Domain 1 Patient Care
Part A. Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning
Graduates must be competent in:
1.1 Selecting, obtaining, and interpreting patient data, information and radiographs to be able to use these findings to accurately assess and treat patients.
1.2 Formulating a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment and or referral plan for the management of patients.
1.3 The prevention, assessment, and management of medical and dental emergencies.
Part B. Establishment and Maintenance of Oral Health
Graduates must be competent in:
1.4 The prevention, identification, and management of odontogenic and non-odontogenic oral diseases and disorders in pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
1.5 Assessing outcomes of comprehensive dental care.
1.6 Managing the medically, physically and/or mentally compromised dental patient.
1.7 Preventing and managing pain and anxiety in the dental patient.
1.8 The prevention, identification and management of periodontal disorders.
1.9 The prevention, identification and management of pulpal and periradicular diseases.
1.10 The performance of minor oral surgical procedures.
1.11 Applying universal infection control guidelines for all clinical procedures.
1.12 Managing the replacement of teeth for the partially or completely edentulous patient.
1.13 Recognizing and managing limited developmental or acquired occlusal abnormalities.
1.14 Implementing strategies for the clinical management of caries.
1.15 Performing preventive and restorative procedures that preserve tooth structure, are esthetic and functional, prevent hard tissue disease, and promote soft tissue health.
Domain 2. Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Graduates must be competent in:
2.1 Apply appropriate communication skills in providing patient-centered health care to a diverse population.
Domain 3. Professionalism
Graduates must be competent in:
3.1 Applying appropriate ethical and legal standards in providing patient centered care within the individual’s scope of competence.
3.2 Recognizing the importance of maintaining professional growth and life-long learning.
Domain 4. Practice Management
Graduates must be competent in:
4.1 Apply and demonstrate practice management skills, including quality assurance principles.
4.2 Maintaining and utilizing dental records.
4.3 Understanding different models of oral health care delivery.
4.4 Understanding and demonstrating principles of risk management, including compliance with state and federal regulations.
Domain 5. Informatics and Critical Thinking
Graduates must be competent in:
5.1 The assessment of the evidence published in refereed professional journals.
5.2 The integration of best research with clinical expertise and patient values for optimum evidence-based care.
Domain 6. Health Promotion
Graduates must be competent in:
6.1 Understanding the opportunities for improving oral health beyond his/her practice through participation and outreach and community based clinical and health promotion educational activities.
6.2 Providing appropriate prevention, intervention, and educational strategies for all patients at risk for disease.