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The Concepts of Four-handed Dentistry Including Ergonomic Instrument Transfer and Exercises for Stress Reduction

Course Number: 643

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Course Contents

  • Introduction
  • Basic Tenets of Four-handed Dentistry
  • Principles of Motion Economy
  • Classification of Motion
  • Strategies for Conserving Motion
  • Zones of Activity
  • Strategies to Ensure Effective Four-Ha...
  • Chair Positioning Using a Microscope
  • Instrument Transfer
  • Team Responsibilities During Instrumen...
    • Basic Principles
    • Operator Responsibilities
    • Assistant Requirements
    • Team Requirements
  • Instrument Grasps
  • Types of Instrument Transfer
    • The Single-handed Transfer
    • The Two-handed Transfer
    • Syringe Transfer
    • Special Instruments or Situations
      • Delivery of the Dental Mirror and Expl...
      • Use of Non-Locking Forceps
      • Delivery of Small Items
      • Delivery of Scissors or Hinged Instrum...
      • Six-handed Transfer
  • Health Issues
  • Conclusion
  • References / Additional Resources

Delivery of Small Items

  • Small items such as a cotton applicator can be passed to the operator as any other instrument. A small pad holding a mixed dental material or gauze may be held in the instrument exchange area.

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