In this lesson, you’ll learn about the different instruments and pieces of equipment typically found in a dental operatory.
Objectives:
- Identify and understand the use of the major pieces of equipment found in a dental operatory.
- Explain the correct seated position of the operator and assistant at chairside.
- Demonstrate how to pass instruments in the position of use.
- Recognize at least 10 hand instruments and explain their functions.
- Describe the major functions of rotary instruments, both high and low speeds.
- Explain the moisture control procedures and their purpose.
In this lesson, you’ll study the microorganisms that cause disease and how they’re transmitted, oral pathology, and emergencies that you’re most likely to encounter in the dental office.
Objectives:
- Describe three types of microorganisms that are of concern in the dental setting.
- List the two most common classifications of bacteria found in the oral cavity.
- Define many terms related to oral pathology.
- Name the most common emergencies in dental offices.
- Help the dental team deal with many types of emergencies.
You'll learn about infection control procedures, personal attire, protective barriers, sterilization and disinfection procedures, and why they're so important in the dental office.
Objectives:
- Define cleanliness, decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization.
- Explain the Universal Precautions that are to be taken with every patient.
- Explain the protective barriers used in the treatment room.
- Identify the preferred means of sterilization and/or disinfection for items and equipment found in the dental office.
- Describe proper hand-washing and gloving procedures.
Additional Course Material:
Learning Aids:
- Glasses
- Mouth mirror
- Bur samples
- Evacuator tips samples
- Air/water syringe tip samples
- Cotton roll samples
- Rubber dam material sample
- Napkin and bib clip
- Diagrams II and III
- Sample cleaning packets
- Gloves
- Mask sample