Increasing Productivity by Effective Use of Four-Handed Dentistry – Part 3: Instrument Transfer Technique
COURSE NUMBER: 430
Credit Hours:
2 Hour(s)
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This course is the third of a three-part series and reviews the transfer of dental instruments for use in an ergonomic, four‑handed dental practice.
The purpose of this course is to aid you in the transfer of instruments in the practice of...
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Overview
This course is the third of a three-part series and reviews the transfer of dental instruments for use in an ergonomic, four‑handed dental practice.
The purpose of this course is to aid you in the transfer of instruments in the practice of efficient four‑handed dentistry. The efficient exchange of instruments between the operator and the dental assistant is fundamental to the facilitation of an efficient and stress‑free dental practice. This requires a commitment on the part of the members of the operating team to specific work practices before and during a dental procedure. This course examines various instrument transfers and rationale for each. In addition to the descriptions and figures, the course contains a video presentation of the proper transfer techniques in a clinical setting.
Intended Audience:
Dental Assistants, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dentists, Dental Assistant Students
Date Course Online:
Sep 2, 2013
Last Revision Date:
Aug 27, 2017
Course Expiration Date:
Feb 26, 2021
Cost:
Free
Method:
Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s):
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:
- Describe and discuss each team member’s responsibilities during an instrument transfer.
- Recognize and discuss specific instrument transfer techniques including the single‑handed transfer, two‑handed transfer, hidden syringe transfer, pen grasp, modified pen grasp, palm grasp and palm thumb/thumb‑to‑nose grasp.
- Discuss the benefits of a proper instrument transfer technique.
- Review and understand questions to be asked before purchasing patient dental chairs, operator and assistant’s stools, mobile cabinets, and dental unit delivery systems.
- Discuss the required commitment on the part of the members of the operating team to specific work practices before and during a dental procedure.
- Describe the role of an additional set of hands as used in six handed dentistry.
- Describe the need for required practice on the part of the team in order to attain proficiency.
Disclaimers
Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy. Note: Registration is required to take test.
Submission Information
Recognition
Approved PACE Program Provider
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027
Provider ID# 211886
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