Glasses, mask
How many lab assistants per lab session are there?
2
What are these?
Lab bowls
What is a model trimmer used for?
To trim dental models
What is a dental laboratory used for?
Creating models, appliances, crowns etc
How should a burn be treated?
Rinse under water for 20 min; use baking soda
Where color is the Lab Assistant checklist?
Yellow
Name this .......
Dental Vibrator
What is a vacuum former used for?
Using heat and vacuum to create bleach trays etc
What is a minuscus?
The water, when in a graduated cylinder, slopes. The bottom of this slope is the meniscus
How should hair be worn when working in the trimming room?
Tie up tight to prevent from getting stuck in machines
How do you know when you're on duty for Lab Assistant?
Check the duty schedule
Name this piece of equipment
Dental Lathe
What is a sandblaster used for?
Etching/cleaning a surface
Name 2 lab items you will be making this term
Study models
Custom trays
Alginate impressions
How should the lab be organized?
Is it the lab assistant's duty to clean all the lathes, trimmers and vacuum formers when class mates are finished with them?
NO! Each student is responsible for the equipment they use
What is this called?
Vacuum Former
What kind of handpiece attachment is most often used in a dental laboratory?
Straight attachment on the SSHP
What is a dental vibrator used for?
Remove bubbles when mixing materials
What 2 MAIN objectives are KEY when working in the lab?
Safety and infection control
When is your lab assistant duty to be done....in clinic time or lab time?
Lab time
Name this....
Articulator
What is a facebow and bitefork used for?
Measuring from the Upper teeth to TMJ
Where will lab kits be kept?
In the lab, top shelves near the white board