OSHA
OSHA stands for...
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
How many teeth make up primary dentition?
20 (A-T)
Used for indirect vision and retraction
Powder mixed with water to form a smooth paste used to create a model (cast) of the mouth.
Alginate
If a procedure has already been completed on a patient, it is charted in the color ________.
Blue
What's a SDS (Safety Data Sheet)
A document that provides information about the chemicals used in the dental office and how to handle them safely.
What does edentulous mean?
To be without teeth
Why does the highspeed handpiece have water come out of it when being used?
To keep the tooth cool during procedures due to the friction from the bur
IRM contains __________ which has soothing properties and can help reduce tooth sensitivity.
Eugenol
When charting, anything that the dentist is "watching" or a procedure that needs to be done is charted in the color ____.
Red
What is a sharps injury and how should it be handled?
A cut or puncture caused by needles, scalpels, or other sharp dental instruments that may be contaminated with blood or bodily fluids. It should be immediately reported to a supervisor, washed with soap and water, and documented according to the office’s exposure control plan so appropriate medical follow-up can occur.
What is the name of the high-level disinfectant used to sterilize instruments that cannot be placed into the Autoclave?
Glutaraldehyde
What is the name of the instrument that is used to carry and place composite materials?
A plastic instrument
What are the 3 steps when charting a bridge?
1. Mark an "X" on the root of the missing tooth
2. Add a bracket on the root side of the teeth from the first too part of the bridge to the last tooth.
3. Circle (crown) all aspects of the teeth part of the bridge, including the missing tooth.
Name one common ergonomic hazard for dental assistants.
Repetitive strain from awkward posture, such as leaning forward or twisting the neck and back for long periods while working on a patient’s mouth.
This can cause neck, shoulder, or back pain and may lead to long-term injuries if not corrected.
What is the pear shaped projection in the back of your mouth?
The uvula
The _____ is an attachment used usually with an acrylic bur outside of the Pt's mouth.
Straight-Cone Attachment
A triangular absorbent pad used to keep a part of the mouth dry during procedures.
Dry angle
How do you chart a gold crown?
1. Circle all aspects of the tooth
2. add lines through all surfaces
What is the responsibility of OSHA?
To ensure the safety of America's workers
The loss or pulling back of the gum tissue around a tooth.
Recession
The __________ is used to measure bone levels and pocket depth.
Periodontal Probe
The _____ is used to help a patient keep their mouth open during procedures.
Biteblock
An _____________ is charted in red although the patient "has" it. It is charted as a circle on the apex of the root to show the location of the infection.
Abscess