Midterm Review Dena 1340 Units 12-1-5

Comprehensive vocabulary and key concept flashcards for the Midterm Review Dena 1340 Units 12-1-5, covering patient records, anesthesia, clinical procedures, and instrument handling.

Classification of Motions

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Dental Instrument Arrangement

Instruments are placed on the tray in the order of use, from Left to Right.

Periodontal Probe

A tool used to measure the sulcus or pocket depth.

Mouth Mirror

Used to check retraction, tissue protection, indirect vision, and light reflection.

Stages of Anesthesia

Stage I, Stage II, Stage III, and Stage IV.

Harpoon

A sharp hook that locks into the rubber stopper of the anesthetic syringe.

Aspirate

A procedure performed to be certain that the anesthetic solution is not injected into the blood vessel.

Anesthesia

The temporary loss of feeling or sensation.

Treatment Plan

The plan and order of treatment that needs to be done after examination and diagnosis.

HIPAA

Privacy policy informing a patient that an office will not use or disclose Personal Health Information (PHI) for any purpose.

Fulcrum

A finger-rest which is used to stabilize the operator's wrist and arm.

Supine

Laying down position in which the patient's head, chest, and knees are essentially at the same level.

Four-handed dentistry

A collaborative technique where the dentist and the dental assistant work together.

Clinical evaluation

A procedure performed to evaluate the health of a patient's oral structure and teeth.

State Dental Practice Act

Legislation in each state designed to protect the public from incompetent dental healthcare providers.

ADAA

An organization that Represents dental assistants.

DANB

The testing agency for dental assistant's certification credentials.

Maxillary Needle

A short needle, approximately $1\,\text{inch}$ in length.

Mandibular Needle

A long needle, approximately $1\text{-}5/8\,\text{inches}$ in length.

Syringe Loading Sequence

The Anesthetic Cartridge is loaded first.

Local Infiltration

Injecting the anesthetic solution directly into a small, isolated area of the tissue at the site of dental procedure on maxillary.

Vasoconstrictor

An agent used to slow down the uptake of the anesthetic and increase the duration of action.

Impression Pour Duration

An impression needs to be poured within $1\,\text{hour}$ before distortion; fast-set alginate takes $1\text{-}2\,\text{mins}$.

Irreversible Hydrocolloid Ratio

The powder and water ratio is $3/3$ for Maxillary and $2/2$ for Mandibular impressions.

Mandibular Impression Technique

The posterior portion is pressed down on the teeth first; the setting time is $2\,\text{min}$.

Gauze Sponge

Material that can be used to examine the tongue.

Charting Color: Red

Used to indicate treatment that needs to be done.

Charting Color: Blue

Used to indicate treatment that has already been done.

Progress Notes

Documentation including date, tooth number, treatment completed, and upcoming treatment.

Medical History Updates

Must be updated every time the patient comes into the office.

Patient Record Components

Consists of Patient registration form, HIPAA form, Clinical examination form, Consent forms, Medical dental Health, Medical Alert, and X-ray.

High Volume Evacuator (HVE) Purposes

Retract tongue and cheek; keep mouth free of saliva, blood, debris, and water; and reduce bacterial aerosol spray from high speed handpieces.

Cotton Roll Placement

Used to aid in stabilizing the tip, increase patient comfort, and prevent injury to the tissue.

Mirror Fogging Prevention

Blow short blasts of air across the face of the mirror or periodically wipe the mirror face with a sterile gauze sponge.

Retrieving Fingers (Single-Handed Transfer)

The assistant uses the ring and little finger of the hand making the transfer to receive a used instrument.

Transferring Fingers (Single-Handed Transfer)

The assistant uses the Thumb, Index finger, and Middle finger.

Dental Assistant Seating Height

Seated at a height $4\text{-}6\,\text{inches}$ higher than the operator.

Endodontist

A specialist who treats diseases of the pulp.

CDA Continuing Education Requirement

A Certified Dental Assistant must have $12\,\text{hours}$ of continuing education.