DENT 3743: Clinical Practice 3
Effective date
September 2018
Department
Dental Assisting
Description
This final clinical course builds upon acquired skills and knowledge from Clinical Practice 1 and Clinical Practice 2. Clinical Practice 3 provides an opportunity for the student to integrate previous and new theory with independent clinical practice in the dental clinic, laboratory settings and during a dental office practicum. This course focuses on the independent clinical role of the Certified Dental Assistant. Competencies are met through simulated manikin (SIM) peer (PR) and patient care (PC) practice.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
All Term 1 and Term 2 courses.
Corequisites
All Term 3 courses DENT 3740, DENT 3741, DENT 3742, DENT 3745.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Maintain competence in the performance of Term 1 and Term 2 clinical skills.
- Practice as a professional. (SIM/PR/PC)
- Integrate knowledge/ problem-solve.(SIM/PR/PC)
- Maintain infection control.(SIM/PR/PC)
- Maintain safety.(SIM/PR/PC)
- Polish clinical crowns. (PR/PC)
- Apply topical fluoride.(PR/PC)
- Apply desensitizing agents. (PR/PC)
- Apply fissure sealants. (SIM/PR/PC)
- Fabricate custom trays and mouthguards. (SIM/PR)
- Test pulp vitality. (SIM)
- Remove retraction cord, sutures and periodontal dressings (SIM)
- Participate in dental practice practicum.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 225
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 96
Total Hours: 321
Instructional Strategies
Small group clinical demonstrations and instructor guided feedback practise sessions in a simulated environment (SIM), peer practice (PR) and patient care (PC).
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S = satisfactory completion of all course components
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Clinical Examination
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Satisfactory completion as per rubrics - clinical skills (operator)
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Clinical Examination
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Satisfactory completion as per rubrics - lab
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Participation
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Mandatory attendance (clinic) as per departmental requirements (85%)
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Practicum
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Satisfactory completion as per rubrics - practicum
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Participation
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Mandatory attendance as per departmental requirements (100%)
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Course topics
- Extrinsic Stain Removal
- Topical Fluoride Techniques
- Desensitizing Agents
- Fissure Sealants
- Custom Trays
- Mouth Guards
- Periodontal Dressing
- Sutures
- Pulp Vitality
- Retraction Cord
- Practicum
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.