Coronal Polish

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 This course is designed to meet the standards of the California Dental Board, for the instruction and application in coronal polishing.  Provider number CP148.  This includes 12 hours of didactic, laboratory, and clinical application of coronal polishing. This combination class, is generally offered on Saturdays, and is on a limited space basis. 

Prerequisites: BLS Certification AHA or ARC, 8-hour Infection Control Certification,  Dental Practice Act Certification, and Radiation Safety Certification.

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Must provide a copy of current CPR BLS certification (AHA or ARC), 8-hour Infection Control Certification, Dental Practice Act Certification.
• Please call before you register for this course
• Student must have knowledge of the dentition. (jaws, teeth, universal numbering system)
• Students are asked to wear scrubs and not wear open-toed footwear.

 COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 

• Complete all precourse work prior to the start of the course.
• Perform and complete four (4) coronal polishes on a manikin.
• Must pass a written exam (above 70%) prior to coronal polishes on human patients.
• Perform a coronal polish to three (3) human patients
• Each clinical patient shall possess a minimum of 25 natural teeth with no braces.
• Must complete all the necessary forms and turn in all required documentation before granted completion certificate.

Again, please call before you register for this course and please note we do not provide the patients. You are responsible to provide your own patients.

PATIENT REQUIRMENTS:

Must be at least 18 years or older. 

Patient may be under the age of 18 provided a parent or guardian provides consent and documents consistent with the course.

Patient must be in good medical and oral health (a medical history form will be completed prior to treatment).

All course requirements for didactic, lab, and clinical instruction, including the requirements for human patients are consistent with the California Dental Board regulations and must be fulfilled in order to achieve a completion certificate.