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17 Cards in this Set
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Condensation |
Process by which liquid is removed from vapor |
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Consultation room |
Meeting room or specified area where Diagnostic and treatment information is discussed with the patient |
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Dental operatory |
Dental treatment room and control center of the clinical area |
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Rheostat |
Foot control device used to operate Dental handpieces |
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Subsupine position |
Laying down position in which the patient's head is lower than the feet (below the heart); used in emergency situations |
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Supine position |
Laying down position in which the patient's head, chest, and knees are at the same level |
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Triturate |
The process of mechanically mixing a material, as well as when an amalgamator is used to make an alloy and Mercury to create dental amalgam |
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Upright position |
Vertical, seated position in which the back of the dental chair is upright at a 90-degree angle |
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Delegate |
To authorize or interest in other person to perform a specific skill or procedure |
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Direct supervision |
Level of supervision in which the dentist is physically present when the auxiliary performs delegated functions |
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Expanded functions |
Specific intraoral function delegated to auxiliary that requires Advanced skill and training |
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Four-handed dentistry |
Process by which the operator and the assistant work together to perform clinical procedures in an ergonomically structured environment |
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Fulcrum |
Finger rest used when one holds an instrument or handpiece for a specified time |
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Grasp |
The correct way for an instrument or handpiece to be held |
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Indirect supervision |
Overseeing and assistance work by working in the immediate area |
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Indirect vision |
Viewing an object with the use of a mirror |
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Operating zones |
Concept by which the face of a clock is used to position the dental team, equipment, and supplies |
