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A form of repetitive strain and injury to the wrist and hand.
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Is the center of the practice
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Dental Operatory
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The science that seeks to adapt working conditions to suit the worker
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Ergonomics
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Lying on the back
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Supine
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Positioned on the back, face upward, with the head slightly lower than the knees.
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Subsupine
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The back of the chair is upright at a 90 degree angle
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Upright Position
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Is also referred to as instrument exchange, takes place in the transfer zone
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Instrument Transfer
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That the working end of the instrument is directed toward the tooth you are working on
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Position of Use
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The instrument is held in the same manner as a pen
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Pen Grasp
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The instrument is held in the palm of the hand.
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Palm Grasp
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The instrument is held in the palm of the hand and the thumb is used to stabilize the instrument.
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Palm Thumb Grasp
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List the four goals that the dentist and dental assistant wan to accomplish when interacting with each other.
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Increase patient comfort.Provide qltydental care.Reduce time needed 4 dntl treatment.Minimize stress and fatigue of clinical team
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Dsgnd 2 support the body,the patient’s comfort.Adjstb headrest,n adj controls 2 move chair back n 2 raisen lower the chair.
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Dental Chair
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Designed to support the body for a long period of time. Five casters for movement and balance, adjustable seat, broad base, and adjustable back.
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Operator’s Stool
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1. Designed to provide stability, mobility, and comfort. Broad base with platform base, wide base seat, abdominal bar, and foot bar for support.
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Assistant’s Stool
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