2.29 Coronal Polishing
Protocol: The student will perform a coronal polish.
Criteria:
| Student completed procedure protocol accurately | Successful (S) |
| Student did not complete procedure protocol accurately | Unsuccessful (U) |
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Procedure Protocol |
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Armamentarium assembled |
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Position the dental equipment to facilitate treatment and ergonomics |
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Performed disclosing and determined needs |
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Selected appropriate supplies for patient |
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Maintained ergonomic operator position |
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Maintained adequate retraction and fulcrum for each quadrant |
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Used the polishing cup and paste with the proper movements in all quadrants |
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Used the bristle brush and paste as needed |
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Controlled hand piece speed and pressure throughout procedure |
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Flossed the paste between the patient’s teeth to remove interproximal stain |
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Rinsed the patient’s mouth |
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Evaluated the coronal polish and repeated parts as necessary |
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Flossed at end of the procedure |
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Completed the procedure in less than 30 minutes |
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Documented procedure in patient record |
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Safety measures followed |
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Infection control protocols followed |
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Demonstrates professionalism and appropriate communication skills |
