DEN 101 Test 1

What has to be on for the dental unit to work?

the master switch

What gets sterilized between patients?

instruments

What gets disinfected between patients?

patient chair, light, and areas in the treatment room that were not barrierized

room in a dental office; place children play, coffee bar, live plants, current magazines and patient education materials, interaction video games

reception area

administrative area; "the front"; "the hub" for the management of the business side of the practice, area where incoming calls are received, appointments are made, money is collected, patient files and records stored in this area if not paperless, copier, fax machine

reception desk area

should be centrally located in treatment rooms; used for decontamination and sterilization of instruments; instruments are maintained, cleaned, sterilized, and stored for reuse

sterilization area

what kind of flow design is the sterilization area?

contaminated to clean

area designed for lab procedures to be preformed, equipment found in area includes: model trimmers, vibrators, vacuum formers, pouring impressions, preparing diagnostic models

dental office laboratory

a small room near treatment areas, designated for processing films exposed on patients; wet tank technique or may store an automatic processor unit; equipment found in this area includes: sink, tanks, safelights, drying racks

x-ray processing room area/darkroom

one room that houses extra oral radiographic equipment

radiography room

where the dentist conducts personal and private business, may also be the consultation area

dentist private office

area that provides lunch, rest, relaxation, sink, refrigerator, microwave, TV, table, stove

staff lounge

area used to teach oral hygiene instructions, to show videos or new techniques or give an overview of a treatment that is going to be rendered to the patient for informed consent purposes

patient education room

used to bulk supplies that are ordered, may contain the compressor or other maintenance type equipment, needs to be utilized efficiently

storage

operatory; the control center of the clinical area in the office, area where treatment is rendered

dental treatment room

the adaption of the work environment to the human body; goal is to help people stay healthy while preforming their work more effectively

ergonomics

used to protect against injury when dealing with chemicals or in sterilization

utility gloves used for

used for the prevention of cross contamination; it is a barrier for a contaminated glove if necessary to retrieve an item

overgloves used for

used to protect the dental health care worker from direct contact with microbes in the patients mouth and on contaminated surfaces

exam gloves used for

designed to provide support and patient comfort; smooth, sleek, seamless design for infection control; has headrest adjustment, arm of chair, swivel lock, multi-functional switch foot operated control, preprogrammed positions, base and back adjustments; designed with a narrow area where the patients head is supported in order for the team to get close

Dental Chair

lying down position in which the patients head, chest, and knees are at the same level

supine position

lying down position in which the patients head is lower than their feet (below the heart)

subsupine position

vertical, seated position in which the back of the dental chair is upright at a 90-degree angle.

upright position

must provide stability, mobility, and comfort and allow the assistant to assist with proper fatigue reducing posture; abdominal bar rest, foot ring or rest adjustable, large padded seat, adjustable back rest (on some chairs)

assistants stool

how much higher must the dental assistant sit than the dentist?

4-6 inches

designed to the support the operator; adjustable height, adjustable back rest, padded seat, mobility

operators stool

7-12 zone

operator zone

12-2 zone

static zone

2-4 zone

assistant zone

4-7 zone

transfer zone

used to harden or "cure" light sensitive dental materials

curing light

electrical machine used to mechanically mix dental materials by vigorously shaking the capsule that holds the ingredients

amalgamator

used to illuminate the oral cavity during a procedure

operating light

provides removal of the patients excess fluids in the mouth during a procedure

saliva ejector

removes excess fluid from the mouth; is more powerful and is there to maintain a "clear field" for the dentist

high velocity evacuator

used to operate and control the speed of the handpieces

rheostat

carries water through the air water syringe and dental handpiece

waterlines

device that delivers a stream of water, delivers a stream of air, or delivers a combined spray of air and water

air water syringe

spray and wipe to removes microbes/dose and spray again to disinfect

S-W-S

what is the contact time for s-w-s?

10 minutes

What PPE is required for barriers off and on?

gloves, barrier gown, mask, face shield, and safety glass

At the end of each day and at the beginning of each day you should ____________

disinfect all surfaces

what gloves should you wear for S-W-S or W-D-W?

utility gloves

Why should you wear utility gloves when S-W-S or W-D-W?

the products contain strong chemicals

high speed connection hose, low speed connection hose, rheostat

handpiece unit

where is the rheostat placed?

on the floor

air water syringe, high velocity suction (HVS), saliva ejector, ultrasonic scaler unit

evacuation unit

when should you wear a mask?

working on a patient and removing barriers

when should you wear safety glass and barrier gown?

working on a patient, removing barriers, decontaminating surfaces, and streilization

when should you wear exam gloves?

working in the oral cavity and removing barriers

when should you wear utility gloves?

sterilization and working with chemicals

when do you change the barriers to prepare for the next patient?

after patient has left the room

what illuminates the oral cavity?

the operating light

is designed to be positioned over the patients chest; found in dental/hygiene school settings

front delivery

is designed with the equipment located at the dentists side

side delivery

is designed with the equipment located behind the patients head

rear delivery

what is another name the saliva ejector is referred as?

Mr. Thirtsy

what does Mrs. Sack call the HVS?

dyson

the HVS is used when the operator is using the _______ _____ __________ to collect coolant water

high speed handpiece

SOP stands for

standard operating procedures

focuses on the prevention of dental disease; works with the community to promote dental health

dental public health

the dental public health specialty is funded by the ___________

government

dental specialty that focuses on the pathology and morphology of the dental pulp and the surrounding tissues; referral based

endodontics

in endodontics the primary goal is to ______

save the tooth

dental specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and nature of a disease that affects the oral cavity; employed in a dental school setting; preform biopsies and read tissue

oral pathology

dental specialty that focuses on the production and interpretation of images and data produced by x-rays that used for the diagnosis and management of diseases, disorders, and conditions

oral radiology

dental specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of the mouth due to injury, disease, or defects; referral based; wisdom tooth extractions; implants, orthognathic surgery

oral surgery

dental specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, supervision, guidance, and corrections of the malocclusion in the dentofacial structures; referral based

orthodontics

dental specialty that focuses on the prevention of oral disease and diagnosis and treatment of oral care in children

pediatric dentistry

dental specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of the diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of a tooth; preform deep scaling, implants, gingival grafts

periodontics

dental specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, restoration, and maintenance of the oral functions; concerned with the replacement of missing teeth through artificial means; dentures, crowns, bridges

prosthodontics

dental specialty that was the 10th and most recently recognized specialty (2019)

anesthesiology

member of the dental team that is legally responsible for patients and the supervision of all other team members; the "leader", "owner", "boss"

dentist

a member of the dental team whose job involves cleaning people's teeth and giving advice on how to care for them

dental hygienist

member of the dental team that is involved directly with patient care; mainly assists dentist in chairside by transferring instruments, mixing materials, oral evacuation, and making the patient comfortable; circulating; community work

dental assistant

member of the dental team that usually works in a lab off of a prescription; they fabricate crowns, dentures, partials, and other prosthesis

dental lab technician

can be a member of the dental team who processes, repairs, and orders instruments; manages biohazard waste; and monitors sterilizers weekly

sterilization assistant

how often should spore testing be done?

every week

can be a member of the dental team who is legally permitted to preform intraoral patient care procedures beyond traditional dental assistant duties

expanded functions dental assistant

certified dental assistant

CDA

Registered Dental Hygienist

RDH

Doctor of Dental Surgery

DDS

Doctor of Dental Medicine

DMD

(American Dental Association)- the professional organization for dentists

ADA

American Dental Assistants Association

ADAA

dental assisting national board; identifies qualified and competent dental assistants

DANB

Certified Dental Technician

CDT

dental assistant 2; can do coronal polishing, more experience

DAII

dental assistant 1; can preform limited duties

DAI

cumulative trauma disorder; painful conditions that result from ongoing stresses to muscles, tendons, nerves, and joints

CTD

condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm associated with continued flexion and extension of the wrist; decreases the ability to squeeze objects

carpal tunnel syndrome

gloves designed to be worn on either hand; they can place excessive tension of the fleshy part of the palm near the base of the thumb because the glove is forcing the hand to work against the vertical alignment of the glove form

ambidextrous gloves

sit at the patients shoulder, knees even with the headrest, head in upright position, back straight and supported by the back rest, thighs parallel to the floor

correctly seated assistant

head in upright position, thighs parallel to the floor, feet flat on the floor, sitting upright with weight evenly distributed and back pressed against the back of the chair

correctly seated operator

north carolina state board of dental examiners; ensures that the dental profession merits and receives the confidence of the public and that only qualified persons are permitted to practice dentistry and dental hygiene in NC

NCSBDE

purpose is to remove bacteria from hands because gloves have microscopic holes that bacteria and fluid can enter through; done before putting on gloves and immediately after removing gloves

handwashing

the name of the journal the ADAA publishes

The Dental Assistant

name of the publication produced by DANB

Certified Press

graduate from a CODA accredited dental assisting program and current certification of CPR

CDA pathway 1

be a high school graduate or equivalent, minimum of 3500 hours of approved work experience, and current CPR

CDA pathway 2