Pit & Fissure Sealants
with Mary Ann Haisch, RDH
An Expanded Function Course for Hygienists & Expanded Function Dental Assistants
(LIMITED TO 28 PARTICIPANTS)
Course Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Course Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Course Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
This dental sealant course is designed to assure clinical competence in the use of pit and fissure sealants. Participants will receive approximately six hours of instruction, consisting of lecture, laboratory, and clinic. The laboratory portion of the course will require participants to place acceptable sealants prior to the clinical experience. To successfully complete the course, participants must perform satisfactorily on a written examination, plus demonstrate clinical competence in the placement of pit and fissure sealants.
Participants are asked to provide a patient for the clinical portion of the course. This patient (over the age of 7) must have two surfaces (virgin molars) in need of sealants as prescribed by a licensed dentist. An information packet including the prescription form will be sent to each participant prior to the course.
for certification in pit and fissure sealants.
Assistants must send in proof of EFDA certification with registration.
Participants will need to bring:
Two extracted posterior teeth with uncut and unfilled surfaces (do not autoclave)
• A patient that meets the criteria
• Two shepherd’s crook explorers
• One mouth mirror
• Two cotton pliers
• Tooth brush and safety glasses for patient
• Patient bib clips
• Isolation device
• Curing light - if available
• Clinic attire (lab coat or gown)
• Sealant material from your office (required)
• Safety glasses (for you & patient)
NOTE: One set of instruments must be sterile. The other set is for lab practice. Participants will be working in pairs.
Course Dates & Times:
Wednesday - January 18, 2012 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday - March 28, 2012 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday - May 23, 2012 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Credit : 6 hours
Tuition : $140 per person
*Early Tuition Fees: $120 per person
Location: OHSU School of Dentistry
*Early tuition fees applied when registering one month prior to course.
Speaker: Mary Ann Haisch, RDH, MPA graduated from Clark College in 1970 and from Portland State University in 1980 with a BS in Health Education. She received her Masters of Administration from Portland State University in 1993. Since 1981, Ms. Haisch has been coordinator of the Limited Restorative Procedures class at OHSU School of Dentistry.
