© 1998 – 2025 National Dental Assisting Examining Board 31 5.10.2. Describe the components of a periodontal examination and the recording/charting of each component 5.10.3. Describe signs and/or symptoms of healthy gingiva, gingivitis and periodontitis 5.10.4. Prepare equipment and supplies and assist with indicated periodontal procedures 5.10.5. Describe treatment/management of complications or conditions which may arise from periodontal procedures 5.10.6. 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. Describe diagnostic information and records required to plan for fixed or removable prostheses 5.11.3. State indications and contra-indications for fixed and removable prostheses 5.11.4. Prepare equipment and supplies and assist with indicated prosthodontic procedures 5.11.5. Prepare or fabricate trays for final impressions 5.11.6. Describe computer-generated prostheses/restorations and their associated procedures 5.11.7. Describe the dental assistant’s role in the preparation, packaging, digital information transfer, delivery and reception of prosthodontic cases 5.11.8. Describe treatment/management of complications or conditions that may arise from prosthodontic procedures 5.11.9. Provide verbal/written, pre-operative, operative, post-operative and home care information/instructions 5.12. ORTHODONTIC 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 intervention 5.12.6. Prepare equipment and supplies and assist with indicated orthodontic procedures 5.12.7. Describe records required for case presentation and for informed consent for treatment 5.12.8. Describe clear aligner orthodontic treatment including procedural steps 5.12.9. Describe the dental assistant’s role in written and verbal communication with the dental laboratory or appliance manufacturer 5.12.10. Coordinate the preparation, packaging, digital information transfer, delivery and reception of orthodontic cases
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