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Privacy

Certain areas in the office will require privacy between a patient and staff member



Administrative area- important for discussion of financial matters



Clinical areas- require privacy in order to provide an area in which to complete treatment and talk in privacy without interruption



Dentists office- privacy away from patient flow

Patient dental chair

Designed for patient comfort and aid in a neutral position for the operator



Patient chairs are designed to be seamless with few visible mechanical parts for easy cleansing and maintenance



-full support for patients knees, bottom, and lumbar region of the back and head


-headrest can be adjusted to accommodate positioning and height of the patient


-comfortable, movable chair arms


-a finger or foot operated control system to adjust the chair for treatment

Controls for adjusting patient dental chair

Upright position


Supine


Subsupine

Delivery systems

Dental unit can be mounted on floor, wall, or most often, side of dental chair



Front delivery- positioned over patients lap


Side delivery- positioned at either side of the patients chair


Rear delivery- positioned behind the dental chair

Dentists private office

Personal use by dentist



Consultation room with patients



Items found:


Desk


Telephone


Computer


Extra chairs

Central sterilization

Area where instruments are maintained, cleaned, sterilized and stored for reuse



There is a contaminated area and a clean area



Provides extra storage



Should be organized and clean at all times

Reception area

Patients are received, greeted and made to feel welcome



Not a waiting room



Keep it clean



Ensure adequate seating



Maintain up to date reading material



Place for coats and umbrellas



Offer a children's corner

Dental assistants stool

Must provide stability, mobility, comfort and allow a proper fatigue reducing posture



- twists and turns to help assistant reach counters and shelves


-adjustable foot platform or foot ring


-firm, secure cushioning


-abdominal bar positioned for upper body and arm support


-casters on which the chair moved easily

Rheostat

Foot controlled device used to operate dental handpieces



Slow speed and high speed handpieces are controlled

Curing light

Wand like attachment used to harden or cure light sensitive dental materials



Protective shield, handle, and trigger switch



Can be: halogen based, LED, plasma arc or laser



Keep light tip clean and scratch free



Position at correct distance



Cure for 20 seconds

Delivery systems

Can be mounted on floor, walk or usually side of dental chair



Front delivery: over patients lap


Side delivery: either side of the patients chair


Read delivery: behind dental chair

Dental staff lounge

Use by clinical and business staff during breaks or lunch



Items found:


Table and chairs


Small fridge


Microwave


Locked or locked cabinet


Coffee or food

Administrative area

Runs the management or business side of the practice


Equipment:


Desk


Secured area for patient record and business materials


Telephone system


Computers


Photocopier


Fax machine

Morning routine

Arrive 30mins early: allows time to complete tasks



Turn on master switched for the central air compressor and vacuum units



Turn on master switches for the dental and radiography units



Make sure treatment rooms are ready



Dental chair lowered and upright


All equipment covered with surface barriers for infection control

Closing duties

Complete the operator my room exposure control cleanup and prep protocols



Wear PPE while emptying waste and using fresh liners



Turn off all equipment



Everything stocked for next day



Post appointment scheduled for the next day



Make sure instruments are processed and sterilization area is clean



Clean reception clutter



Place spoiled PPE in correct containers

Amagamator

Used to triturate dental materials