clinical dentistry

Position of use

The instruments are transferred with the working end of the instrument directed toward the tooth being treated

Positioning the dental team

The manner in which the dentist and the clinical assistant position themselves around the patient. Designed to limit activities that can cause excessive reaching, bending, and twisting

Expanded function

A function that the dentist delegates a specific intraoral task to a credentialed expanded function dental assistant (EFDA) or a registered dental assistant (RDA). For a function to be delegated, it must be legal in the state to do so

Grasp

The matter in which the dentist holds an instrument is termed ____. It is determined by the type of instrument, how it is used, and which arch is being treated

Two-handed exchange

When beginning a procedure, the dentist will signal that the procedure is about to begin by placing one hand on each side of the patient's mouth, ready to receive the mirror and explorer. The clinical DA will simultaneously deliver the mirror and the explorer using a

Dental treatment area or Dental operatory

The center of the practice. Patients receive their treatment in this designated area

Hand instruments, dental handpieces, and the air-water syringe

The single-handed technique is used for what instruments?

Single-handed technique

For transferring instruments throughout a procedure, this specific technique is used for its efficiency

Operating zones

Based on a clock concept, the top of the patient's head is 12 o'clock. The best way to identify the working positions of the dental team. The locations of the zones vary, depending on whether the operator (or dentist) is right- or left-handed

Supine position

The chair's back is lowered until the patient is almost lying down. The patient's head and knees should be approximately at the same plane. The majority of dental procedures take place in this position

Ergonomics

The science that seeks to adapt working conditions to suit the worker

Subsupine position

The patient's head will be lower than the feet. The position is recommended during an emergency situation, especially if a patient becomes unconscious