Restorative Functions Dental Assistants

This course is approved for certification and training in Restorative Functions for dental auxiliaries, as outlined in Board of Dentistry Rules 64B5-16.0051 and 64B6-16.0061.

This 5-month course provides the theoretical background for the pre-clinical operative technique course in the primary and adult dentitions. Students receive instruction on a range of skills necessary before beginning work on patient simulators (manikins) and then progress to clinical scenarios. The material will be presented in various formats, including lecture, laboratory, web-based, patient care, and self-study formats.

Certificates will be awarded upon demonstration of competency and satisfactory completion of written and clinical post-tests.

Due to high demand, enrollment for this course is at capacity for several upcoming semesters. Please join the waitlist to receive notifications about future openings.

Dental Assistants Must:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be able to read, write, and speak English at an advanced level.
• Be a high school graduate or have a High School Equivalency Certificate.
• Have a current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certificate.
• Be a graduate of a dental assisting program that is accredited by a dental accrediting entity recognized by the United States Department of Education, or have received formal training in expanded duties.
• Never had a dental assisting license suspended or revoked in any jurisdiction.
• Within 24 months prior to being admitted to the mandatory training course, the Candidate must have documented proof of 2400 hours of clinical work experience in either a dental office or as an educator of dental assisting.

Dental Hygienists Must:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be able to read, write, and speak English at an advanced level.
• Be a high school graduate or have a High School Equivalency Certificate.
• Have a current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certificate.
• Have an unrestricted dental hygiene license from any U.S. state or territory.
• Never had a dental hygiene license suspended or revoked in any jurisdiction.
• Within 24 months prior to being admitted to the mandatory training course, the candidate must have documented proof of 2400 hours of clinical work experience in either A dental office, as an educator of a dental hygiene program, or be a graduate of a dental hygiene program, accredited by a dental accrediting entity recognized by the United States Department of Education.

• Access their Online Coursework (Link found in digital enrollment receipt)
• Complete their HIPAA Quiz
• Complete their OSHA Quiz
• Complete their Bloodborne Pathogens Quiz
• Obtain a minimum score of 70% on the quizzes mentioned 2 weeks prior to the first day of class
• Upload their Restorative Function Certification Form
• Upload their UF Certification and Authorization Form
• Upload their Marketing Form
• Upload a copy of their CPR Card

• Upload a copy of their License or EFDA Certificate

After enrollment, the requirements will be sent electronically to the student for completion.

Recommended Texts:
Art and Science of Operative Dentistry by Sturdevant, 7th Edition, Ritter, Boushell, and Walter, Elsevier (Textbook available to purchase from Amazon or Elsevier)

To provide training for certification in the following restorative functions:

• Know the classifications of cavity preparation design.
• Understand the principles of restorations in the primary and permanent dentition.
• Understand the principles of stainless-steel crown (SSC) restorations and how to fit, adjust, and cement SSC.
• Understand principles of pulp protection for deep lesions (bases and liners)
• Understand different types of current adhesive materials and their indications.
• Learn different treatment options with adhesive restorations for Class I, II, III, and V (manipulation, protocols, and polymerization)
• Learn how to manipulate and restore teeth with amalgam for Class I, II, and V.
• Learn how to place Resin Modified Glass Ionomer restoration in Class V and protective restorations.

All necessary supplies and instruments will be…