Chapter 33 Delivering Dental Care.pptVIP

Chapter 33Delivering Dental Care Review the patient record Administrative Staff Review any changes in personal information. Clinical Staff Review for any health problems that may alter dental treatment. Medical Alerts. Review progress notes for planned treatment of the day. The treatment room is clean, disinfected, and ready for the next patient. The patient’s record, radiographs, and laboratory results are all in place. The appropriate sterile preset tray and other supplies are in place. The dental chair is positioned to seat the patient. Equipment is moved out of the way for the patient and dental team.?????? Pleasantly greet the patient in the reception area by name. Escort the patient to the treatment area. Place the patient’s personal items in a safe place out of the way of the procedure. Initiate conversation with the patient. Ask if there are any questions that you can answer about treatment for the day. Ask the patient to sit on the side of the dental chair and then swing his or her legs onto the base of the chair. Lower or slide the chair arm into position. Place the disposable patient napkin over the patient’s chest and clasp the corners using a napkin chain. Inform the patient before adjusting the chair. Position the operating light over the patient’s chest, and turn on. Review once again that all treatment room preparations are complete. Wash hands and put on personal protective equipment. Goals of work simplification Decrease the number of instruments to be used for a procedure. Sequence the instruments on a tray by their use. Minimize the stress and fatigue by using correct positioning of the patient, dentist and assistant. Use the appropriate moisture control techniques. Transfer of instruments and dental materials as necessary. Use the least amount of motion during the transfer of instruments and materials. Allow the assistant to perform expanded functions. Basic concept required for practicing efficient and comfortable team denti