June
20, 2008
Lecture Course/Examination
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
Required Dental Assistant’s
Registration
Course
and Examination
MONA L. THIBADEAU,
R.D.A., C.D.A., B.A.
DIANA MEJIA, R.D.A., |
OVERVIEW
As of September 1, 2006 the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners is
requiring that Dental Assistants attend a course to prepare them to
pass an examination. The examination will cover the three main topics
of Jurisprudence, Infection Control, and Radiology, which will be offered
at the end of the presentation. This course is intended to provide
sufficient information to permit dental assistants to gain knowledge
and understanding of the critical concepts associated with each of
these areas of registration in order to facilitate success at the time
of examination.
OBJECTIVES
Jurisprudence:
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Purpose of the Texas Dental Practice Act
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State Board Rules
•
Purpose and structure of the State Board of Dental Examiners
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Provisions for licensure
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Regulations for Dental Auxiliaries
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Professional Conduct
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Minimum Standard of Care
Infection Control
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CDC Infection Control Guidelines
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Infection Control Rules of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
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Hand hygiene
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Alcohol based hand rubs
•
Sterilization techniques
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Sterilization vs. disinfection
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Spore testing
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Instrument processing
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Instrument wrapping
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Surface disinfection
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Medical waste
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Dental unit waterline disinfection
Radiology
•
Radiographic principles and theory
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Normal Anatomy
•
Technique and processing error recognition for intraoral and panoramic
radiographs
•
Radiation biology
•
Protection
•
Risk assessment
•
Aseptic techniques for dental radiology
•
Quality assurance principles and procures
COURSE DIRECTOR
MONA L. THIBADEAU, RDA, CDA, BA, is a Dental Instructor at San Antonio
College of Medical and Dental Assistants in San Antonio, Texas.
PRESENTER
Diana Mejia, R.D.A., is the Dental Department Chair for San Antonio
College of Medical and Dental Assistants in McAllen, Texas.
TIME
Check-in & Breakfast: D.S. Cafeteria, 8:00 AM
Program: Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
LOCATION
The University of Texas Health Science Center
at San Antonio, Dental School
TUITION
Individual: $229.50
Individual: $229.50 - 20% = $184.00
Individual: $229.50 - 15% = $195.00
CREDIT (Course Code: 124504A)
AGD Code: 551/555/731/148 Hours: 8
Two Step Savings
Register before April 22, 2008 to receive a 20% discount.
Register before May 22, 2008 to receive a 15% discount. |
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