Unit 1, Chapter 2 Flashcards
Upright (1:2)
90 degree position of the chair; used when patient enters or exits chair
HVE (1:2)
High Volume Evacuation
Subsupine (1:2)
Patient’s head is lower than their feet
Supine (1:2)
Patient is lying flat on their back and the chair is parallel to the floor
Instrument Grasp (1:2)
How the instrument is held by the operator
Four Handed Dentistry (1:2)
One dentist and one assistant practicing at the chair
Transfer Zone (1:2)
Area where the instruments are exchanged between the dentist and the assistant
Position of Use (1:2)
Transferring of the instrument positioned towards the area where it will be used
Six Handed Dentistry (1:2)
One dentist and two assistants practicing at the chair
Clock Concept (1:2)
Indicates operating zone for DHCW’s