Dental Auxiliary Utilization IA

Catalog description

DAU (Dental Auxiliary Utilization) is an interdisciplinary clinical course designed for MOHS students who have earned dental degrees in countries outside of the United States and who are enhancing academic and clinical skills in order to become familiar with US dentistry in clinical practice through participation and observation as a trained dental assistant in a multi-specialty practice setting at the University of Pennsylvania Family Dental Practice and selected post-graduate specialty clinics. MOHS students will learn the role of a trained dental assistant, as well as the roles of every auxiliary member of the dental care team: assistant, hygienist, EFDA assistant, front desk, billing office, etc. through lecture and then through completion of assigned rotations in the Family Practice and selected clinics. Coursework will include learning fundamentals of obtaining standard radiology views as identified by the Dental Assistant National Boards (DANB) and preparation for the exam and licensure. In addition, topics such as ergonomics, infection control, team building, materials management, and record keeping among others will be explored in the lecture series. Through hands-on assisting practicing dentists and dental residents, MOHS DAU students will learn US norms of dental practice care including patient communication and management, dental team roles and responsibilities, operatory management, infection control, commonly utilized dental materials management, standard radiology technique, and records management among others. Each MOHS student is required to attend all lectures where these topics will be introduced and explored, and prior to the first clinical rotation each student will be required to pass a written assignment to assess and document their understanding of the topics explored in lectures. Students are also required to comply with all Penn Dental and…