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This course will provide dental assistants with the proper educational requirements as stated in Illinois law for coronal polishing which includes didactic study in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and dental emergencies followed by a written exam. Included in the course will be concept and experiences in (1) ethics and jurisprudence, (2) plaque and material alba, (3) intrinsic and extrinsic stain, (4) abrasive agents, (5) use of a slow speed hand-piece, prophy cup and occlusal polishing brush,  (6) theory of selective polishing, and (7) infection control. 

The clinical instruction on coronal polishing will include work performed on a classmate. In addition, each participant must follow the OSHA guidelines for infection control and use of clinical Personal Protective Equipment (i.e. gloves, mask, eye-wear, and clinic gown).


COURSE SCHEDULE

Upcoming classes:
November 18, 2018
December 16, 2018


Location: Apple Dental Care, 2062 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago IL 60647, T. (773) 384-3500, Fax (773) 384-3963.
Register 8 days in advance and receive an additional discount.
Class size is limited and registration will be taken on first-come, first-served basis.


                                                                Register by 11/11/2018                                      Register after 11/11/2018
Coronal Polishing, (valid in IL)                             $300                                                                       $350
Sealant Application, (valid in IL)                           $300                                                                       $350
Both                                                                         $450                                                                       $499


DAY SCHEDULE
Registration                                                                    8:00 am – 8:30 am [coffee and pastries will be provided]
Lecture                                                                           8:30 am – 9:3
0 am
Break                                                                              9:30 am - 9:40 am
Lecture                                                                           9:40 am - 10:35 am
Break                                                                             10:35 am - 10:50 am
Lecture                                                                           10:50 am - 12:00 pm
Break/Lunch                                                                  12:00 pm – 12:45 pm 
[lunch will be provided - please note if vegetarian or any food allergies]
Written Exam                                                                12:45 pm – 1:15 pm  
Exam review                                                                  1:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Coronal Polishing and Sealant Clinical Portion             1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Sealants                                                                         4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Certificates                                                                     4:45 pm - 5:00 pm
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WITHDRAWAL and REFUND POLICY

Please read over the eligibility and requirements before making your payment. Space is limited so early registration is recommended. A handling fee, 25% of the total cost, will be charged when cancellations are made with more than one week prior to the seminar; 50% of the total cost, will be charged when cancellations are made less than one week prior to the seminar. No-shows are responsible for the entire amount.
Apple Dental Care reserves the right to cancel the course with a full refund due to insufficient enrollment.


ELIGIBILITY and REQUIREMENTS

1. Candidate must be 18 years old or older.
2. Candidate must be a graduate of a Dental Assisting Program or have one thousand (1000) or more hours of dental assisting experience. 
3. Completed application and payment of the course.
4. Each participant must follow the OSHA guidelines for infection control, must
 wear scrubs and bring their own safety glasses for the clinical portion. 
5. Each participant must agree to act as a patient for coronal polishing.
6. Upon completion of the course, participants must perform clinical competency on a minimum of six (6) patients under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist or dental hygienist.
 

DENTAL SEALANTS

The course provides participants the opportunity to establish didactic, laboratory and clinic competency in dental sealants. This course will provide dental assistants with the proper education requirements as stated in Illinois law for application of dental sealants, including didactic study in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and dental emergencies, followed by a dental exam. This course will also include two house of clinical experience.

Each participant must follow the OSHA guidelines for infection control and use of clinical Personal Protective equipment (i.e., gloves, mask, eyewear, and clinic gown). Students can take this course in conjunction with coronal polishing for a discount price. Register before the fifteen of the previous month of the course to receive an additional discount.
COURSE SCHEDULE

Upcoming classes:

July 22, 2018
August 26, 2018
September 23, 2018
October 21, 2018
November 18, 2018
December 16, 2018


Location: Apple Dental Care, 2062 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago IL 60647, T. (773) 384-3500, Fax (773) 384-3963.
Register 8 days in advance and receive an additional discount.
Class size is limited and registration will be taken on first-come, first-served basis.


                                                                Register by 07/15/2018                                        Register after 07/15/2018
Sealant Application, (valid in IL)                           $300                                                                       $350


DAY SCHEDULE
Registration                                                                    8:00 am – 8:30 am [coffee and pastries will be provided]
Lecture                                                                           8:30 am – 9:3
0 am
Break                                                                              9:30 am - 9:40 am
Lecture                                                                           9:40 am - 10:35 am
Break                                                                             10:35 am - 10:50 am
Lecture                                                                           10:50 am - 12:00 pm

Written Exam                                                                 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Break / Lunch                                                                12:30 pm – 1:15 pm  [lunch will be provided - please note if vegetarian or any food allergies]
Exam review                                                                  1:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Coronal Polishing and Sealant Clinical Portion             1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Sealants                                                                         4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Certificates                                                                     4:45 pm - 5:00 pm



WITHDRAWAL and REFUND POLICY

Please read over the eligibility and requirements before making your payment. Apple Dental Care reserves the right to cancel the course with a full refund due to insufficient enrollment. A handling fee, 25% of the total cost, will be charged when cancellations are made at least one week prior to the seminar; 50% of the total cost, will be charged when cancellations are made less than one week prior to the seminar. No-shows are responsible for the entire amount.

ELIGIBILITY and REQUIREMENTS

1. Candidate must be 18 years old or older.
2. Candidate must be a graduate of a Dental Assisting Program or have one (1) or more years of dental assisting experience. 
3. Completed application and payment of the course.
4. Candidates must wear scrubs and bring their own safety glasses for the clinical portion of the course. 
5. Each participant must agree to act as a patient for coronal polishing.
6. Upon completion of the course, participants must submit a signed form demonstrating clinical competency on a minimum of six (6) sealants under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist or dental hygienist 
before the candidate is qualified to perform sealants in the State of Illinois.

registration

Please register in the Coronal Polishing page.

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