Coronal Polishing
CY71
The Coronal Polishing technical certificate of credit prepares graduates to perform the coronal polishing procedure as prescribed by Georgia Board of Dentistry. This procedure is limited to pediatric patients up to age twelve. Additional topics will include principles of coronal polishing including, but not limited to: armamentarium; proper clinician positioning and ergonomics, preferred polishing technique using a stable fulcrum, abrasive polishing agents commonly used in coronal polishing using a slow speed handpiece, indications for professionally applied topical fluoride agents for caries prevention and fluoride delivery methods.
Program Length: A full-time student who has registered for classes in the Advanced Dental Assisting Certificate is also enrolled in the Coronal Polishing Certificate and can complete the Coronal Polishing Certificate in the same semester as the Advanced Dental Assisting Certificate.
Admission Requirements: Students must meet all admission requirements of the college, have reached the age of 18 by the start of clinicals, and have obtained a Basic Dental Assisting Certificate.
Certificate Requirements
Requirements List
| DENA 1030 | Preventive Dentistry | 1 |
| DENA 1340 | Dental Assisting I: General Chairside | 6 |
| DENA 1350 | Dental Assisting II: Dental Specialties and EFDA Skills | 7 |
Total Credit Hours: 14