General dental chair.
Side delivery.
Parts of the dental unit are placed on the operator’s side with an extended bracket arm.
Pediatric dental chair.
Energy efficiency and longevity.
On the assistant’s mobile cabinet.
Tungsten filament.
They are used to hold the handpieces used by the operator.
Quartz casing.
It is used to hold the instruments and the materials.
It is used when both hands of the dentist are engaged.
To clean the tooth surface during dental procedures.
Not seen frequently.
Easy patient access to the dental chair.
For surgical tooth extraction or minor surgery under sedation.
A dental delivery system where instruments are accessed from behind the patient.
Methods used to provide dental care efficiently, involving the arrangement of instruments and materials.
Exodontics dental chair.
A patient's feet can get tangled in the handpiece cords.
It is mounted in a fixed position that cannot be moved.
To move the chair and backrest up or down.
Severe twisting and turning.
It controls the dental light.
It allows for better visibility and access to the oral cavity.
Improved ergonomics and efficiency for dental professionals.
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The dentist should grasp the handpieces, which compromises instrument transfer.
It keeps pediatric patients interested and happy.
On both the operator and assistant side.
1) Transthorax delivery 2) Split unit/cabinet delivery 3) Side delivery 4) Rear delivery.
It compromises the assistant’s work area.
For the cup, spittoon, and handpiece.
It severely compromises instrument positioning between the doctor and the assistant.
They assist in the setup and management of the delivery systems during procedures.
It easily converts to left-handed or right-handed configurations.
The reclining backrest.
It is the most visible system to patients in terms of seeing the instruments.
For most dental procedures.
They are used to transport dental instruments and supplies efficiently.
Describing different dental delivery systems and arrangements for dental clinics according to ergonomic issues.
Mobile units, fixed dental chairs, and operatory delivery systems.
It is less ergonomically sound, requiring the dentist to twist to reach handpieces or instruments.
Drawers for storage, trays for instruments, and wheels for easy movement.
Positioned across the thorax (area between the neck & abdomen) of the patient.
The hydraulic lift mechanism.
It is easy to connect to in-wall utilities.
A structural component that supports the delivery system.
It supplies a focused stream of compressed air, water, or a combination of both.
Portable and Non-Portable (stationary).
It is not designed to contain backup instruments and adequate storage for materials.
Halogen or Light-Emitting Diode (LED) lights.
To facilitate the efficient delivery of dental care and services.
The assistant cannot transfer handpieces or change burs.
They enhance mobility and accessibility of dental tools during procedures.
Pick up the handpiece, look up from the treatment site, twist to grasp the instrument, and then refocus.
Easy to connect to in-wall utilities.
They enhance accessibility and comfort during dental procedures.
It is easily combinable with an assistant cart for little additional expense.
To provide support and comfort for the patient's arms.
It is very confining for patients, which can be problematic for children or those with aggressive behavior.
A dental practice technique where the dentist and assistant work together to enhance efficiency and patient care.
Identify the principles and advantages of four-handed dentistry.
They are stationary and typically fixed in one location.
To illuminate the oral cavity of the patient.
They reduce the need for dental assistants to reach or bend excessively, promoting better posture.
It may require the dental assistant to reach over the patient, which can be less ergonomic.
Rear delivery.
It increases pullback on handpiece tubing.
The headrest.
There are no hoses or cords to interfere with the assistant position.
They can be easily moved and set up in different locations.
It has been popular for many decades.
It is less confining to patients.
Transthorax delivery.
Handpieces are inaccessible to assistants, requiring dentists to change burs, making assistants less productive.
30 - 50 inches.
Split unit/cabinet delivery.
Demonstrating observation reports on different infection control practices in clinical dental facilities.
The assistant can transfer handpieces and change burs.
A flexible arm that allows for the positioning of instruments and equipment.
It stops the procedure and decreases productivity.
To hold disposable cups or glasses for patients to take water to wash their mouths during the procedure.
Describing different infection control methods and universal precautions in the dental clinic.
Dentists must twist to reach for handpieces or instruments, which is ergonomically less sound.
Cords can become tangled and difficult to position for efficient use.
To provide a comfortable and adjustable seating position for patients during dental procedures.
Eye fatigue & headache.
To provide stability and support for the entire chair structure.
To describe and optimize the different methods of delivering dental care.
Most do not convert to left-handed and right-handed use.
The assistant cannot reach the instruments to exchange handpieces or change burs, reducing productivity.
In restorative and surgical procedures.
Promotes good ergonomic practice.
It provides easy access to dental chairs and is less confining.
It is a bowl or basin-like receptacle for the patient to spit saliva from the mouth during the dental procedure.
Affixed to the assistant work area, requiring the assistant to lean forward.
Increased chances for cross-contamination of instruments and materials.
All instruments are within easy reach.
To allow the dentist to adjust the chair's position hands-free.
To provide access to dental instruments and materials over the patient.
It is the least visible system in terms of seeing the instruments.
The upholstery.
