EPA 4C: Silver Diamine Fluoride
| Silver Diamine Fluoride |
Meets Expectations of the Graduate
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Progressing
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Below Expectations
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Critical Error
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| ISOLATION AND TISSUE MANAGEMENT |
Excellent tissue management/retraction with moisture control Tooth/teeth properly dried in all quadrants |
Good tissue management/retraction Tooth/teeth not properly dried in one quadrant |
Saliva contamination/inadequate moisture control Teeth were not dried on 2+ quadrants |
Tissues were not isolated/teeth not dried, or poor moisture control resulting in fluoride ingestion and contamination |
| APPLICATION | Proper technique (amount and placement) and fluoride remaining on teeth | Proper technique (amount and placement) and majority of fluoride remaining on tissue | Inappropriate technique (amount and placement) fluoride on soft tissue not teeth | Fluoride was not applied during the appointment or placement not targeted to teeth in 3–4 quadrants, fluoride on soft tissue not teeth |
| COMMUNICATION (POST-OP INSTRUCTIONS) | Provides evidence-based information to the patient appropriate for the fluoride type | Lacks minor element in discussing instructions | Lacks major elements in discussing instructions, not individualized | Fails to provide post-op instructions to patient/caregiver, or inaccurate information that may result in harm |