The CADA Program
Coronal Polishing Course
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Coronal polishing is an additional certification offered to make one more desirable in today’s job market. Coronal polishing is a technique which removes plaque and stains from the coronal surfaces of teeth. We will discuss the objectives, instrument selection, fluoride placement, and instrument sterilization of coronal polishing.
LOCATION
Cumberland Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Smyrna
1540 Rock Springs Rd
Smyrna, TN 37167
COST
$250 for the 2-day course.
HOURS
Total hours for the course are 14 hours (8 online, 1-2 didactic/demonstration, 5-8 clinical). Day one is online for 8 hours (must complete one week prior to day two) and day two will be 6-10 hours.
EXAMS AND GRADING
Each student will be required to pass an online exam and a clinical exam. A passing grade of 75% must be achieved on both exams.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Pronounce, define, and spell key terms
- Discuss coronal polishing
- Prophylaxis VS Coronal polishing
- Indications and contraindications
- Principle of selective polishing
- Types of stains
- Extrinsic
- Intrinsic
- Methods to remove
- Instrumentation needed for coronal polishing
- Polishing agents
- Steps of coronal polishing
- Safety and precautions
- Correct sequence
- Flossing after polishing
- Evaluation of polishing