Ergonomics
It is the ideal working position for a dental assistant
What is a neutral position sitting upright with body weight evenly distributed. |
The written medical–dental health history form is regarded as this.
What is minimal information
The standard classification system used to describe the location of decay and the best method for restoring a tooth was developed by this man.
Who is G.V. Black
All the specific areas of a dental office require privacy except this one.
What is the sterilization center
Team dentistry is also referred to as this.
This is considered deviating from neutral position.
What is twisting/ leaning forward.
This is the most graphic and detailed part of the patient record.
According to G.V. Black’s classification of tooth decay, caries on the gingival third of the facial surface of tooth #13 would be considered a Class _____ cavity.
What is Class V cavity.
According to OSHA standards, the central sterilization area must be clearly divided into these two sections.
What is contaminated and clean
This is the finger rest that stabilizes the hand so that there is less possibility of slipping or traumatizing the tissue in the mouth.
What is the fulcrum
In carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), tendons swell and exert pressure on this nerve.
What is the median nerve
Expected outcomes of treatment and description of possible complications are recorded on this.
What is informed consent form.
The term used to indicate grinding or clenching teeth is
What is bruxism
The foot-controlled device that controls the speed of a dental handpiece is called this.
What is a rheostat
For the right-handed operator, the mouth mirror is transferred with the ________ hand and the explorer is transferred with the _________ hand.
During procedures, frequently used items are placed here.
What is within a comfortable distance, not above the shoulders.
Progress notes should document this.
What is tooth number, date, and treatment
When referring to a tooth charting diagram, the teeth are presented from the perspective of looking into the patient’s mouth, and the right side of the patient’s mouth appears on this is of the page.
Model trimming, model pouring, and making bleaching trays are all procedures that take place in this area.
What is the laboratory
This instrument grasp holds the instrument in the palm of the hand and uses the thumb to stabilize and guide the instrument
What is the palm-thumb grasp
The use of ambidextrous gloves can place excessive tension on this.
What is the thenar eminence.
Properly documenting patient information helps in clinical patient care and also conveys this.
What is a legal significance of which the dentist and assistant must be aware. |
Tooth mobility is evaluated and charted in the _____ examination
What is periodontal
This is a device used to triturate dental materials.
What is an amalgamator
When passing a dental instrument, the dental assistant should grasp the instrument in this manner.