Taking Final Impressions

ID : 58208   
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The instructional unit for this expanded function provides the participant with the basic knowledge, principles, and preparation to reproduce soft and hard oral tissues for a final impression.
Instructional Objective: After this instructional unit, the participant will be able to:
1. Identify the minimal anatomical detail required for the fabrication of the prosthetic device.
2. Describe the function and characteristics of various impression types.
3. Recognize factors that will alter the impression properties and clinical performance.
4. Complete the procedural steps to obtain a clinically acceptable final impression.
5. Perform a preliminary assessment of the impression prior to submission to the dentist for final evaluation.

Minimum number of total hours: Didactic hours: 3 Lab Hours: No state requirements: as needed by dental office Minimum number of patient experiences:(crown prep, edentulous, and dentulous impressions) Clinical/Patient: 6 patient experiences MINIMUM in the dental office under observational supervision

Continuing Education Units: 5 (3 didactic and 2 clinical)
 

Class Details

0 Session(s)

Location
NA - Online

Instructor
- Staff 

CEUs : 0.5

Start Date:upon registration

 

Notice

Please read:  Participants must comply with 1 (one) of the following: a. Hold an active dental hygiene license in Iowa; or b. Hold an active dental assistant registration, and comply with at least one of the following: (1) Be a graduate of an accredited school; or (2) Be currently certified by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB); or (3) Have at least three months of clinical practice as a registered dental assistant; or (4) Have at least three months of clinical practice as a dental assistant in a state that does not require registration. This course must be completed within 6 months of registration. Valid email required. Please allow for up to 24 hours for an online course invite to be sent to your email. Contact the Health Coordinator with questions at 319-277-2490 or health@hawkeyecollege.edu.

Tuition 

$89.00


Registration Closes On
Monday, June 30, 2025 @ 11:59 PM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
N/A - Online - Staff