Cold Sore / Fever Blister

Once a virus has successfully colonized a host, it causes periodic outbreaks resulting in painful lesions referred to as....

Papilloma

A small cauliflower shaped tumor caused by a virus.

Meningitis

inflammation of the meninges, or the tissue covering the brain and spinal cord.

6 Components of Infectious Disease Process

- Infectious Agent - Reservoir - portal of exit - mode of transmission - portal of entry - susceptible tooth

Universal Precautions

All patients are treated as if they are potentially infectious.

Protective Eyewear

Goggles or side shields on eyeglasses that are designed to block infectious agents from gaining entry through the eyes.

Sterilization

The removal of all microorganisms from a surface or object.

Steam Sterilization

This is the most common form of sterilization found in the dental office.

Sharps

These are defined as any object that is capable of slicing, cutting, or puncturing the skin and transmitting infectious disease.

Amalgam

Scrap dental that contains mercury, which is regulated as a hazardous material.

Red, 4

NFPA Symbol and number stand for "flammability" and "Highly Flammable Gas or Liquid".

Subcutaneous Administration

Injects drugs directly under the skin.

Risks of Chewing Tobacco

- oral cancers - pulling away of gingiva from teeth - decay of exposed tooth roots - white patches and red sores within the oral cavity that can turn into cancer

Antibiotics

Used to treat infection.

Radial Artery

Most often this artery will be used to palpate a pulse, located on the inside of the wrist below the thumb.

120/80

The "Normal" blood pressure for a healthy adult.

sphygmomanometer

How blood pressure is measured.

AED

Delivers an electrical shock to the heart to restart or normalize an electric heartbeat.

CAB'S of Life Support

Circulation Airway Breathing

CPR

Used for non - responsive patients.

Neutral Position

The best way to keep posture through the day is to us this position.

Explorer

Used to detect imperfections in the enamel, such as pits, or fissures, that may signal the start of caries.

Periodontal Probe

Specifically marked by millimeters to measure the depth of the sulcus, narrow furrow between the gingiva and the teeth.

Classifications of Caries

- Simple caries involve only one tooth surface - Compound caries involves two tooth surfaces. - Complex caries involve more than two tooth surfaces.

Restoration Colors

Red indicates conditions that need to be corrected. Blue or Black indicates work completed. Green may be used to indicate decay.

Clinical Examination Form

Used to gather comprehensive medical information about a patient's health status.

Dental Chart

A numbered diagram that depicts the teeth and includes notations about oral conditions and proposed treatments.

Dental History

Includes detailed information about the patient's oral health, such as, "How often do you brush and floss?"

Hearing - Impaired Patients

Don't shout, speak more clearly and slower than usual.

Arms Crossed

- i am angry - i am bored - i am upset with you

Dental Laboratory

A well - ventilated area in which dental work not performed on the patient takes place.

Radiograph Machine/Room

The operator always needs to be at least six feet away from the primary beam when in use.

Ultrasonic Scaler

An electric generator that uses rapid energy vibrations of a powered instrument to remove calculus and other deposits.

Amalgamator

Small, electrical machine that mixes dental materials by vigorously shaking the ingredients inside of a capsule.

Cotton Pilers

Aside from cotton, these instruments are often used to manipulate any small objects in the oral cavity.

High - Volume Evacuator

A larger, more powerful suction device.

Dental Dam Frames

Used to stretch and tightly hold the dental dam in place, thus isolating the operating area.

Bitewing Exposure

Shows the upper and lower teeth together in one image.

Paralleling Technique

The film is held parallel to the long axis of the tooth.

Topographic Technique

A specific type of occlusal radiography used to examine the palate and anterior teeth.

Intensifying Screens

Designed to reduce the amount of radiation a patient is exposed to during the relatively longer exposure times.

Proper Patient Positioning

Is essential during a panoramic projection of the Frankfort plane is not parallel to the floor.

Main Advantage of Panoramic Radio

A wide field of vision at a relatively low radiation exposure.

Radiographic Interpretation

The practice of identifying landmarks and anomalies on a radiograph correctly.