Dental Set Ups To Know

Question 1

What is needed on the dentists’ tray for a basic exam setup?

Answer 1

Mirror, sickle/contra-angled probe, tweezers, dental floss, triplex, fog off and gauze.

Question 2

What does the nurse need for a basic exam set up?
(Not on the dentist tray)

Answer 2

Suction set up and ready.

Question 3

What goes on the dentists’ tray for an exam and clean?

Answer 3

Basic exam set up, untasonic scaler, hand scaler, prophy paste, prophy cup, Slow speed fluoride gel and brush.