Placement and Removal of Gingival Retraction

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 Pre-instructional competency assessment: all participants must complete a preliminary written assessment at 75% Minimum number of total hours: Didactic hours: 2 Lab hours: 1 minimum of 3 experiences which may be office, laboratory, or combination Minimum number of patient experiences: Clinical/Patient: 5 patient experiences in the dental office under observational supervision Post-instructional competency assessment: Written assessment – 75% competency required Clinical assessment – all prescribed criteria must be met Continuing Education Units: 4 (2 didactic, 1 laboratory, and 1 clinical)