preparation and placement of cast crown
-Provisional coverage
-Fixed bridge preparation and placement
-Crown and bridge appointments
-Resin- bonded bridge
4 Reinforcement of the endodontically treated tooth -Factors distinguishing the pulpless tooth
-Principles of post anchorage
-Principles of core construction
-Selection and cementation of the pre-formed post
PROGRESSIVE TEST (2)
4
5 DENTAL IMPLANTS -Indications and contraindications
-Selection of the dental implant patient
- Types of dental implants
-Osseointegration
-Surgical procedures
-Prosthodontic procedures
-Maintenance of dental implants
8
6 DENTAL LABORATORY , CASTS AND DIES- -Casts, basic instruction
*mixing artificial stone *mixing plaster
-Casts –boxing–pouring –trimming
-Orthodontic casts
-Dies
-Electroplating, lubricating the die
-Indirect inlay technigue
*making impression trays *pouring models
-Occlusal rims and trial bases
-Gypsum product
8
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7 CUSTOM IMPRESSION TRAYS-Criteria for creating custom impression trays
-Acrylic cresin tray material
-Light-cured resin tray materials
-Vaccuum-formed thermoplastic material
-Constructing a self-curing acrylic resin custom tray
-Constructing a light-cured custom tray
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DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL ASSISTING ITEM CONTENT
Course Title & Code DENTAL CASE STUDYDEN 307
Duration 15 Weeks- Theory: 2 Hours / week
Level Sixth
Teaching Staff Required ALL DENTAL ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT STAFF
Objectives This course enables the students to: Remain up to date in the field of dentistry
and dental assisting
Preceding Courses Dental specialties (1)
Community dentistry
Pharmacology
Emergency
Main Subjects All studied subjects are required
Main Teaching Strategies Lectures, slides, discussion, presentation
Methods of Assessment Presentation - 30 %
Enthusiasm - 35 %
Topic - 35 %
References MODERN DENTAL ASSISTING
By: Torres Ehrlich
Pub: Saunders
ISBN: 0-7216-7627-8
Ministry of Higher Education
77
King AbdulAziz UniversityJeddah Female College of Health Sciences
DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL ASSISTING ITEM CONTENT
Course Title & Code EMERGENCY IN DENTISTRYAID 309
Duration 15 Weeks- Theory: 2 Hours / week Practical: 2 Hours / week (credit:1)
Level Sixth
Teaching Staff Required DENTIST, DENTAL Specialist
Objectives This course enables the students to: Know the medical emergencies dealing with
them and preventing their occurrence
Understand and be able to use the basic
procedures used in all emergencies
Preceding Courses Dental specialties (1)
Pathology
Pharmacology
Main Subjects Fundamentals of Dental Assisting (1,2);
Dental Specialties (1)
Main Teaching Strategies Lectures, discussion, slides, slide data
show ,OHP
Methods of Assessment Written exams
Practical assessments
References MEDICAL EMERGENCIES IN DENTAL OFFICEBy: Stanley F.
Pub: George Stamathis
ISBN: 0-8016-6386-5
78
FIRST AID MANUALBy: Webb, Scott, Beale
Pub: Dorling kindersley
ISBN: 0-7513-0399-2
MODERN DENTAL ASSISTINGBy: Torres
Pub: Saunders
ISBN: 0-7216-7627-8
FUNDAMENTALS OF BLS FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.By: American Heart Association
Emergency in Dentistry79
THEORY TOPICS
HoursContentUnit
2Vital signs
Introduction to injection
1
2Medical emergencies and equipment supplies
Intramuscular injections
2
2Cardiopulmonary resuscitation ( Rescue breathing)
Intravenous injection
3
2Cardiopulmonary resuscitation ( Cardiac compressions)
Injections (Subcutaneous and Intradermal)
4
2Foreign body airway obstruction5
2Cardiac Emergencies6
2Syncope, Hypotension and Cerebrovascular accidents7
Progressive I8
2Asthma and Hyperventilation
Diabetes mellitus
9
2Allergy and Anaphylactic shock10
2Diabetes mellitus11
2Epilepsy
Progressive I I
12
2Dental Emergencies & Hemorrhage13
Revision14
80
Emergency in DentistryPRACTICAL TOPICS
81
HoursContentUnit
2Vital signs
Injections
1
2Vital signs
I.M injection
2
2CPR (DVD By American Heart Association)
I.V injection
3
2CPR (DVD show of American Heart Association)
I.D injection
4
2Foreign body airway obstruction (DVD By American
Heart Association)
5
2Video presentation of American Heart Association
Progressive 1
6
2VCR
Blood sugar
7
10Certified CPR Course (full day)8
2Blood sugar
Progressive 2
9
2VCR10
2VCR11
2VCR12
Revision13
Operative Evaluation
YEAR SEMESTER CLINIC
HOSPITALCRITERIA MARK MARK MARK
1. Get Pt. Record. 0 1 0 1 0 12. Read Pt. File. 0 1 0 1 0 13. Preparing necessary instruments &
materials.0 1
20 1
20 1 2
4. Sitting properly. 0 1 2
0 1 2
0 1 2
5. Loading L.A. 0 1 0 1 0 16. Covering L.A. 0 1 0 1 0 17. Suction position. 0 1
20 1
20 1 2
8. Retraction. 0 1 2
0 1 2
0 1 2
9. Adjustment of light. 0 1 2
0 1 2
0 1 2
10. Passing & grasping instruments. 0 1 0 1 0 111. Following the procedure sequence. 0 1
20 1
20 1 2
12. Loading matrix band. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 213. Operating machines. 0 1 0 1 0 114. Dealing with filling materials properly. 0 1 0 1 0 115. Speed of work. 0 1
20 1
20 1 2
16. Postoperative instructions. 0 1 0 1 0 117. Oral hygiene instructions. 0 1 0 1 0 118. Knowledge about instruments. 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 519. Knowledge about the specialty. 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 520. Clinical efficiency 0 1 2 3
4 50 1 2 3
4 50 1 2 3 4
5TOTAL MARK
EVALUATED BY:DATE
82
Endodontic Evaluation
YEAR SEMESTER CLINIC
HOSPITALCRITERIA MARK MARK MARK
1. Get Pt. Record, X-ray. 0 1 0 1 0 12. Read Pt. File. 0 1 0 1 0 13. Preparing necessary instruments &
materials.0 1
20 1
20 1 2
4. Sitting properly 0 1 2
0 1 2
0 1 2
5. Loading L.A. 0 1 2
0 1 2
0 1 2
6. Covering L.A. 0 1 0 1 0 17. Marking R.D sheet and punching. 0 1 0 1 0 18. Placing floss on clamp. 0 1 0 1 0 19. Proper handing of clamp. 0 1 0 1 0 110. Assisting with R.D placement. 0 1
20 1
20 1 2
11. Suction position (under R.D). 0 1 2
0 1 2
0 1 2
12. Adjustment of light. 0 1 2
0 1 2
0 1 2
13. Passing & grasping instruments. 0 1 0 1 0 114. Measuring files. 0 1 0 1 0 115. Proper dealing with medicaments. 0 1 0 1 0 116. Proper handling of instruments during
obturation. 0 1 0 1 0 1
17. Proper heating of instruments. 0 1 0 1 0 118. Safety when dealing with heated
instruments.0 1 0 1 0 1
19. Speed of work. 0 1 0 1 0 120. Proper X-ray of diagnostic quality. 0 1 0 1 0 121. Communication with pt. throughout the
procedure. 0 1
20 1
20 1 2
22. Post operative instructions. 0 1 0 1 0 123. Oral hygiene instructions. 0 1 0 1 0 124. Knowledge about instruments. 0 1 2 3
4 50 1 2 3
4 50 1 2 3 4
525. Knowledge about specialty. 0 1 2 3
4 50 1 2 3
4 50 1 2 3 4
526. Clinical efficiency. 0 1 2 3
4 50 1 2 3
4 50 1 2 3 4
5TOTAL MARK
EVALUATED BY:DATE
83
Pedodontic Evaluation
84
YEAR SEMESTER CLINIC
HOSPITALCRITERIA MARK MARK MARK
1. Get pt. Records. 0 1 0 1 0 12. Prepare instruments and materials. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 23. Communication with pt. 4 4 4A. Calling pt. 0 1 0 1 0 1B. Explain procedure “tell,show&do” 0 1 0 1 0 1C. Positive reinforcement. 0 1 0 1 0 1D. Proper selection of word. 0 1 0 1 0 14. Loading L.A . 0 1 0 1 0 15. Hiding syringe. 0 1 0 1 0 16. Covering L.A . 0 1 0 1 0 17. Passing & grasping instruments. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 28. Following procedure. 0 1 0 1 0 19. Adjustment of light. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 210. Suction. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 211. Caring of soft tissue& retraction. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 212. Sitting properly. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 213. Speed. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 214. Keeping child under control. 0 1 0 1 0 115. Formecresol preparation. 0 1 0 1 0 116. Mixing & loading of cement in crown. 0 1 0 1 0 117. Mixing impression. 0 1 0 1 0 118. Loading matrix band. 0 1 0 1 0 119. Operating machines ( L.C – Amalg. ) 0 1 0 1 0 120. Manipulating of amalgam. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 221. Removal of extra temporary filling 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 222. Oral hygiene instructions. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 223. Post operative instructions. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 224. Knowledge about instruments. 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 525. Knowledge about specialty. 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 5
26. Clinical efficiency 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 5
TOTAL MARKEVALUATED BY:DATE
Fixed Prosthodontic Evaluation
YEAR SEMESTER CLINIC
HOSPITALCRITERIA MARK MARK MARK
1. Get Pt. Record, X-ray & cast. 0 1 0 1 0 12. Preparing instruments & materials. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 23. Loading L.A. 0 1 0 1 0 14. Covering L.A. 0 1 0 1 0 15. Sitting properly. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 26. Adjustment of light. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 27. Caring of soft tissue& retraction 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 28. Suction. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 29. Passing & grasping instruments. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 210. Following the procedure. 0 1 0 1 0 111. Selection of impression material. 0 1 0 1 0 112. Proper dealing with retraction cord 0 1 0 1 0 112. Proper proportion of material. 0 1 0 1 0 113. Correct mixing time. 0 1 0 1 0 114. Quality of mix. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 215. Maintenance of clean field. 0 1 0 1 0 116. Loading of mix. 0 1 0 1 0 117. Caring of Pt. 0 1 0 1 0 118. Disinfecting impression. 0 1 0 1 0 119. Sending impression. 0 1 0 1 0 120. Mixing &loading of cement in crown. 0 1 0 1 0 121. Speed. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 222. Postoperative instructions. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 223. Oral hygiene instructions. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 224. Knowledge about instruments. 0 1 2 3
4 50 1 2 3
4 50 1 2 3 4
525. Knowledge about specialty. 0 1 2 3
4 50 1 2 3
4 50 1 2 3 4
526. Clinical efficiency. 0 1 2 3
4 50 1 2 3
4 50 1 2 3 4
5TOTAL MARK
EVALUATED BY:DATE
85
Removable Prosthodontic Evaluation
YEAR SEMESTER CLINIC
HOSPITALCRITERIA MARK MARK MARK
1. Get Pt. Record & X-ray . 0 1 0 1 0 12. Preparing instruments & materials. 0 1
20 1
20 1 2
3. Adjustment of light. 0 1 2
0 1 2
0 1 2
4. Passing & grasping instruments. 0 1 2
0 1 2
0 1 2
5. Speed. 0 1 2
0 1 2
0 1 2
6. Following procedure. 0 1 2
0 1 2
0 1 2
7. Selection of impression material. 0 1 0 1 0 18. Proper proportion of material. 0 1 0 1 0 19. Correct mixing time. 0 1 0 1 0 110. Quality of mix. 0 1
20 1
20 1 2
11. Maintenance of clean field. 0 1 0 1 0 112. Loading of mix. 0 1 0 1 0 113. Caring of Pt. 0 1 0 1 0 114. Disinfecting impression . 0 1 0 1 0 115. Sending impression. 0 1 0 1 0 116. Post operative instructions. 0 1 0 1 0 117. Oral hygiene instruction. 0 1
20 1
20 1 2
18. Communication. 0 1 2
0 1 2
0 1 2
19. Knowledge about instruments. 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 1 2 3 4 5
0 1 2 3 4 5
20. Knowledge about specialty. 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 521. Knowledge about materials. 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 522. Clinical efficiency 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4 5
TOTAL MARKEVALUATED BY:DATE
86
Orthodontic Evaluation
YEAR SEMESTER CLINIC
HOSPITALCRITERIA MARK MARK MARK
1. Get Pt. Record & X-ray . 0 1 0 1 0 12. Preparing instruments & materials. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 23. Adjustment of light. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 24. Passing & grasping instruments. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 25. Sitting properly. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 26. Mixing & loading impression. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 27. Placement of separators. 0 1 0 1 0 18. Removal of separators. 0 1 0 1 0 19. Mixing cement for banding. 0 1 0 1 0 110. Placement of cement inside the band. 0 1 0 1 0 111. Isolation of oral cavity. 0 1 0 1 0 112. Handling acid etching & bond. 0 1 0 1 0 113. Handling of bracket with direct bond. 0 1 0 1 0 114. Handling arch wire & ligature wire. 0 1 0 1 0 115. Use of appropriate instrument for placement
of orthodontic band.0 1 0 1 0 1
16. Grasp and removal of elastic ligature from holder.
0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 2
17. Selection & handling of elastic chain. 0 1 0 1 0 118. Communication with pt. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 219. Speed of work. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 220. Following procedure. 0 1 0 1 0 121. Post operative instructions. 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 422. Oral hygiene instructions. 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 423. Knowledge about specialty. 0 1 2 3 4
50 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4
524. Knowledge about instruments. 0 1 2 3 4
50 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4
525. Clinical efficiency. 0 1 2 3 4
50 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 2 3 4
5TOTAL MARK
EVALUATED BY:DATE
87
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Evaluation YEAR SEMESTER
CLINICHOSPITALCRITERIA MARK MARK MARK
1. Get Pt. Record. 0 1 0 1 0 12. Preparing necessary instruments. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 23. Communications: 4 4 4A. Seating Pt. Properly. 0 1 0 1 0 1B. Explain procedure to the patient. 0 1 0 1 0 1C. Support pt. during procedure. 0 1 0 1 0 1D. Make sure that the pt. is o.k. before leaving
the clinic.0 1 0 1 0 1
4. Selection of needle and L.A 0 1 0 1 0 15 Loading L.A. 0 1 0 1 0 16 Covering L.A. 0 1 0 1 0 17 Selection of proper forceps & elevator 0 1 0 1 0 18 Transferring forceps & elevator. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 29 Adjustment of light. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 210 Keeping pt head steady. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 211 Caring of soft tissue& retraction. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 212 Suction. 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 213 Preparing irrigation. 0 1 0 1 0 114 Preparing sterile gauze. 0 1 0 1 0 115 Opening the blade pack. 0 1 0 1 0 116 Holding the blade properly & safely. 0 1 0 1 0 117 Insertion of blade (according to speed) 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 218 Removal of blade. 0 1 0 1 0 119 Opening suture pack. 0 1 0 1 0 120 Holding & passing suture needle. 0 1 0 1 0 121 Cutting suture. 0 1 0 1 0 122 Removal of suture (where to cut). 0 1 0 1 0 123 Caring of Pt. 0 1 0 1 0 124 Speed 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 225 Post-surgical instructions. 0 1 2 3 4
50 1 2 3 4
50 1 2 3 4
526 Knowledge about instruments. 0 1 2 3 4
50 1 2 3 4
50 1 2 3 4
527 Knowledge about specialty. 0 1 2 3 4
50 1 2 3 4
50 1 2 3 4
528 Clinical efficiency 0 1 2 3 4
50 1 2 3 4
50 1 2 3 4
5TOTAL MARK
EVALUATED BY:DATE
88
Periodontic Evaluation
YEAR SEMESTER CLINIC
HOSPITALCRITERIA MARK MARK MARK
1. Get Pt. Record & X-ray. 0 1 0 1 0 12. Preparing instruments & materials. 0 1
20 1 2 0 1 2
3. Prepare irrigation. 0 1 0 1 0 14. Loading L.A . 0 1 0 1 0 15. Covering L.A . 0 1 0 1 0 16. Sitting properly. 0 1
20 1 2 0 1 2
7. Adjustment of light. 0 1 2
0 1 2 0 1 2
8. Caring of soft tissue& retraction 0 1 2
0 1 2 0 1 2
9. Suction. 0 1 2
0 1 2 0 1 2
10. Speed. 0 1 2
0 1 2 0 1 2
11. Opening the blade. 0 1 0 1 0 112. Holding the blade properly & safely. 0 1 0 1 0 113. Removal of blade. 0 1 0 1 0 114. Opening suture pack. 0 1 0 1 0 115. Holding suture needle. 0 1 0 1 0 116. Passing needle. 0 1 0 1 0 117. Cutting suture. 0 1
20 1 2 0 1 2
18. Removal of suture where to cut. 0 1 2
0 1 2 0 1 2
19. Preparing perio pack. 0 1 0 1 0 120. Mixing and handling of perio pack. 0 1 0 1 0 121. Use & handling Vaseline. 0 1 0 1 0 122. Caring of Pt. 0 1 0 1 0 123. Post surgical instructions. 0 1
20 1 2 0 1 2
24. Instructions of perio pack. 0 1 2
0 1 2 0 1 2
25. Knowledge about instruments. 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 1 2 3 4 5
0 1 2 3 4 5
26. Knowledge about specialty. 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 1 2 3 4 5
0 1 2 3 4 5
27. Clinical efficiency. 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 1 2 3 4 5
0 1 2 3 4 5
TOTAL MARKEVALUATED BY:DATE
89
Infection Control Evaluation
YEAR SEMESTER CLINIC
HOSPITALCRITERIA MARK MARK MARK
1. Proper hair covering. 0 1 0 1 0 12. Avoiding jewelry. 0 1 0 1 0 13. Short nails. 0 1 0 1 0 14. Wearing gown. 0 1 0 1 0 15. Mask. 0 1 0 1 0 16. Protective eye wear. 0 1 0 1 0 17. Gloves. 0 1 0 1 0 18. Placing surfaces barriers. 0 1 0 1 0 19. Maintaining infection control
throughout the procedure.0 1 0 1 0 1
10. Disposal of sharps. 0 1 0 1 0 111. Flushing in to a cup. 0 1 0 1 0 112. Proper waste disposal & removal
of surface barriers.0 1 2 0 1
20 1 2
13. Changing gloves. 0 1 0 1 0 114. Disinfection of contaminated
surfaces.0 1 0 1 0 1
15. Disinfection of contaminated items.
0 1 0 1 0 1
16. Disinfection of contaminated equipments.
0 1 0 1 0 1
17. Hand scrubbing with utility gloves.
0 1 0 1 0 1
18. Drying instruments. 0 1 0 1 0 119. Proper packing . 0 1 0 1 0 120. Proper sealing. 0 1 0 1 0 121. Oiling of handpieces. 0 1 0 1 0 122. Removal of gloves. 0 1 0 1 0 123. Handwashing. 0 1 0 1 0 124. Performing the procedure in the
proper sequence .0 1 2 3 4
50 1 2 3
4 50 1 2 3 4
5TOTAL MARK
EVALUATED BY:DATE
90
Radiology Evaluation Form
91
FP2P1Criteria
Preparing necessary equipment /1ProcedurePreparation / 3
Turning on the machine and adjusting exposure factor /1Selecting the right film size /1
Draping the patient with lead apron /1PatientPreparation /1
Upright with the planes following the right orientation /1
Patient position /1
Correct orientation of the dot /1Film position/4
Correct exposure side /1
Centralized over the desired tooth /1
Adequate space both apically and incisally /1
Point of entry ( no cone cut) /1Correct tube position /3
Horizontal angulation /1
Vertical angulation /1
Checking and stirring solution (changing if required) /0.5
Correct processing procedure/5
Correct opening and handling of the film /0.5Correct time in the developer/1
Washing of the film in water /0.5
Correct time in the fixer /1
Washing and drying /0.5 Following the right sequence /1
Resulting x-ray being of good diagnostic qualityDiagnostic quality /1 Washing and disinfecting of the film /1Infection control/5
Following an aseptic technique /4
Communication with the patient throughout the procedure
Communication/1
Performing the procedure in a fast confident waySpeed /1
Total / 25