DEA 820 - RDA Expanded Functions II

Credit(s) 1.00
Lecture Hours: 0.50
Lab Hours: 1.00
This course provides theoretical concepts and skills to expand the dental assistant’s scope of practice to include application of cavity liners, desensitizing agents, bonding systems, placement and removal of dry socket medication, placement of periodontal dressing, and testing pulp vitality.

Prerequisite(s): Certified by the Dental Assistant National Board or possess two years documented clinical Iowa registered dental assisting experience and complete a written assessment at 75% competency.
SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Apply cavity liners and bases, desensitizing agents, and bonding systems
Place and remove dry socket medication
Place periodontal dressings
Perform pulp vitality test