Vital signs and emergencies
fainting/most common emergency in dentistry
syncope
to act in the patients benefit
beneficience
captain
captures posterior interproximal regions and proximal caries
bitewings
the angle at which to brush the teeth
45ยบ
systolic below 120 and diastolic below 80
normal adult blood pressure
to avoid harm
gold oak leaf
major
captures crown, roots, root tips, and nearby bone
periapical (PA)
strengthens enamel
fluoride
blood pressure that normally defers treatment
anything equal or over 160/100
medical history, social security number, name, date of birth
examples of PHI
silver eagle
colonel
match:
red
gold
blue
Lidocaine
Septocaine
Marcaine
may improve plaque removal by providing more consistent brushing motion
electric toothbrush
when to active ems for an emergency situation
immediately
files by social security number
the legacy terminal digit filing system
Dentac's current commander
colonel
captures a broad view of the jaw and dentition
panoramic radiograph
usually placed in the deep pits and grooves of molars
sealants
the position to place the patient in for syncope
supine
the health insurance portability and accountability act
HIPAA
one gold bar
second lieutenant
commonly used in orthodontics, evalutates craniofacial relationships
Cephalometric radiograph
professional cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, and oral hygiene instruction
routine preventative care