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Coronal Polishing for the Dental Assistant

Combination Webinar Lecture and hands-on clinic session

May 31, 2022 - June 11, 2022

Master Coronal Polishing

This program will provide a total of 8 hours of instruction and application of coronal polishing.

The lecture will be provided in:

  • (TWO) 2 1/2 hours of Interactive webinars, plus....
  • 3 hours of hands-on or clinical information will be provided in our clinic on patient simulators.
  • (This is intended to provide this educational program in a safe environment without patient participation.)

    “Coronal polishing” pertains to the removal of plaque and extrinsic stain from exposed natural and restored tooth surfaces using an appropriate rotary instrument with rubber cup or brush and polishing agent.

    With this course you will get a two series webinar full of the most up to date information regarding coronal polishing, and how to improve your contribution to your dental practice. In addition to that you will have the opportunity to review, apply your skills, and master appropriate techniques prior to returning to your practice."

    COURSE SCHEDULE: to be delivered in the following format:

  • Webinar SESSION 1: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Webinar SESSION 2: Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • HANDS-ON SESSION: Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 9am - 12 noon at UT Health School of Dentistry
  • 8210 Floyd Curl Dr. San Antonio, TX 78229


    Objectives

    Course of instruction will include:

  • Dental Anatomy and Head and Neck anatomy (as it relates to this topic)
  • Medical emergencies in the dental office
  • Case selection for coronal polishing
  • Ergonomics, patient positioning, “best practices”
  • Infection control procedures
  • Technique and proper use of dental equipment
  • Legal aspects of Coronal Polishing


  • The instructional lectures will be provided on 2 evenings and will allow questions and answers to the various topics. The hands-on portion of the course will allow the participant the opportunity to learn and develop appropriate techniques in coronal polishing. We will also discuss and various pieces of dental equipment, dental instruments and dental materials.

    The webinar will be provided on a platform that can be viewed on either a desktop or laptop computer as well as a tablet.

    This will be a “live and interactive” Webinar - Q&A and chat will be available.


    Presenter(s)

    • Beatriz M. Hicks, M.A., R.D.H.
      • HicksB206Beatriz Madrid Hicks, M.A., R.D.H., is an Associate Professor, Clinical in the Department of Periodontics, Dental Hygiene Division, and an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Medicine at the UT Health Science Center. She is a Registered Dental Hygienist and has a Master of Arts in Higher Education from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She has been teaching over the last 30 years and has extensive experience working in the areas of geriatrics, dental emergency management, and pediatrics. Her extensive experience in pediatrics has allowed her to work with the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, Head Start and Miles for Smiles sealant programs. Over the past 10 years she has taught courses in Sealants and Coronal Polishing to dental assistants throughout the city and within the state. She looks forward to sharing her knowledge with participants in hopes that they will provide ethical and safe dental care to their patients.
    • Melanie V Taverna, MSDH, RDH
      • Assistant Professor/Clinical Faculty Director of Online Dental Hygiene Graduate Programs/Asst. Director of South Texas Oral Health Network Co-Director South Texas Oral Health Network (SToHN)

    Time

    Check-in: 30 minutes before course starts
    Program time: Check COURSE SCHEDULE above


    Location

    Virtual / In-Person


    Tuition

    (Tuition includes lab, clinical, handouts, and study material)


    Credit

    Hours: 8

    EMAIL NOTIFICATION

    On the week of the course, you will receive an email with a weblink to this virtual webinar. This same email will also provide a link to the course handout. Download this PDF document to your device. Remember to look for this email notice on the email address you provided us when creating your UT Health San Antonio CDE account. Check your email account’s Inbox and Junk/Spam folders.

    IMPORTANT MESSAGE

    Many attendees who take our Coronal Polishing course regret not signing up for Pit and Fissure Sealants. Expand your knowledge and learn these two techniques in only TWO WEEKS. Plus, you will obtain TWO CE Certificates on Saturday, June 11th.
    Click here to learn more about The Application of Pit & Fissure Sealants for Dental Assistants.

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    • For help or questions about this program, you can contact us at:
    • Phone: (210) 567-3177
      Email: smile@uthscsa.edu

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