Dental Instruments
This instrument is used to look inside the mouth.
What is a mouth mirror?
Washing your hands before and after patient care is called this.
What is hand hygiene?
The part of the tooth visible above the gumline.
What is the crown?
The position of the dental assistant is typically at this clock position (right-handed dentist).
What is 2–4 o’clock?
Arriving on time and prepared for work shows this trait.
What is punctuality?
This tool is used to remove plaque and tartar.
What is a scaler?
These are worn to protect your hands from contamination.
What are gloves?
The tissue that surrounds and supports the teeth.
What are the gums (gingiva)?
Passing instruments efficiently is known as this technique.
What is four-handed dentistry?
Keeping patient information private is called this.
What is confidentiality?
This instrument helps keep the mouth dry during procedures.
What is a saliva ejector?
The process of destroying all microorganisms is called this.
What is sterilization?
The hard outer layer of the tooth.
What is enamel?
This helps keep the area visible and dry during procedures.
What is suction?
Being kind and understanding toward patients shows this.
What is empathy?
This tool is used to examine teeth for decay or irregularities.
What is an explorer?
This machine is commonly used to sterilize instruments.
What is an autoclave?
The inner part of the tooth containing nerves and blood vessels.
What is pulp?
The transfer zone is located where?
What is over the patient’s chest?
Working well with others demonstrates this skill.
What is teamwork?
This instrument is used to transfer materials to the dentist.
What are cotton pliers?
Items used once and thrown away are called this.
What are disposable items?
The area between two teeth is called this.
What is interproximal?
This skill involves anticipating the dentist’s needs.
What is chairside efficiency (or anticipation)?
Maintaining a neat appearance and respectful behavior is called this.
What is professionalism?