Limited to 6 students only.
This course will provide current Hygienists and Expanded Function Dental Assistants the knowledge and skills to place and contour amalgam and composite restorative fillings. Following successful completion of the course plus the clinical board exam, candidates will qualify for the Restorative Function credential in the state of Oregon.
Objectives:
- Demonstrate understanding of the criteria for placement of a successful restorative filling; and
- Manipulate and place restorative materials in both anterior and posterior teeth considering esthetics, contours and strength.
Important Information:
Registration is until March 24, 2025
- (REQUIRED) Submit the following on or before March 24, 2025: Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certification (EFDA) and current CPR, OR Dental Hygiene License and current CPR. - send to torvikk@lanecc.edu
- All supplies and instruments provided for use during course, including typodont. We will accept the first 6 students with complete application and payment.
- Students will provide their own clinical patients, but the cost of the patients' fillings are included in the course tuition fee.
Board Exam: Board expenses are not included in the $5200.00 course fee. Cost of the board exam is $445.00 plus a site fee which is determined by the site (average site fee is approximately $100.00).
Schedule:
March 31, 2025 - Monday: Orientation (Mandatory)
Course Start: March 31 - April 11, 2025 (Didactic - Online lecture must be completed by April 11)
- Instructor: Kym Peterson
- Total Hours: 18 hours
- Time: Work independently; must be completed by April 11 (Friday) to start preclinical participation on April 12
Preclinical (learning on typodonts):
April 12-13, April 19-20, April 26-27, May 3-4, May 10-11
(Saturday and Sunday)
- Instructor: LaKrisha Bloom
- Time: 8:00am-3:00pm (with lunch break)
- Venue: Lane Community College (Bldg. 32, Room 331)
- Total Hours: 60 hours (Includes 12 hours didactic in person lectures)
- 34 hrs. mandatory + 26 hrs. optional = 60 total
- The preclinical has a total of 60 hours with a required minimum of 34 hours (more information on the required hours for the preclinical will be provided during orientation)
Clinicals (working on patients):
May 17-18 and May 31-June 1 (Saturday and Sunday)
- Instructor: LaKrisha Bloom
- Time: 8:00am-5:00pm (with lunch break)
- Venue: Lane Dental Clinic (2460 Willamette St.)
- Total Hours: 24 hours
- Students will participate as operators for 3 days and assist other students on the 4th day. Students will place composite and amalgam fillings to restore a minimum of 15 surfaces (details to be provided at orientation)
For inquiries and more information, contact LaKrisha Bloom - blooml@lanecc.edu
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