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Course Overview
Cost: $325
The Coronal Polishing course provides students with the knowledge and hands-on training needed to properly perform coronal polishing procedures. The 12-hour course combines lecture, mannequin practice, a written exam, and clinical training with patients.
This course requires a valid CPR card through the American Heart Association BLS or Red Cross BLS. Students who already have a valid CPR card should bring a copy of their card when attending class. Students must also show proof of completion of an approved Dental Infection Control Course.
What You’ll Learn
Students learn how to identify plaque, calculus, and stains; select and use polishing materials and equipment; perform plaque disclosure; and apply proper polishing techniques. Training also covers oral anatomy, patient communication, infection control, and techniques for cleaning prosthetic and orthodontic appliances.
Students must pass a written examination that reflects the entire curriculum content and pass a clinical examination in which the student successfully completes coronal polishing on two of the three clinical patients required for clinical instruction.
Accreditation and Approval
The course is licensed by the Dental Board of California and the Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education in California and accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education (ACCET).
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Questions?
Here are a few things everyone asks. If you don’t see your question, reach out to see whether our Coronal Polishing course is right for you.
HDMC’s Coronal Polishing course is designed for dental professionals who need training in the proper techniques used to perform coronal polishing. The course combines classroom instruction with hands-on and clinical training.
The Coronal Polishing course is 12 hours and can be completed in 2 days. Training includes lecture, hands-on practice with mannequins, a written examination, and clinical instruction with patients.
Students must provide proof of completion of an approved Dental Infection Control course and have a valid American Heart Association BLS or Red Cross BLS CPR card. Students who already have a valid CPR card should bring a copy when attending class.
Yes. Students must use three of their own patients during clinical instruction. To pass the clinical examination, students must successfully complete coronal polishing on two of the three clinical patients.
HDMC’s Coronal Polishing course is licensed by the Dental Board of California and the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) and accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET).