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Privacy |
Certain areas in the office will require privacy between a patient and staff member
Administrative area- important for discussion of financial matters
Clinical areas- require privacy in order to provide an area in which to complete treatment and talk in privacy without interruption
Dentists office- privacy away from patient flow |
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Patient dental chair |
Designed for patient comfort and aid in a neutral position for the operator
Patient chairs are designed to be seamless with few visible mechanical parts for easy cleansing and maintenance
-full support for patients knees, bottom, and lumbar region of the back and head -headrest can be adjusted to accommodate positioning and height of the patient -comfortable, movable chair arms -a finger or foot operated control system to adjust the chair for treatment |
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Controls for adjusting patient dental chair |
Upright position Supine Subsupine |
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Delivery systems |
Dental unit can be mounted on floor, wall, or most often, side of dental chair
Front delivery- positioned over patients lap Side delivery- positioned at either side of the patients chair Rear delivery- positioned behind the dental chair |
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Dentists private office |
Personal use by dentist
Consultation room with patients
Items found: Desk Telephone Computer Extra chairs |
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Central sterilization |
Area where instruments are maintained, cleaned, sterilized and stored for reuse
There is a contaminated area and a clean area
Provides extra storage
Should be organized and clean at all times |
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Reception area |
Patients are received, greeted and made to feel welcome
Not a waiting room
Keep it clean
Ensure adequate seating
Maintain up to date reading material
Place for coats and umbrellas
Offer a children's corner |
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Dental assistants stool |
Must provide stability, mobility, comfort and allow a proper fatigue reducing posture
- twists and turns to help assistant reach counters and shelves -adjustable foot platform or foot ring -firm, secure cushioning -abdominal bar positioned for upper body and arm support -casters on which the chair moved easily |
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Rheostat |
Foot controlled device used to operate dental handpieces
Slow speed and high speed handpieces are controlled |
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Curing light |
Wand like attachment used to harden or cure light sensitive dental materials
Protective shield, handle, and trigger switch
Can be: halogen based, LED, plasma arc or laser
Keep light tip clean and scratch free
Position at correct distance
Cure for 20 seconds |
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Delivery systems |
Can be mounted on floor, walk or usually side of dental chair
Front delivery: over patients lap Side delivery: either side of the patients chair Read delivery: behind dental chair |
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Dental staff lounge |
Use by clinical and business staff during breaks or lunch
Items found: Table and chairs Small fridge Microwave Locked or locked cabinet Coffee or food |
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Administrative area |
Runs the management or business side of the practice Equipment: Desk Secured area for patient record and business materials Telephone system Computers Photocopier Fax machine |
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Morning routine |
Arrive 30mins early: allows time to complete tasks
Turn on master switched for the central air compressor and vacuum units
Turn on master switches for the dental and radiography units
Make sure treatment rooms are ready
Dental chair lowered and upright All equipment covered with surface barriers for infection control |
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Closing duties |
Complete the operator my room exposure control cleanup and prep protocols
Wear PPE while emptying waste and using fresh liners
Turn off all equipment
Everything stocked for next day
Post appointment scheduled for the next day
Make sure instruments are processed and sterilization area is clean
Clean reception clutter
Place spoiled PPE in correct containers |
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Amagamator |
Used to triturate dental materials |