EDDA Program Syllabus
E.D.D.A. plus, LLC
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Course Duration: 21 hours between 6 weeks, meeting every Saturday 8:30-12, excluding holidays
Owner, CEO, and Lead Instructor: Cynthia Meekins
Home Office: (303) 356-4070
Course Title: E.D.D.A. Skills Overview
Course Description: This course covers detailed instruction in the specialties of composite procedures with a focus on Class II composite restorations. Skills developed in the completion of quadrant restorative dentistry, denture care and patient dignity. The participants will place and remove retraction cord. An in-depth lecture will be provided on the construction of a proper acrylic provisional.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course the student will have additional knowledge and improved skills in-regards to the completion of all restorative procedures with a focus on Class II composites and quadrant completion. Removable Prosthodontics will be covered to enhance knowledge in the adjustment and delivery of prosthetics. Student will perform procedures within a time limit to stay on schedule and produce quality restorations. Team building skills through communication will be enhanced. Margin identification and retraction cord placement. Trouble shooting cementation of permanent restorations. Knowing the distinction on what is heavy occlusion on a restoration and where to make adjustments. The placement of the toffllemire matrix and matrix free systems along with correct wedge selection and placement. Student will have a better understanding of point angle and line angle.
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Describe the role and responsibilities of the E.D.D.A. and their function in a dental practice.
Discuss line angle and point angle in reference to tooth preparation and restoration.
Focus in the placement of Class II composite restorations with a major focus on contacts and occlusal design.
Describe the factors that can lead to an ill fitting prosthetic and how to problem solve.
Identify the margin in a permanent impression.
Describe and execute proper retraction cord placement.
Identify improper and proper acrylic provisional design.
Discuss the benefit of a proper acrylic provisional design and the impact on improper design.
Identify the marginal ridge on a CII composite or amalgam restoration.
Student to complete all classifications of composite restorations.
Adjusting composites using a slow speed hand piece and extensive role play for utilizing a HS handpiece.
Discuss the curve of Spee in the relation of occlusion.
Identify contact points in the arches and their importance.
Student will demonstrate the placement of and removal of different matrix systems.
Student will demonstrate the placement of wedges and size selection.
Team building role play, soft skills and professional communication skills.
Discussion and Role Play in solving interpersonal differences with in the office.
Discussions on the value of a strong work ethic.
The EDDA will complete all surfaces of restorations, composite or amalgam etc.
Being able to use equipment such as the Cerec, the fabrication of acrylic provisionals, denture adjustments, seating of permanent crown & bridge is not a function of EDDA. However important, it is a skill the well trained dental assistant is taught in office, as well in a dental assistant program. These areas of skill will be role played and discussed and supported by visual means.
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Method of Instructing: : Lecture on Class I, II, III restorative procedures. paradigms and shifts, practice and team building. Quizzes will be administered for all lectures. 3.5 hours of uninterrupted clinic along with role play and lesson summarization and introduction to each new class.
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Attendance Policy: This is an accelerated program and perfect attendance is mandatory. Please check your schedule before signing up. All six sessions must be attended in order to be considered for a certificate. You are making a very important career decision which requires integrity, focus and commitment. Class starts at 8:30 am sharp and concludes at 12pm. Any missed class will result in a $100 fee (paid by the participant) to attend the missed course at a later date prior to receiving their certificate.
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Dress Code: Scrubs are required.
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Food and Beverage Policy: You may bring food and beverages to class. A simple snack will be provided, but must be kept off the tables during class.
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Important: Correct cell phone numbers and email addresses are required. We communicate to our students through these mediums during the week. You will be required to check them for your lectures to study so that you are prepared for each Saturday's quiz.