Operator positioning

Question 1

For a right handed dentist working on a maxillary tooth, they should be positioned at…

Answer 1

11-9 o’clock

Question 2

A right handed dentist working on a mandibular tooth should be positioned at

Answer 2

11-8 o’clock

Question 3

The patients plane of occlusion should be __ to the floor when the dentist is working on a maxillary tooth

Answer 3

perpendicular

Question 4

A left handed dentist working on a maxillary tooth, they should be positioned at…

Answer 4

1-3 o’clock

Question 5

A left handed dentist working on a mandibular tooth, they should be positioned at…

Answer 5

1-4

Question 6

The patient’s head should be __ inches away from the dentist

Answer 6

12 inches

Question 7

Why should the dentist avoid sitting at 12 o’clock

Answer 7

crowds the assistant

Question 8

Legs should be kept __ to the floor

Answer 8

parallel

Question 9

Finger rest should be where?

Answer 9

should be on same arch as the tooth being operated on

Question 10

What are the 4 PPE you must wear

Answer 10

• Gown
• Mask
• Eye protection
• Gloves

Question 11

Right handed dentists will have the patient tilt their head in what direction? Left handed dentists?

Answer 11

-Right (right handed) and let for left handed