Four-Handed Dentistry

Process by which the operator and the assistant work together to perform clinical procedures in an ergonomically structured environment

State two goals of the dental team that would simplify dental treatment in the dental office?

The main goal of this concept is to deliver the best and most effective care to patients by increasing productivity and reducing fatigue and stress during the completion of dental procedures

In relation to the operator, should the assistant be positioned lower or higher when seated properly?

Eye level four to six inches above the operator

How should the operator maintain the forearms when working on a patient?

Height of chair maintained to keep operator's forearms parallel to the floor when bent at the elbow

Concept by which the face of a clock is used to position the dental team, equipment, and supplies

In terms of the clock concept, where is the static zone located for a right-handed operator?

Right-handed: 12 o'clock to 2 o'clock Left-handed: 10 o'clock to 12 o'clock

Where are the instruments exchanged during a procedure?

The transfer zone (right-handed: 4 o'clock to 7 o'clock;left handed: 5 o'clock to 8 o'clock) is the area where instruments and dental materials are exchanged between the dental assistant and the dentist

Besides the assistant, what may be located in the assistant's zone?

The assistant's mobile cabinet or rear delivery countertop can also be positioned within this zone

The correct way for an instrument or handpiece to be held

Should the assistant use one hand or both hands to transfer instruments?

The single-handed transfer technique applies to hand instruments, dental handpieces, and air-water syringes

Which hand is used primarily to transfer instruments to a right-handed dentist?

For right-handed operator, the explorer is transferred with the left hand, and the mirror with the right hand

Specific intraoral function delegated to an auxiliary that requires advanced skill and training

To authorize or entrust another person to perform a specific skill or procedure

Level of supervision in which the dentist is physically present when the auxiliary performs delegated functions

Overseeing an assistant's work by working in the immediate area

What is indirect vision?

Indirect vision describes viewing an object through the use of a mirror

What is another term for a finger rest?

A fulcrum us a "finger rest" that stabilizes the hand

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Chapter 33 DDC

Delivering Dental Care Part 7

Question & Term	Answer & Definition
Four-Handed Dentistry	Process by which the operator and the assistant work together to perform clinical procedures in an ergonomically structured environment
State two goals of the dental team that would simplify dental treatment in the dental office?	The main goal of this concept is to deliver the best and most effective care to patients by increasing productivity and reducing fatigue and stress during the completion of dental procedures
In relation to the operator, should the assistant be positioned lower or higher when seated properly?	Eye level four to six inches above the operator
How should the operator maintain the forearms when working on a patient?	Height of chair maintained to keep operator's forearms parallel to the floor when bent at the elbow
Operating Zones	Concept by which the face of a clock is used to position the dental team, equipment, and supplies
In terms of the clock concept, where is the static zone located for a right-handed operator?	Right-handed: 12 o'clock to 2 o'clock Left-handed: 10 o'clock to 12 o'clock
Where are the instruments exchanged during a procedure?	The transfer zone (right-handed: 4 o'clock to 7 o'clock;left handed: 5 o'clock to 8 o'clock) is the area where instruments and dental materials are exchanged between the dental assistant and the dentist
Besides the assistant, what may be located in the assistant's zone?	The assistant's mobile cabinet or rear delivery countertop can also be positioned within this zone
Grasp	The correct way for an instrument or handpiece to be held
Should the assistant use one hand or both hands to transfer instruments?	The single-handed transfer technique applies to hand instruments, dental handpieces, and air-water syringes
Which hand is used primarily to transfer instruments to a right-handed dentist?	For right-handed operator, the explorer is transferred with the left hand, and the mirror with the right hand
Expanded Function	Specific intraoral function delegated to an auxiliary that requires advanced skill and training
Delegates	To authorize or entrust another person to perform a specific skill or procedure
Direct Supervision	Level of supervision in which the dentist is physically present when the auxiliary performs delegated functions
Indirect Supervision	Overseeing an assistant's work by working in the immediate area
What is indirect vision?	Indirect vision describes viewing an object through the use of a mirror
What is another term for a finger rest?	A fulcrum us a "finger rest" that stabilizes the hand

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