Transcript Presentation 2 – Going To The Dentist

Going to the Dentist
Visiting the Dentist:
• What is it like?
• Who do we see?
• What do you smell?
• What happens?
• Why do we visit the dentist?
What does
fluoride do?
Reception
• When you visit the dentist
the first person to greet you
is the dental receptionist.
• They ask you to take a seat
in the waiting room, until
the dentist is ready to see
you.
• Then they will let the
dentist know you have
arrived.
The Dental Surgery
• Does anyone know what we
will see in the surgery?
Dental Surgery equipment:
• Dentist
• Sink and mouthwash
• Dental Nurse
• Napkins
• Patient
• Bib
• Protective equipment: • Handpieces
– Gloves, mask,
goggles, visor,
uniform
• Dental chair
• Light
• Handpieces cart
• Examination instruments
– Mirror, probe, 3-in-1
syringe, cotton wool,
tweezers
Can you spot any of the equipment?
The Dental Nurse:
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Collects you from the
waiting room.
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Takes you to the surgery.
•
Assists the dentist:
–
Hands instruments to
the dentist
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Adds to your notes
–
Supports the dentist
during any treatment
The Dentist
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Will ask if you’ve had any problems or any
painful teeth.
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Will check you are comfortable before looking
in your mouth.
The Patient:
•
Here is someone having their teeth checked
by the dentist:
The treatment:
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Suction takes saliva
away
•
The dentist uses a
mirror and
explorer/probe to look
around the mouth
•
The dentist calls out
numbers and letters to
the nurse
•
These are codes for
your teeth
•
The nurse notes this
information on your
dental record card.
Protective Equipment 1:
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The dental team must wear protective
equipment to protect themselves and their
patients from bacteria:
Protective Equipment 2:
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As well as gloves, mask and visor, the dentist
will also wear protective clothing.
•
The uniform must only be worn in the dental
surgery to prevent the spread of bacteria.
The Dental Chair:
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The dental chair can be
moved into many
positions.
•
This is so the dentist
can see into the back of
your mouth.
•
It is controlled by a foot
pedal.
•
It has accessory ‘arms’
to help the dentist.
The Light:
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Is very bright and has plastic covers to stop
the spread of bacteria from patient to patient.
The Mouthwash and Sink:
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The dentist may ask
you to rinse your
mouth and spit into
the bowl.
•
These are used more
often when you are
having a filling or
similar treatment.
Handpiece and handpiece cart:
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During a check up the dentist is unlikely to use
anything from the handpiece cart.
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These are mainly used for fillings.
Examination Instruments:
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Mouth mirror – lets the
dentist see every part of
your mouth!
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Explorer (probe) – to feel
your teeth with
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Cotton wool – soaks up
saliva to help the dentist
see more clearly.
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The 3-in-1 tip puffs air &
sprays water.
The Team at work:
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A dental check only takes a few minutes.
Does anyone have any questions…?