Operator Zones
What is the Operating zone based off?
Why should you take care of the dental equipment?
The dental equipment is complex, expensive, and delicate.
Standard procedure must always be followed.
True
What area are the instruments transfered in?
The Transfer Zone
What position is recommended for an emergency situation?
Subsupine Position
How many zones are there?
4
Who is responsible for taking care of the dental equipment?
The Clinical Staff
What is very important when admitting the patient?
Attention to detail
How many grasps are there for the operator?
3
What is the science that seeks to adapt working conditions to suit the worker?
Ergonomics
Does the operator being right/left hand dominant affect the positioning of the operator zones.
Yes
When using the curing light what do you look through?
Protective shield that blocks UV light
The patient should be seated in an _____ position.
upright
The grasp used during instrument transfer is dependent on the instrument.
True
what is delivered to the dentist for placement into the prepared tooth
Amalgam
What is positioned on the opposite side of the patient from the operator
Assistant zone
What is the Curing Light used for?
Polymerizes resins and composites
What does the standard Procedure Routine Include?
Admitting the patient, Seating the patient, and Positioning the dental team.
What grasp does the operator use when receiving an instrument like the mouth mirror?
Pen Grasp
what is it called when you have repetitive motion and overexertion and extension of the wrist.
Cumulative Trauma Disorder
For the left handed dentist what is the operator zone?
12 to 5 o'clock
What is the amalgamator used for?
Electronically triturates encapsulated dental materials.
Why was the clock concept made when positioning the Dental Team?
To Strive for smooth and efficient team interaction.
What technique does the assistant use when transferring an oral explorer?
Single-Handed Technique
What area is the mouth mirror passed through by the assistant?
The static area