Lesson 1.1: Dental Treatment Room Equipment Flashcards
(45 cards)
Located on the bracket tray and holds handpieces
Handpiece Mount - Dental Delivery Equipment Control Systems
Disk-shaped, foot pressure that operates handpiece speed and wet/dry switch
Rheostat - Foot Control for Dental Delivery Equipment Control Systems
Powers the operating system, water heaters, lights, and chairs
Electrical System
Hydraulically powered; has a padded seat and backrest for patient comfort; electronically controlled headrest and armrest with positioning flexibility
Dental Chair
Unit-mounted or track-mounted lighting that illuminates the mouth
Dental Light
Unit controlled by a knob on the bracket tray
Central Air Compressor
System that controls the three-way syringe and dental handpieces through pressure adjustment
Air System
TRUE OR FALSE:
Dental Unit Utility Systems are a part of the Dental Delivery System
False
This controls the HVE, and saliva ejector. It has a filtering component with a solids operator collector (to collect debris)
Central vacuum system
Dental Unit Utility Systems:
Other items
- Provider/Assistant’s Chairs
- Mobile Dental Carts
- Amalgamator
- Visible light-curing unit
Features of Mobile Dental Carts
- Castors - Wheels
- 4-drawer - The most common type
- Sliding top - For storage
- Working Surface
- Various attachments for handpieces, HVE, saliva ejector
A triturate amalgam (finely powdered mix) of alloy and mercury
Amalgamator
A high-intensity light that cures many types of dental material
Visible Light-curing Unit
TRUE OR FALSE:
You need to protect your eyes with shield(s) when using ultraviolet lights
True
Who conducts the visual inspection of Dental Treatment Room Equipment
Dental Assistant - that be YOU
Dental Treatment Room Equipment Safety and Operational Checks:
Inspection items for the Dental Delivery System
- Missing Screws
- Missing Parts
- Loose Hoses
- Water/Fluid Leaks
- Frayed/Protruding Electrical Wiring
- Loose Cords
- Debris
Complete checks on the dental chair to ensure
Sufficient movement in the backrest and base
Dental Treatment Room Equipment Safety and Operational Checks:
Perform tests on these items
- Electrical System
- Water
- Air System
- Central Vacuum Systems
a. 3-way syringe
b. Fiber-optic Handpiece
c. HVE
d. Saliva Ejector
Complete checks on dental light to ensure
Power to the light and correct illumination
Complete checks on the light arm to ensure
Fluid movement in full range of motion and no drifting
Complete checks on the control system to ensure
Power to the master and system switches
Complete safety checks on the amalgamator to ensure
There are no loose, frayed, or damaged cords; and the power cord is secured to the back of the unit
Complete operational checks on what items on the amalgamator
Time control setting, speed control setting, activator, and to ensure power to the unit
Provider/Assistant’s Chair:
Complete safety check to ensure
The backrest, armrest, and footrest are secured and stable
