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Lab ID
Laboratory Identification
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ultra Violet Light | to harden soft material |
| overhead light | to illuminate the oral cavity |
| radiology unit | to produce x-rays |
| view box | to view x-rays |
| High Volume Evacuator | to remove saliva and debris from the oral cavity |
| rheostat | to operate the dental handpiece |
| hospital grade disinfectant | to clean the operator |
| eyewash station | to cleanse the eye from debris |
| dental lathe | to polish dental prothesis |
| model trimmer | to trim study models |
| sterile area | to store clean instruments |
| contaminated area | to hold dirty instruments |
| amalgamator | to mix amalgam (silver filling) |
| saliva ejector | to remove saliva from the oral cavity |
| ultrasonic | to scrub instruments |
| vacuum former | to create bleaching trays and mouthguard |
| bracket table | to hold instrument set up |
| three way syringe | provides air and water |
| sharps container | biohazards container for sharps |