Rule 4715-23-02 | Courses on proper placement of interim therapeutic restorations and application of silver diamine fluoride.
(A) Any course that meets the following criteria shall satisfy the requirements of section 4715.431 of the Revised Code for a board-approved course on either placement of interim therapeutic restorations or application of silver diamine fluoride.
(1) Each course must be:
(a) A two-hour continuing education course with at least one continuing education hour of didactic education and at least one continuing education hour of clinical hands-on training.
(b) Provided by a board-approved sponsor of continuing education under Chapter 4715-8 of the Administrative Code, and
(c) Dedicated solely to the proper placement of interim therapeutic restorations or application of silver diamine fluoride.
(2) For a course on the proper placement of interim therapeutic restorations, course content shall include:
(a) Biological background information, including, but not limited to, materials used in and the scientific basis for the proper placement of interim therapeutic restorations.
(b) Proper isolation and placement technique, including, but not limited to, the use of cotton rolls and iso-vac.
(c) Knowledge of poor seal with interim restorations, including, but not limited to, the consequences of a poor seal, leakage, and re-cavitation.
(d) Detection of arresting dental caries and the use of a periodontal probe.
(e) Replacement of treatment, including, but not limited to, the necessity of a new diagnosis by a dentist before reapplication.
(3) For a course on the application of silver diamine fluoride, course content shall include:
(a) Biological background information, including, but not limited to, materials used in and the scientific basis for the application of silver diamine fluoride.
(b) Proper isolation and placement technique, including, but not limited to, the use of cotton rolls and iso-vac.
(c) Knowledge of potential problems associated with silver diamine fluoride, including, but not limited to, staining, need for treatment, and failure to arrest caries.
(d) Detection of arresting dental caries and the use of periodontal probe.
(e) Reapplication of treatment, including, but not limited to, the necessity of a new diagnosis by a dentist before reapplication.
(B) To meet the course requirements for both proper placement of interim therapeutic restoration and application of silver diamine fluoride, a dental hygienist or expanded function dental auxiliary must complete both courses dedicated to each respective subject.
(C) No course shall instruct that the use of a dental explorer or sickle probe is appropriate during the application of silver diamine fluoride or placement of interim therapeutic restorations.
Last updated September 8, 2023 at 2:51 PM
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