Coronal Polishing Certificate (CY71)

The Coronal Polishing technical certificate of credit prepares graduates to perform the coronal polishing procedure as prescribed by Georgia Board of Dentistry. This procedure is limited to pediatric patients up to age twelve. Additional topics will include principles of coronal polishing including, but not limited to: armamentarium; proper clinician positioning and ergonomics, preferred polishing technique using a stable fulcrum, abrasive polishing agents commonly used in coronal polishing using a slow speed handpiece, indications for professionally applied topical fluoride agents for caries prevention and fluoride delivery methods.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may be employed as chairside assistants in general dentistry and pediatric dentistry. Other career opportunities include infection control coordinators and dental hygiene assistants.

Credit Required for Completion: Minimum of 14 credit hours

Curriculum

Occupational Courses

 

DENA 1030	Preventive Dentistry	1
DENA 1340	Dental Assisting I: General Chairside	6
DENA 1350	Dental Assisting II: Dental Specialties and EDDA Skills	7