Exam Flashcards
is a course
intended to acquaint the student with the scope and responsibilities of dentistry as a health profession and its relation with other professions.
Perspective dentistry
is given to the application of
his academic preparation to clinical
practice.
Consideration
Objective of the course
To prepare dental students for clinical work
To point out why and how one can enjoy a career in dentistry
Types of reasons for students choice of dent
Personal and external
Characteristics that a dental student should possess
Energy
•Enthusiasm
•Patience
•Perseverance
is knowledge obtained through systematized investigation / study / inquiry concerning the various theories, principles and concepts of dentistry
Dent as a science
involves skilled craftsmanship / psychomotor skills / or technical skills in the practice of the profession
Dent as an art
is a calling or vocation requiring specialized knowledge and technical skills following lengthy and intensive preparation
As a profession
Ideal traits of a dentist
Dedication to service
•Honesty and sincerity
•Diligence and thoroughness
•Resourcefulness
•Charity
Types of private practice
Solo/individual practice
Partnership and group practice
Multi-located practice
Part-time practice
Means the dentist practices as a one-man practitioner
Individual/solo practice
Defined as, either one is a practice of two/three or more dentists joined in a cost-sharing arrangement to provide improved service at a minimized cost
Partnership and group practice
In need of more clientele, a dentist may apportion his time to serve other locations
-A difficult method of establishing a practice
-Can be very expensive
Multi-located practice
The practice is limited to a few hours only.
Part-time practice
Affords a novice dental practitioner a grand opportunity whether in the employ of the national or local government
Public health dentist
Dentists practicing in a private hospital
Hospital dentists
Dentists who wishes to make use of their specialized skills serving in the AFP dental corps unit
Military dentist
Dentists employ by private company or industry in a full-time basis or retainership
Industry/company dentist
Dentists who seeks employment in a private school /college or university
School dentist
Dentists who opt to pursue a career in teaching
-Requires education units in teaching
-Administrative skills and capabilities
Dental educator
-A novice dentist who seek employment to a private dentist
-Can serve as a buffer or period of re-adjustment during which one can acquire experiences and evaluate private practice opportunities
-Dentists who wish to seek employment abroad but are not licensed to practice as dentists in other countries
Dental assistant
A dental practitioner who choose to do research or investigation in any dental field or specialization
-Usually inside a University (local or abroad)
Dental researchers
dentists opt for a limited practice of one or two specific fields
-Requires to pursue a 3 to 4 years additional graduate study such as Master of Science or Doctoral degree in Dentistry (Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, etc)
Graduate study
Practice is retained in a family or class of practitioner with the patient load inherited by the beginner member.
-Ultimately, the latter takes over the entire practice
Heritage practice
One who seeks employment in major drug companies and dental traders
Dental or medical representative
One who is employed by a dental company, laboratory and/or trader for his/her expertise
Dental consultants
Foreign employments
Dentists
-Dental assistants
-Dental hygienists
-Dental nurse
-Dental technician
The practice of dentistry in relation to the social, economic and cultural
Practice management with entrepreneurship
Study of the relation of law and ethics to dental practice
Jurisprudence and ethics
Study of concepts and principles of learning and characteristics of adult learners and its process elements for adult education
Adragony
sheltered system that required architectural considerations, mechanical facilities, pharmaceutical supplies, industrial devices and business where a dentist performs and carry out his duty.
The dental office
ideal office is located in
a quiet neighborhood or in a quiet commercial building.
Important things to consider for a dental office
accessibility of transportation
ventilation
light
absence of pollution
parts of the dental office that are essential for the practice of dentistry.
Fundamental Compartments -
Fundamental compartments of a dental office
a.Reception Room or
Waiting room
b.Operating Room or
Clinic
c. Laboratory room
d. Lavatory Facilities /
Comfort Room
e. Infirmary Aids for
emergency cases
Optional compartments
a.Business and secretary’s office
b.Rest or recovery room
c. Dark room – for developing radiographs
d. Store room
The reception room or waiting room
Desirable but optional features:
- receptionist
- reading materials of general interest
- basic items in a homey living room
- correct interior decoration like educational work of art
The operating room / clinic
Stationary Equipment
- Dental Chair
- Dental Unit
also called field chair
-used for a makeshift place
- for mobile clinic
-parts are easy removable or detachable and made convenient for packing and transporting
Portable dental chair
characterized by a wide base and is too heavy
-designed to conform with the approximate contour of the patient’s anatomy
-usually upholstered for utmost comfort of patients
Non portable or stationary dental chair
Three types according to function:
standard or all-purpose chair
exodontist’s chair
child’s chair
The Dental Unit parts
Cuspidor or spittoon –
Saliva ejector –
Tumbler holder –
Air syringes –
Water syringes –
Pilot light –
Opaque glass plate / x-ray viewer –
Bracket table –
High and low speed adaptors –
Other parts of a dental chair/ units:
foot control –
push bottoms
a bowl-like receptacle for the reception of saliva, fluids and debris coming from the mouth of the patient, usually provided with water pipes to cleanse the bowl to push them toward the drain.
Cuspidor or spittoon –
– a metal / plastic holed mouthpiece which helps in keeping the mouth and the field of operation free from the interference of saliva.
Saliva ejector
holds the glass / tumbler used by the patient, generally provided with a faucet that automatically fills the tumbler with tap water.
Tumbler holder
gives off air blasts directly aimed to the tooth being treated.
Air syringes
gives off a fine, thin stream of water for flushing or cleaning the tooth being treated.
Water syringes
a strong shaded electric bulb that can be swung in all direction to light up the mouth.
Pilot light
holds radiograph in place for reading and interpretation.
Opaque glass plate / x-ray viewer –
holds the hand instruments and other materials such as cottons, cotton holder and the like used by the operators.
Bracket table
devices used to hold the handpieces used by the operators.
High and low speed adaptors –
allows the handpiece to function as needed
Foot control
to allow adjustments of the chair to permit the dentist to place the patient in convenient positions
Push bottoms
Movable equipments
Dental X-ray machine –
X-ray –
a diagnostic apparatus used to reveal conditions of tissues not visible during clinical visual examination.
Dental Xray machine
a form of energy, of very short wave-lengths that penetrate opaque substance / tissue.
Xray
( lighter ) – objects that are resistant to x-rays ; e.g bone, enamel
Radiopaque shadow
( darker ) – objects that are less resistant to x-rays; e.g soft tissues of the mouth
Radiolucent shadow
Types of Radiographic Films:
Intra-oral
Extra-oral
standard film or periapical film
( include 2 or 3 teeth)
Child-sized film
Intra-oral
panoramic film
cephalometric film
Extra oral
refers to a wide variety of highly specific instruments held in hand and applied during the actual treatment procedure.
Dental instruments
substances that temporarily reduces oral malodor, leaving a pleasant taste
Mouthwash
dental tape, used for interdental cleaning method
waxed or unwaxed
18-inch length of floss is recommended
Dental floss
paste of whitening and cleansing agent with appropriate amount of fluoride for caries prevention.
pea-sized amount is sufficient
fluoride concentration of 1,000ppm to 1,500ppm
Dentifrices
one of the indispensable hand instruments in the cleaning the teeth and other structures such as the tongue and gums.
Toothbrush
