General
Gloves to be worn during operatory cleanup
Utility
Where the patient receives direct patient care performed by the dental team.
Operatory
For seating the patient for clinical examination and dental treatment.
Patient Chair
Used to cut, finish, and polish tooth structures, restorations, and dental appliances
Dental Handpieces
Treatment requiring dental procedures
Machine that takes an x-ray of the head capturing an image of the side of the face; used for diagnostic and treatment planning.
cephalometric x-ray machine
Where all dental instruments are thoroughly cleaned,
Sterilization Area
The back of the treatment chair is at a 90-degree angle to the floor, and the seat is at its lowest possible point.
Upright Position
Piece of equipment that delivers a stream of water, or air, or a spray of water and air combined.
Air/Water Syringe
A device that uses resistance to regulate electrical current to run equipment.
Rheostat
The assistant should stand next to the _____ and offer ______ to help the patient to be seated.
back rest; a hand
Where the basic dental laboratory procedures are performed.
Dental Office Laboratory
The patient is reclined into a lying down position with their knees and head at approximately the same level; or nose and toes are even.
Supine Position
Used to aspirate solid debris and large volumes of fluid from the oral cavity.
Oral Evacuator
A part within a handpiece for producing continuous power when rotors revolve by a fast-moving flow of air.
Turbine
The assistant should place the height of the backrest ____ inches above the dentist's thighs.
2 inches
This area needs a sink and counter space to maintain the processor and to mount the film.
Film Processing Area
This is the best position for sit-down dentistry.
Supine Position
The working surface of the dental unit.
Bracket Table
A sudden drop in blood pressure due to a change in body position; person moves from lying down to sitting/lying down position.
Postural Hypotension
Self-contained water reservoir is filled with ___________ water.
Distilled
Has a washer, dryer, folding area, closet, and sometimes a changing area
Laundry Room
Another name for Subsupine Position
Trendelenburg position.
Used to illuminate the standard dental radiographs for better viewing.
Dental Viewbox
Modification of work necessary to prevent repetitive strain injuries.
Ergonomics