Dental specialties
A Dr. that deals with the prevention of oral disease & the diagnosis & treatment in children
What is a pediatric dentist?
Soft sticky yellow film
What is plaque?
To treat all patients as infectious
What is universal precautions?
Nytril or Vinyl gloves are also called
What are exam gloves?
This category includes all tasks that have no exposure to blood
What is category 3?
Concerned with the diagnosis & surgical treatment of the oral & maxillofacial region due to injury, disease & defects
What is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon?
Most common brushing technique
What is modified bass?
An environment free of pathogens
What is asepsis?
The item placed over the nose and mouth and is replaced after every patient, when soiled
What are masks?
Techniques such as handwashing to prevent exposure
What are work practice controls?
The specialty concerned with the diagnosis, supervision, guidance & correction of malocclusion in the dentofacial structures.
What is orthodontics?
The loss of calcium/phosphorus from enamel structure
What is demineralization?
This occurs when SOME microorganisms are destroyed
What is disinfection?
The type of gloves used for processing instruments and cleaning
What is utility gloves?
A break in the skin
What is a parenteral exposure?
Specialty dealing with the diagnosis & treatment of disease of the supporting & surrounding tissues of the tooth.
What is periodontics?
The age that a child is proficient at brushing and flossing
What is 8 years old?
Similar to cleaning, an area has been decontaminated but NOT all microorganisms have been destroyed
What is sanitizing?
This item should offer top, side and front protection
What are eyewear?
A RDH & DA that are involved with tasks that expose them to blood
What is category 1?
Diagnosis, restoration & maintenance of oral functions & replacement of missing teeth through artificial means.
What is a prosthodontist?
Floss holder, floss threader, interproximal brush, rubber tip, wooden stimulators are all considered
What is interdental aids?
The process by which all forms of life are completely destroyed in a controlled area
What is sterilization?
High collar, cuffed sleeves, never wear in the lunch room
What is protective clothing?
Equipment to prevent exposure
What are engineering controls?