Lesson 1.1: Dental Treatment Room Equipment Flashcards
Located on the bracket tray and holds handpieces
Handpiece Mount - Dental Delivery Equipment Control Systems
Disk-shaped, foot pressure that operates handpiece speed and wet/dry switch
Rheostat - Foot Control for Dental Delivery Equipment Control Systems
Powers the operating system, water heaters, lights, and chairs
Electrical System
Hydraulically powered; has a padded seat and backrest for patient comfort; electronically controlled headrest and armrest with positioning flexibility
Dental Chair
Unit-mounted or track-mounted lighting that illuminates the mouth
Dental Light
Unit controlled by a knob on the bracket tray
Central Air Compressor
System that controls the three-way syringe and dental handpieces through pressure adjustment
Air System
TRUE OR FALSE:
Dental Unit Utility Systems are a part of the Dental Delivery System
False
This controls the HVE, and saliva ejector. It has a filtering component with a solids operator collector (to collect debris)
Central vacuum system
Dental Unit Utility Systems:
Other items
- Provider/Assistant’s Chairs
- Mobile Dental Carts
- Amalgamator
- Visible light-curing unit
Features of Mobile Dental Carts
- Castors - Wheels
- 4-drawer - The most common type
- Sliding top - For storage
- Working Surface
- Various attachments for handpieces, HVE, saliva ejector
A triturate amalgam (finely powdered mix) of alloy and mercury
Amalgamator
A high-intensity light that cures many types of dental material
Visible Light-curing Unit
TRUE OR FALSE:
You need to protect your eyes with shield(s) when using ultraviolet lights
True
Who conducts the visual inspection of Dental Treatment Room Equipment
Dental Assistant - that be YOU
Dental Treatment Room Equipment Safety and Operational Checks:
Inspection items for the Dental Delivery System
- Missing Screws
- Missing Parts
- Loose Hoses
- Water/Fluid Leaks
- Frayed/Protruding Electrical Wiring
- Loose Cords
- Debris
Complete checks on the dental chair to ensure
Sufficient movement in the backrest and base
Dental Treatment Room Equipment Safety and Operational Checks:
Perform tests on these items
- Electrical System
- Water
- Air System
- Central Vacuum Systems
a. 3-way syringe
b. Fiber-optic Handpiece
c. HVE
d. Saliva Ejector