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Amalgam Carrier

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To carry and dispense amalgam for cavity

preparation

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Amalgam Well

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To hold amalgam before it is placed in preparation

To hold amalgam while loading amalgam carrier

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Articulating Paper Holder

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To hold articulating paper in place

To check centric and lateral occlusion

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Burnishers- Football, Ball, and

Acorn

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To smooth amalgam after condensing; to contour matrix band before
placement; to perform initial carving of amalgam; to burnish other
restorative material; to burnish temporary filling material

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Composite Burnisher

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To form occlusal anatomy in composite restorations and to

achieve final contouring of anatomy, pits, fissures, and grooves.

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Composite Placement Instrument

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To carry composite material to
the cavity preparation
To place, condense, and carve
composite material in cavity
preparation
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Condenser (plugger)– Smooth

and Serrated

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To pack and condense amalgam
into cavity preparation; to pack
and condense other restorative
materials; to pack and condense
temporary filling material
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Cotton Forceps (Pliers)

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To grasp or transfer items and/or material into

and out of the oral cavity

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Explorer

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Used to examine teeth for decay (caries),

calculus, furcations, or other abnormalities.

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Interproximal Condenser

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To pack and condense amalgam into

interproximal areas of cavity preparation

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Liner applicator

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Liner applicator is used on amalgam, composite,

crown and bridge, and temporary filling tray setups.

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Mouth Mirror

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To provide indirect vision
To retract lips, cheeks, and tongue
To reflect light into the mouth.

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Spoon Excavator( Hand cutting
instrument)
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Used to remove soft dentin, debris, and caries

from tooth. Hand cutting instrument

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Tanner Carver (restorative)

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To carve occlusal anatomy into amalgam restorations. To carve
occlusal anatomy in other restorative and temporary filling materials.

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Woodson

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Woodson is used on amalgam, composite, crown, and bridge,

temporary filling, and provisional crown tray setups

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What is the goal of

preventive dentistry?

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Is to help people of all
ages attain optimal oral
health throughout their
lives.

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What are the two most

common dental diseases?

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Dental caries and

periodontal disease

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What is the goal of a
patient education
program?

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To prevent dental disease,

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What is the initial step in a
patient education
program?

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A partnership must be
formed between the
patient and the dental
healthcare team.

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What are dental sealants?

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Is a plastic-like coating
that is applied over the
occlusal pits and grooves
of the teeth

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What is the process by
which fluoride prevents
decay?

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Slowing demineralization
and enhancing
remineralization of tooth
surfaces

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What are the two routes
or means by which the
body receives fluoride?

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Systemic fluoride is ingested
Topical fluoride is applied in
direct contact with the teeth

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What is the name of the
dental condition that
results from too much
fluoride?

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fluorosis

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What precautions are
necessary for children
who use fluoridated
toothpaste?

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Adult supervision of young
children during toothbrushing
is necessary, and the child
should be instructed not to
swallow the toothpaste.
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What is the key dietary factor that relates to dental caries?
Dental caries cannot occur without dietary sugars
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What information must a patient include in a food diary?
includes everything eaten each day for 1 week. This listing includes all meals, supplements, gum, snacks, and fluoridated water. The patient must also record the time the food was eaten, the quantity in household measures, and the amount of sugar that was added to any of the foods or beverages
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How do sugar-free sodas | relate to dental caries?
``` Diet or "sugar-free" sodas contain their own acid. This acid attacks the teeth. Each acid attack lasts about 20 minutes. ```
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What can patients do | daily to remove plaque?
Thoroughly remove | plaque at least once daily
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Which type of toothbrush bristle is usually recommended?
Soft
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Which method of toothbrushing is generally recommended?
Bass
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What is the difference between dental floss and dental tape?
Floss is round tape is flat
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17 Which is more effective: waxed or unwaxed dental floss?
Unwaxed
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What cleaners can be | used to clean dentures?
``` Commercial denture cleanser, a mild soap, dishwashing liquid, or a mild toothpaste should be used on the brush. The denture should be brushed with short strokes. ```
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Will "tartar control" toothpaste remove calculus?
NO
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If you cannot brush and floss after lunch, what should you do?
``` Rinsing the mouth with water is recommended after meals and snacks when toothbrushing and interdental cleaning are not possible ```
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In placing a composite restoration, a possible order of materials would be…….
Etch, sealer (Prime and Bond), flowable, Heliomolar (heavier composite).
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The instrument that the assistant passes to the doctor to help shape the composite is the
Plastic instrument
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Brushing in circles at the gum line is effective because the tooth
surfaces are rounded and the area where the gums and teeth meet are scalloped and this method allows the bristles to remove the sticky plaque in the places where plaque accumulates the most.
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Wrap the floss around your ____ _____ and leave enough slack between them to tighten or loosen the floss when necessary.
middle fingers
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Use you ______ ______ and ______ to manipulate the floss between each tooth.
Pointer finger | Thumb
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What are the 2 most common dental diseases?
Dental Caries | and Gingival Infections
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Disclosing Agent
A coloring agent that makes plaque visible when applied to the teeth.
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Disclosing solution shows heavy
plaque formation throughout the mouth. Used in appointments to demonstrate to the patient.
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How to brush? | Position the toothbrush...
head and bristle tips so that they reach the gingival margin, in circular motions.
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Brush for a total of?
2 min
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1.Systemic fluoride
IS INGESTED/SWALLOWED; absorbed through the intestine into the blood stream and transported to the tissues where it is needed. (By water, food, beverages or supplements)
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Topical fluoride
is applied in direct contact with the teeth
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Fluoride Varnish:
A concentrated topical fluoride within a resin or synthetic base that is painted on the teeth
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Fluorosis
a condition affecting tooth enamel and is caused by too much fluoride intake
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Toothpaste amounts? Under 3: Ages 3-6:
Under 3 : Smear (grain of rice) | Ages 3 to 6: Pea sized
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Dental Sealants
Plastic like coating that is applied over the occlusal pits and grooves of the teeth.
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Team Dentistry / Four Handed Dentistry
help reduce the amount of time a dental exam or procedure may take.
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Position of Use
To place the working end of the instrument toward the arch that the dentist is working on and not waste time repositioning the instrument correctly.
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Operating Zones | 4 total
Operators zone Transfer zone Assistance zone Static Zone
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What area is the Operators Zone
7 - 12 o'clock
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What area is the Transfer Zone
4 - 7 o'clock
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What area is the Assistants Zone
2 - 4 o'clock
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What area is the Static Zone
12 - 2 o'clock
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Delivery systems (3)
Side Front Rear
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____ Delivery- mounted to walls or cabinets
Side
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____ Delivery- over the patient's chest
Front
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____ Delivery- behind the patient
Rear
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The hand that the assistant uses to pass most instruments to a right-handed dentist
is the LEFT HAND.
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Fulcrum
Provides a stable “finger rest” for the hand. This will | Help avoid the hand slipping or damaging tissues.
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A dental impression is a _______ replica or _________
Negative Replica or Imprint
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Alginate | Water to Powder ratios
Maxillary (upper) usually requires 3 scoops to 3 water (thicker) Mandibular (lower) 2 scoops to 2 water (runny)
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An IMPORTANT step to do prior to measuring out scoops of alginate powder is to
Shake the closed container in order to Fluff the contents
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Vibrator
is used to remove air from the mix of plaster and stone and to aid in the flow of material when a diagnostic model is poured up
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Slurry
the mixture of gypsum and water that is used in the finishing of dental models
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Homogenous
a word to describe having uniform quality and consistency throughout
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Volatile
a substance that can evaporate quickly and is very explosive
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Pontic
the “false” tooth of a fixed bridge
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Articulator
A mechanical device that simulates the patient's joint movement and is used to hold the upper and lover dental models in place
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An articulator allows for
dentist or lab tech to visualize the way the teeth work together for treatment planning or to construct a dental appliance
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Shank
- this part connects the working end to the handle of the instruments
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Rheostat
is a pedal that the operator uses foot pressure to operate various dental equipment ( high/ low hand pieces)
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Extrinsic
Extrinsic | stains on the surface of the tooth that can be polished off (coffee, tea, colored drinks)
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Amalgamator
An machine used to triturate (mechanically mix) dental materials by vigorously shaking the capsule that holds the ingredients
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Gypsum
a mineral that is used in the formation of plaster of Paris & dental stone.
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Dental Plaster or plaster of Paris
Used for diagnostic models or Preliminary models Is white and is the weakest of the 3 forms
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Vacuum Former
uses heat and a vacuum to form different plastics or resins to a diagnostic model; products that a vacuum former is used for: bleaching trays, mouth guards, custom impressions trays

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