Clinical Dentistry Chpt 32&33 Flashcards
Reception environment
1st impression of a clinic, should never be called waiting room, should create a positive experience
Operating light should only be cleaned when
It has completely cooled down
Equipment found in dental treatment area
Patient chair, operators chair, assistants stool, dental unit
Delivery systems can be
Front, side, rear
Central vacuum compressor provides suction for both
Saliva ejector and high volume evacuator
Vacuum tank does what
Screens air flow to create suction
Before you seat your patient you should
Prepare treatment area and review patient record.
When greeting and seating a patient where should personal belongings be placed
Safe, visible space
When positioning always check
Me, my patient, my light
Operator positioning
Sitting as far back as possible, feet flat on the floor, backrest support lower back
Your face should be how far away from patients face
12-14 inches
Dental assistant chair position
Sit back on still with feet resting on base of foot ring. Eye level 4-6 inches above the operators head for good visibility
When a patient is in supine position their head and knees are
Approximately at the same level
Subsupine is not used for dental treatment only recommended for
Emergency
Class 1 classification of motions
Movements of fingers only
Class II
Fingers and wrist motion only
Class III
Fingers wrist and elbows
Class IV
Entire arm and shoulder
Class V
Entire upper torso
Which classifications of movement are least desirable
IV & V
Operators zone
Area where person who completes procedure is seated
Transfer zone
Where instruments and materials are exchanged between DA and dentist. Located over patients chest
Assistants zone
Area where DA is positioned
Static zone
Located directly behind patient (countertop)
