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LO 1 A Flashcards

1
Q

Describe the art and science of dental hygiene

A
  1. Art - caring, ethics, professional judgement, critical thinking
  2. Science - evidence based practices, precise practice skills, integration of knowledge
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2
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What are the primary objectives of a dental hygienist?

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Oral health care, management of behaviour to prevent oral disease, promote health

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3
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What is the term for dental hygienists in the clinic?

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Operator or clinician

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4
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The ______ is the person receiving care

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Client/patient

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5
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In what environments do dental hygienists practice?

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  1. Dental practices
  2. Independent practices
  3. Academic settings
  4. Schools
  5. Correctional facilities
  6. Hospitals
  7. Extended care settings
    8 mobile dental facilities
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6
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What are the 4 elements of a dental hygiene care environment?

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  1. Dental hygiene treatment area
  2. Instrument reprocessing area
  3. Radiographic equipment
  4. Dental laboratory
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7
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Dental assistant stool is ______ than operator stool

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Taller (differs in function)

(Also has foot rest and torso bar)

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8
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What is included in the dental unit?

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  1. Dental chair
  2. Air/water syringe
  3. Handpiece lines
  4. Evacuation lines
  5. Bracket table/instrument tray
  6. Dental light
  7. Water bottle
  8. Computer screen(s)
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9
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How is the dental unit turned on and off?

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  1. Master switch - under back left side of bracket table
  2. Brake switch - under front right side of bracket table - must be held while moving bracket table
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10
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What does the delivery system include?

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  1. Air/water syringe
  2. High speed and slow speed handpieces and their tubing
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Describe the air/water syringe

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  1. Handheld instrument attached to dental unit
  2. Provides air, water, or a combo
  3. Creates aerosols (strict aerosol generating dental procedure (ADGP) protocol must be followed when using)
  4. Syringe tips can be reusable (metal) or disposable (plastic)
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12
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What does AGDP stand for?

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Aerosol generating dental procedure

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Describe the slow speed handpieces

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  1. Used by RDH to polish teeth
  2. No water or spray, but still created aerosols
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14
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Describe the high speed hand piece

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  1. Used by dentists to remove caries
  2. Constant water spray (aerosols)
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15
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The handpieces attach to the ______

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Handpiece lines (cords/tubing)

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16
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The handpiece lines are electrical and air compressed and can be activated by the _________

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Rheostat (foot pedal)

17
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What are the types of handpiece lines?

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  1. Retractable
  2. Curly cords
  3. Straight cords (best ergonomically)
18
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What are evacuation lines and what are the two types?

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  1. Facilitate client rinsing and maintain visibility - usually disposable
  2. High volume evacuation (HVE) - also called the suction
  3. Low volume evacuation (LVE) - also called the saliva ejector
19
Q

The bracket table is used to ______ and the _______ is placed on the bracket table

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  1. Place dental instruments within easy reach
  2. Instrument tray
20
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Describe the dental light

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  1. Overhead light - mounted on ceiling or pole
  2. Illuminates oral cavity, helping to determine healthy vs. Unhealthy conditions
21
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What is the water bottle/closed water system?

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  1. Keep water switch on bottled water vs. City water
  2. Used to prevent bacteria build up in the water lines (water treatment tablets)
  3. Check every op set up - when bottle isn1/4 full, empty, rinse, add tablet to fresh water
22
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What are computers used for in the hygiene area?

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Documentation, view radiographs, client education

23
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What are the structural components in the dental hygiene treatment areas?

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  1. Storage, sink, ABHR dispenser, antibacterial soap
  2. Sharps container
  3. Emergency eyewash station
  4. Compressor to provide compressed air into dental units
24
Q

What does ABHR stand for?

A

Alcohol based hand rub

25
Q

What happens in the instrument reprocessing area?

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  1. Contaminated instruments processed for reuse
  2. Sterilized instruments are stored here in wrapped cassettes or bags
  3. Contaminated instruments must be carried here covered to avoid incidents
26
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What is included in radiographic equipment?

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  1. Control panel
  2. X-ray tubehead
  3. Exposure button
  4. Lead apron
  5. Radiograph processing area
27
Q

What is the dental laboratory for?

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  1. Well-ventilated area for dental work not directly performed with client (e.g. fabrication of mouth guardd)
  2. Area for pouring impressions, trimming study models, storing all equipment to perform these functions
28
Q

The official name for Dexter is _______

A

Typodont

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