Coronal Polishing Exam Review
CORONAL POLISHING REQUIREMENTS:
Coronal Polishing procedures in the state of Tennessee must be done under the general supervision of a licensed dentist. A dental assistant must hold an Tennessee Coronal Polishing License to do the procedure. In order to qualify, one must pass the DANB’s Coronal Polishing exam and submit an Tennessee Coronal Polishing Clinical Skills Affidavit by a licensed dentist or coronal polishing educator/instructor. After these requirements have been successfully completed, you will recieve the Tennessee Coronal Polishing License from DANB.
CORONAL POLISHING LICENSING EXAM REVIEW
This is a course designed for practicing dental assistants who are preparing to take the DANB Coronal Polising exam. During this course, the student will engage in classroom lecture and hands-on instruction reviewing objectives required by a licensed coronal polishing dental assistant. The course will cover……
While you’re busy studying for your coronal polishing license, it will help tremendously to have a clear idea of exactly what material will be covered on test day. The coronal polishing exam is composed of 100 multiple choice questions, and you’ll have 75 minutes to complete the exam. Below are some examples of topics you can expect to see on your exam, with approximately how many questions will be asked for each.
Dental and oral anatomy, 8 questions
Difference between oral prophylaxis and coronal polish, 7 questions
Objective of coronal polish, 7 questions
Dental deposits, 15 questions
Polishing precautions, 15 questions
Patient education and record-keeping, 10 questions
Abrasives and polishing agents, 8 questions
Polishing techniques, 20 questions
Infection control and OSHA protocol, 10 questions
TAKING THE CORONAL POLISHING EXAM
Once you have completed the course and feel confident in your ability to complete the exam, you will need to contact us to schedule and pay for the exam. The cost for taking the Coronal Polishing exam is $150 and the completion certificate is $30.