professional role Flashcards
dental therapist jobs
Simple fillings on adult and deciduous teeth
Pulpotomies of deciduous teeth
Extractions of deciduous teeth
Fitting preformed crowns on deciduous teeth
Oral cancer screening
Recognise anatomical abnormalities
can hygienist take impressiom
yes
beginning of the day
Disinfection of all surfaces
Fit new disposable covers to equipment
Run water lines and three-in-one syringe in accordance with HTM 01 05 (2 mins at the beginning and end of the day and at least 20-30 seconds between patients)
Refill bracket table water bottle with purified water
Fill ultrasonic cleaner as per manufacturer’s instructions
Check all equipment is working
Ensure all radiographs, patient notes, materials, equipment and laboratory work are all available for the day
Set up for the first patient.
during treatment
Greet patient in a friendly and professional manner and make them comfortable
Apply PPE to patient
Make available records, radiographs and any laboratory work
Monitor and reassure patients throughout
Maintain a dry and clear field for the operator using retraction and aspiration skills
Act as a witness and chaperone throughout the treatment
Ensure the patient is clean and tidy following treatment
Give post-operative advice and oral hygiene advice as necessary
Disinfect, package and label all laboratory work in accordance to patients’ appointment schedule
Dispose of all waste in the correct manner
Remove all instruments to the decontamination room
Disinfection of all surfaces
Disposable shields are replaced
Preparation for next patient.
end of the day
Surgery waste containers are placed in the designated place for collection
All surfaces are disinfected
All portable equipment is turned off
All sterilised instruments are returned to their place of storage
Spittoon and suction unit is run through in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
Compressor is turned off and drained
All electrical equipment is turned off
All lockable cupboards and drawers are locked
Paper records are returned to reception to be securely stored.
standard of the dental team, Principle 1
Put patients’ interests first
Principle 2
Communicate effectively with patients
principle 3-
Obtain valid consent
4
Maintain and protect patients’ information.
5
Have a clear and effective complaints procedure.
6
Work with colleagues in a way that is in the patients’ best interests.
7
Maintain, develop and work within your professional knowledge and skills.
8
Raise concerns if patients are at risk
9
Make sure your personal behaviour maintains patients’ confidence in you and the dental profession.
who’s duty for gain consent of patient
only dentist
