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Here’s an overview of some of the most commonly used dental instruments, as well as some tips to help you remember their names: Mouth Mirror. Explorers. Cotton Forceps . Periodontal Probe. Ultrasonic Scaler. Extracting Forceps . Dental Elevator. Air Water Syringe.
The most commonly used tools include the suction hose , high-volume evacuator , and air-water syringe . Dental Assistants use the suction hose (also commonly referred to as a saliva ejector or spit-suction device) to help keep the patient’s mouth clean and dry.
Chisels , hatchets , and hoes are used most often during the process of filling a cavity.
There are three basic groups of dental instruments used in general dentistry : general instruments that are used in a variety of procedures, extraction instruments , and those instruments used for reconstruction of the teeth .
Here is a guide to some of your dentist’s equipment and what it does. Mouth mirror . This will almost certainly be used during your visit. Dental probe. There are a number of different types of probe. Anaesthetic. Dental syringe. Dental drill. Spoon excavator. Burnisher. Scaler.
If the dentist spots tartar on the surface of the teeth, they will remove it with an instrument called a scaler . A scaler is a device that has a hook on the end of it, and it is used to remove tartar above and below the gumline.
The states and districts that pay Dental Assistants the highest mean salary are Minnesota ($52,220), Alaska ($49,350), New Hampshire ($49,280), Massachusetts ($48,770), and North Dakota ($47,140).
10 Traits of a Successful Dental Assistant Excellent organizational skills . Detail -oriented personality. Ability to manage multiple things at once. Good dexterity skills . Professional demeanor. Strong communication skills . Great listening abilities. Compassionate attitude.
Many clinicians use a device called a saliva ejector—a straw-like, perforated suction tube that sucks out moisture from your mouth. While saliva ejectors have been around for decades, there are risks involved with their use that most people aren’t aware of.
A concave mirror gives the dentist a magnified reflection of the mouth while also refracting a bit of light. This means the image in the mirror is larger, brighter, and, for the dentist , easier to see. Another plus of using a concave mirror is that the image in the mirror isn’t inverted.
In the context of surgery or dental surgery, a gag is a device used to hold the patient’s mouth open when working in the oral cavity, or to force the mouth open when it cannot open naturally because of forward dislocation of the jaw joint’s intraarticular cartilage pad.
Tools like mouth mirrors, dental scalers, and forceps are sterilized according to ADA recommendations using an autoclave, which disinfects with high-pressure, saturated steam.
Good oral hygiene is necessary to keep teeth and gums healthy . It involves habits such as brushing twice a day and having regular dental checkups. However, oral health is about more than cavities and gum disease.
Mouth mirrors are in the dental armamentarium with a range of uses from reflecting light to retraction of tissues. Areas of the mouth that are difficult to light need a mouth mirror to reflect light onto the surfaces. Mirrors help prevent injury during tongue and cheek retraction.
Similar Occupations
Occupation | Job Duties |
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Dental Assistants | Dental assistants provide patient care, take x rays, keep records, and schedule appointments. |
Dental Hygienists | Dental hygienists examine patients for signs of oral diseases, such as gingivitis, and provide preventive care, including oral hygiene. |