Course Content and Outcomes Guides (CCOG)

CCOG for DA 181 Spring 2025


Course Number:
DA 181
Course Title:
Expanded Functions
Credit Hours:
1
Lecture Hours:
10
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Introduces concepts for Expanded Functions Dental Assisting (EFDA) certification as allowed by the Oregon Dental Practice Act, and Expanded Functions Orthodontic Dental Assistant (EFODA). Focuses on the rationale and procedures for coronal polishing, amalgam and composite finishing/polishing, fluoride application, retraction cord placement, pit and fissure sealant placement, and orthodontic specialty procedures. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Dental Assisting program. Prerequisites/concurrent: Corequisites: DA 182.

Addendum to Course Description

In addition, this course provides information for delivery whitening trays with postoperative instruction and final chairside adjustments.  Includes and introduction to the intraoral camera and the Iso-light evacuation system.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon successful completion of the course students should be able to:

  1. Discuss the expanded functions delegated to dental assistants with EFDA nad EFODA certifications.

  2. Identify the rationale, materials needed, and procedural steps for coronal polishing.

  3. Identify proper protocols and instruments used in amalgam and composite finishing and polishing.

  4. Recognize the materials and procedural steps for fluoride application.

  5. Identify proper protocols and instruments used in placement of retraction cord.

  6. Identify the indications and contraindications for sealant placement, as well as the procedural steps for application.

  7. Recognize various orthodontic instruments, treatment protocols, and procedures.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

  • Couse assignments

  • Quizzes

  • Final examination

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

Themes:

  • Dental Assisting Clinical Duties

  • Professionalism

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Legal & Ethical Standards

Concepts:

  • Division 42 of the Oregon Practice Act

  • Armamentarium

  • Documentation

  • Fulcrum

  • Tooth surfaces

  • Indirect vision

  • Ergonomic positioning

  • Indications and contraindications for dental sealants

  • Procedural steps for dental sealants

  • Post-operative instruction for dental sealants

  • Orthodontic office personnel work duties

  • Orthodontic instruments

  • Indications and contraindications for orthodontic treatment

  • Orthodontic diagnosing, treatment and sequencing

  • Palmer notation

  • Bite registration

  • Separators

  • Bracket, band and wire placement

  • Orthodontic ligatures

  • Fitting and cementation and removal of bands

  • Elastics

  • Orthodontic Oral Hygiene Instructions (OHI)

  • Orthodontic appliances

Issues:

  • Time management 

  • Organization

  • Self-Direction

  • Safety