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saliva ejector

is the least powerful suction

subsupine

commonly used in emergency situations where patient’s head is below the heart

triturate

to mechanically mix something

dental unit

provides necessary power, water and air to the high speed hand piece

compressor

provides compacted air to the dental unit

air water syringe

delivering air/ water to the oral cavity

consultation

a type of heating held to discuss a diagnosis or treatment

curing light

a wand like attachment used to harden dental materials

condensation

when water vapor terns into liquid

upright

their head & chest is positioned vertical from the floor

high volume evacuator

used to remove fluid & debris from the oral cavity during a procedure

dental operatory

a room designed for the treatment of dentistry

rheostat

a foot controlled device used to operate the dental handpieces

amalgamator

a electrical machine used to triturate encapsulated dental materials

supine

when their head chest and knees are the same level

operatory rooms

68-70* F =

reception area

72* F