The Dental Office

Dental office

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Cards In This Set

Front Back
What purpose does the reception area serve?
Should make patients feel relaxed, and at home. You greet patients in this area.
What happens in the administrative area?
Administrative are of the office run the business/ management side of the practice.
What is another name for the "Treatment are"?
The dental operatory
What is the design of the treatment area for?
Comfort/ mobility for team members
privacy and comfort for the patient
enhanced use of dental equipment through time management and efficient technique
What is the sterilization room divided into?
The contaminated and the clean area
What are the positions of the dental chair?
Upright, supine, subsupine
What is the upright position?
Chair is at a 90 degree angle
What is the supine position?
Chair is tilted back, head and knees at the same level
What is the subsupine position?
Head is lower than their feet, used in emergency situations only.
What is the design of the operators stool?
Large seat and back for lumbar support, able to move easily around the patient
What is the DA stool designed for?
To minimize fatigue, has an adjustable foot platform, firm seat, and an abdominal support bar.
What is the basic function of the dental unit?
To provide necessary electrical and air-operated mechanics to hoses and drill attachments.
What are the 3 delivery systems?
Front, side, rear
What does the air water syringe do?
Delivers stream of air, water, and water and air
How far away should the operating light be from the patient
25- 30 inches