Studied by 208 peopleMouth Prop/Bite Block
To hold patient's mouth open during dental procedure
Sterilizer--Autoclave ("Flash")
To kill all microbes, viruses, bacteria, and fungi, thereby sterilizing instruments
To use for quick sterilization of instruments and handpieces
Sterilizer--Autoclave (Saturated Steam)
To kill all microbes, viruses, bacteria, and fungi, thereby sterilizing instruments
Ultrasonic Cleaning Unit
To remove debris and bioburden from instruments
Sharps Container
To serve as storage receptacle for used needles, old burs, scalpel blades, orthodontic wires, endodontic files, and all other disposable sharp items used intraorally
Biological Monitors for Sterilization/Spore Test
To confirm efficacy of sterilization documentation of results is recorded in office sterilization log
Indicator Tape and Dispensing Unit
To secure wrap on outside of cassette
To use outside cassettes or sterilization pouches to indicate exposure of instruments to a certain temperature--color will change on the tape
Sterilization Pouches
To be used for sterilization of instruments and cassettes
Cassette Wrap
To use to wrap cassette during sterilization
To store cassette in wrapping after sterilization
To use for tray cover during dental procedure
Color Coding Systems for Instruments
To color code instruments for organization and indication of tray setups
Cassette
To use for instruments as tray setup
To use for instrument sterilization
Nitrile Utility Gloves
To protect hands during processing of instruments for sterilization procedures
To wear for preparation and handling of chemicals
Overgloves
To wear over examination gloves when leaving the patient
To wear as a protective barrier over the examination gloves so as not to cross contaminate
Examination Gloves
To wear during patient care
To wear as a protective barrier
To wear during treatment room disinfection
Protective Glasses/Eye Wear (Goggles)
To protect against chemicals, airborne pathogens, bacteria, and viruses during processing of instruments for sterilization
To protect against airborne pathogens, bacteria, and viruses during patient care and against scrap-filling material during restorative and rinsing phases of patient treatment
Protective Mask
To protect against chemicals, airborne pathogens, bacteria, and viruses during processing of instruments for sterilization
To protect against airborne pathogens, bacteria, and viruses and scrap- filling material during all phases of patient treatment
Laboratory Coat/Gown
To protect clothing, surgical scrubs, and skin during patient care and sterilization process to prevent contamination from blood and body substances
Recapping Device
To hold needle sheath for one-hand recapping after injection
Long Needle/Short Needle
To administer anesthetic by block injection on mandibular arch
Anesthetic Cartridge/Anesthesia
To hold liquid anesthetic for local injection in the oral cavity
Anesthetic Aspirating Syringe
To administer a local anesthetic
Basic Tray Setup
Mouth Mirror Pigtail Explorer Cotton Forceps
Cotton Forceps (Pliers)
To grasp or transfer items and/or material into and out of the oral cavity
Explorers
to examine teeth for decay, calculus, furcations, or other abnormalities
Mouth Mirror
To provide indirect vision
To retract lips, cheeks, and tongue
To reflect light into the mouth
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