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What are the different areas of the office?
Front Office, Reception, Operatories, Sterilization, Utility Room, X-ray, Supply Room, Consultation Room, Lab, Technology, Handpieces and Small Equipment.
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What temp should the reception area be?
72 F
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What temp should it be in the clinical areas?
68 F to 70 F.
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Upright position...-
the back of the chair is positioned at a 90 degree angle.
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Supine position-
Patient is positioned as if lying down.
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Subsupine Position-
Patient's head is lower than their feet.
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Front delivery-
Dental unit is positioned over the patient's chest.
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Side delivery-
Either side of the patient's chair.
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Rear delivery-
Positioned behind the dental chair near the back of the patient's head.
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Rheostat-
Operates and controls the speed of the handpieces.
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How does the air-water syringe function?
Delivers a steam of water, delivers a steam of air, deliverys a combined spray of air and water.
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What should you do in the morning routine?
Turn on all equipment. x-ray machine, sterilizer, evacuator.
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Saliva Ejector-
is used for less-invasive procedures, like routine cleanings, placement of sealants, and fluoride application.
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High-volume evacuator-
most assistants will used this because it has a larger head and can clean saliva a lot faster.
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Curing light-
used to harden or cure light sensitive dental materials.
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Amalgamator-
electrical machine used to mix materials by shaking the capsule that holds the ingrediants.
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Central Vacuum Compressor-
provides the suction for oral evauation systems. Consists of two parts, compresor and vacuum tank.
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Compressor-
creates the flow of air in the central vacuum compressor.
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Vacuum tank-
screens the flow of air to create suction.
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How far should the assistant be above the dentist?
4 to 6 inches.
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Classif. of Movements: Class I:
Move ment of fingers only.
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Classfi. of Movement: Class II:
Movement of fingers and wrist.
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Classfi. of Movements: Class III:
Movement of fingers, wrist, and elbow.
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Classfi. of Movements: Class IV:
Use of the entire arm and shoulder.
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Classfi. of Movements: Class V:
Use of the entire torso.
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What does the number mean on an instrument?
Width, Length, Angle.
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Hand instruments are designed with three parts:
handle, shank, working end.
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Instruments are designed to have a_____
larger handle in circumference as well as padding for a better grip.
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Shank-
the thickness of the shank dictates the amount of pressure can be applied to the intrument without breakage.
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The instruments used in restorative procedures are classified into four categories:
examination, hand cutting, restorative, and acessory.
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Examination instruments-
allows the operator to examine the health status of the oral cavity. (mouth mirror, exployers, cotton pliers, periodontal probe)
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hand cutting instruments-
allows the operator to remove decay manually and to smooth, finish, and prepare the tooth structure for its final restoration. (Evacuator, hoe, chisel, hatchet, gingival margin trimmer)
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Restorative instruments-
allows the operator to restore a tooth by placing, condensing and carving a dental material to the anatomy of the tooth.
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Accessory instruments-
are miscellaneous instruments and items that are used in the procedure. (Scissors, spatulas, amalgam well, howe pliers, articulating paper holder.)
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Mouth mirror-
indirect vision, light reflection, retraction and tissue protection.
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Amalgam instruments-
Amalgam carrier, condenser, burnisher, carver, Hollenback carver.
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Composite instruments-
composite placement, The Woodson.
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preset trays-
exam, amalgam, composite, crown&bridge, endodontic, surgical.
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Instrument sequence-
left to right. Basic, additional examination instruments, hand cutting, restorative, and accessory.
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