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The Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association ( CODA) |
-They are responsible for the evaluation and accreditation of the dental education programs in the US. -To maintain accreditation status, schools are reviewed every 7 years through comprehensive self-study and a visit by members of an accreditation team. |
They accredited dental, dental assisting, dental hygiene, and dental laboratory education programs |
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DENTIST |
-Is the individual who is legally responsible for the care of patients and the supervision of all other members of the team |
Is often referred to as the leader of the team |
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The Dental Assistant Stool |
-Should minimize fatigue through an adjustable foot platform or footring, firm secure cushioning in the seat, and an abdominal support bar. -The assistant should practice the following guidelines regarding correct positioning on the stool: •seated well back on the stool • Foot resting on base or foot ring stool •Positioned as close as possible to dental chair •Legs parallel to patients chair •Eye level four to six in. above the operator |
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Single Handed Instrument Transfer |
Using the last two fingers of your left hand, retrieve the used instruments from the dentist, tucking in the instrument towards the palm |
When transferring instruments during a procedure, the assistant a specific technique for efficiency. |
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The Upright Position |
-The back of the chair is positioned at a 90° angle. -This position is used for patient entry and dismissal |
This position is also used when radiographs are exposed and when impressions are being taken. |
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FULCRUM |
Is a "finger rest" that stabilizes the hand. |
Used to stabilizes the hand and the instruments. |
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Cotton Roll Isolation |
Advantages : •Easy application •No additional equipment is required •Cotton rolls are available in a variety of sizes and are flexible for easy adaptability to areas of the mouth. Disadvantages : •Does not provide at complete isolation •Does not protect the patient from aspiration •If removed improperly, a dry cotton roll may stick to the oral mucosa and cause injury. •Cotton rolls must be replaced frequently because of saturation •Limited retraction |
Is the most common type of isolation used for short procedures, such as examinations, application of sealants, cementation of casting, and simple restorations. |
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The HVE |
-Is used to remove saliva, blood, water, and debris during a dental procedure. -Has three main purposes: •To keep the mouth free of saliva, blood, water, and debris •To retract the tongue and cheek away from the field of operation •To reduce the bacterial aerosol caused by the high-speed handpiece |
Is also know as the oral evacuator |
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Tooth Eruption |
-Is the movement of the tooth into its functional position in the oral cavity |
Bud, Cap, and Bell |
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DENTIN |
-Makes up the main portion of the tooth structure, extends almost the entire length of the tooth. -It is covered by enamel on the crown and by cementum on the root. -It is composed of 70% inorganic material and 30% organic matter and water. |
It is very light yellow in the primary teeth. In the permanent teeth it is light yellow and somewhat transparent, the color may darken with age |
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Fusion of the palate |
Fusion usually begins from the anterior during the 9th week, the palate is then completed during the 12th week withing the fetal period. |
Any disruption in this process may result in a cleft lip or cleft palate |
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An exposure insident |
1. Immediately Stop! what your doing 2. Gently sqeeze the site to express a small amount of visible blood. 3. Wash your hands throughly, dry your hands. 4. Apply a small amount of antiseptic to affected area, apply an adhesive bandage 5. Let your employer know af the incident 6. Complete applicable postexposure follow up steps |
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SALIVA |
-Has always been considered a potentially infectious material in dental infection control -The fluid dilutes and removes acid components from the dental plaque, if it is present it provides a cleansing effect. |
Always contaminated with blood |
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HIV, HBV, and HCV |
The most common blood born microorganisms(diseas) of concern in dentistry. |
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Sharps container |
-It must be puncture-resistant, closable, leakproof, and color-codes or labeled with the biohazard symbol -Contaminated needles and other disposable sharps, such as scalpel blades, orthodontic wired, and broken glass, must be placed in side. |
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Hand Washing |
You must do this before and after yoi put on gloves |
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Surface Disinfection |
-It is intended to kill disease-causing microorganisms that remain on the surface after precleaning -All surfaces must be precleaned before they can be disinfected. |
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The FDA |
-U.S. Food and Drug Administration -Federal Regulatory agency that regulates food, drugs, medical devices, animal feed and drugs, cosmetics, and radiation-emitting products (cell phones, lasers, microwaves, etc.) -Sterile surgical gloves must meet standards for sterility assurance as established by the FDA |
Regulates medical grade nonsterile examination gloves and sterile surgical gloves are medical devices that are regualated. |
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The CDC |
It's role is to issue specific recommendations that are based on sound scientific evidence for health -related matters. |
Is not a regulatory agency |
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HBV |
The vaccine must be offered within 10 days of assignment to a category I or II job |
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Perotid Salivary Gland |
-Is the largest of the major salivary glands, but it provides only 25% of the total valume of saliva -It is located in an area just below and in front of the ear - Saliva passes from the parotid gland into the mouth through the PARATID DUCT, also known as stensen's duct |
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The Temporomandibular Joint(TMJ) |
-Is a joint on each side of the head that allows movement of the mandible for speech and mastication(chewing). -It receives its name from the two bones that enter into its formation: the temporal bone and mandible -It is made out of the three bony parts the glenoid fossa, articular eminence, and condyloid process |
Hinge, glide and hinge |
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MSDS OR SDS |
-Contains health and safety information about every chemical in the office. -Provides comprehensive technical information and are an important resource for employees who work with chemicals. - |
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Steam sterilizer Cycles in order |
Autoclaves usually operate through four Cycles: 1)Heat-up 2)Sterilizing 3)Depressurization 4)Drying |
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Bionic Monitoring |
-It the only way to determine weather sterilization has occur and to confirm that all bacteria and endospores have been killed. - the CDC the ADA, and OSAP recommend at least weekly biologic monitoring of sterilization equipment |
Also called spores testing |
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OSHA Blood borne Pathogen (BBP) Standard |
-OSHA's BBP standard is the most important infection control law in dentistry. -It is designed to protect employees against occupational exposure to blood borne diseases-causing organisms, such as HBV, HCV, and HIV. -The BBP requires employers to protect their employees from exposure to blood and Other Potentially Infectious Material(OPIM) in the workplace and to provide proper care to the employee if an exposure should occur. |
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