OHSU

Pit & Fissure Sealants

on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 with Mary Ann Haisch, RDH


An Expanded Function Course for Hygienists & Expanded Function Dental Assistants

(Limited to 28 Participants)

 

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, and 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.

The course  meets the requirements of the Oregon Board of Dentistry 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
  • Two mouth mirrors
  • 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.


When    :  Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Time    :  2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Credit    :  6 hours
Course    :  #DHPF100610
Early Tuition Fees:  Until 9/19/10 - $120 per person
Tuition    :  After  9/19/10 - $140 per person
Location:  OHSU School of Dentistry

 

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.