Coronal Polishing for the Dental Assistant

Combination Webinar Lecture and hands-on clinic session

July 14, 2020 - August 1, 2020

Master Coronal Polishing

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

• (TWO) 2 hours of Interactive webinars, plus....
• 4 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 will be delivered in the following format:

• Webinar SESSION 1: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• Webinar SESSION 2: Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• HANDS-ON SESSION: Saturday, Aug. 1, at 8am - 12 noon at UT Health School of Dentistry

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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.

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Presenter(s)

Disclosure

It is the policy of the UT Health San Antonio Office of Continuing Dental Education to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. All participating speakers, course directors, and planning committee members are required to disclose to the program audience any financial relationships related to the subject matter of this program. Relationships of spouse/partner with proprietary entities producing health care goods or services should be disclosed if they are of a nature that may influence the objectivity of the individual in a position to control the content of the CDE activity. Disclosure information is reviewed in advance in order to manage and resolve any possible conflicts of interest. Specific disclosure information for each speaker, course director, and planning committee member will be shared with the audience prior to the speaker’s presentation.

Continuing Dental Education Staff members have nothing to disclose.



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Time

Check-in: 7:30 AM
Program time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM hands-on

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Location

UT Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry

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Tuition

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Credit

Hours: 8

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