Upon the completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:
- Identify the basic tenets of true four‑handed dentistry.
- Describe motion economy.
- Identify the basic zones of activity.
- Explain why the concepts of true four‑handed dentistry can increase productivity.
- Identify dental team responsibilities to ensure effective four‑handed dentistry.
- Examine equipment to increase visibility.
- Understand how the concepts of motion economy and ergonomics can apply to both the clinical and business areas of the dental practice.
- 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.
- 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.
- Explain exercises to reduce stress.
