DENTAL ASSI STING DOMAIN DESCR I PTION • Effec ti ve J anua ry 2017 © National Dental Assisting Examining Board 9 5.10 PERIODONTIC PROCEDURES 5.10.1 State indications and contra-indications for periodontic procedures 5.10.2 Describe periodontal screening and recording 5.10.3 Prepare equipment and supplies and assist with periodontic procedures 5.10.4 Describe complications which may arise from periodontic procedures and their treatment 5.10.5 Provide verbal/written, pre-operative, operative, post-operative and home care information/instructions 5.11 PROSTHODONTIC PROCEDURES 5.11.1 Differentiate between fixed and removable prostheses 5.11.2 State indications and contra-indications for fixed and removable prostheses 5.11.3 Prepare equipment and supplies and assist with prosthodontic procedures 5.11.4 Describe the dental assistant’s role in coordinating the preparation, packaging, delivery and reception of lab cases 5.11.5 Describe complications which may arise from prosthodontic procedures and their treatment 5.11.6 Provide verbal/written, pre-operative, operative, post-operative and home care information/instructions 5.12ORTHODONTIC PROCEDURES 5.12.1 Describe and classify occlusion and malocclusion according to Angle’s Classification 5.12.2 Use terminology associated with malaligned teeth and arches 5.12.3 Identify and describe factors affecting occlusion 5.12.4 Differentiate between fixed and removable orthodontic appliances 5.12.5 State indications and contra-indications for orthodontic treatment 5.12.6 Prepare equipment and supplies and assist with orthodontic procedures 5.12.7 Describe the dental assistant’s role in written and verbal communication with the dental lab 5.12.8 Coordinate the preparation, packaging, delivery and reception of lab cases 5.12.9 Describe complications which may arise from orthodontic procedures and their treatment 5.12.10 Provide verbal/written, pre-operative, operative, post-operative and home care information/instructions 6. PRACTICE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES (5-10% of 200 item exam) 6.1 Manage and maintain filing, recall and inventory systems in both paper-based and electronic systems 6.2 Manage patient appointments, referrals and consultations 6.3 Manage and maintain financial records in both paper-based and electronic systems 7. LABORATORY PROCEDURES (5-10% of 200 item exam) 7.1 Process impressions, trim and finish models 7.2 Fabricate appliances and trays 7.3 Maintain supplies and instruments, operate equipment and manipulate materials following protocols for safety and asepsis
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