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MYTH ... The Doctor or hygienist and the assistant, utilizing two
hands each (which equals four hands), are performing Four-Handed
Dentistry.
FACT ... Unless the assistant has been properly trained to create team
synergy, unless organization and standardization is employed and
maintained in operatories, and unless ergonomically designed
equipment is used, the dental team is in fact only performing
traditional sit-down dentistry.
Four-Handed Dentistry introduced Synergy - the cooperative action
of two bodies to significantly enhance each others overall
productivity and effectiveness - into the dental vocabulary. The most
significant time losses to a dentist are the unnecessary, wasted and
stress producing Class IV and V movements. These movements
reduce productivity and increase time at chairside. Since Time is
Money, your income potential is significantly reduced.
Patient Chair:
Properly designed to allow optimum see-ability into the oral cavity. The back must be thin
and narrow to facilitate the operators' proper position.
The chair must be solid.
Ideal positioning of the patient by either the operator or assistant.
Aseptic covering.
Maintains patient comfort in all positions and utilizes a solid design to create a secure,
supportive platform.
Stools:
Properly designed for correct posture, positioning, and
comfort. Proper operator positioning to facilitate circulation
of blood to the lower extremities. Stable bases. Abdomen
support for assistant.
Unit:
Properly designed so the assistant can transfer all handpieces
and power instrumentation to the operator from the Transfer
Zone. The unit must be positioned in the Transfer Zone with
both doctor and assistant instrumentation on one unit.
Mobile Cabinet:
Properly designed and organized to allow the assistant access to
commonly used materials and supplies and with a platform for
the pre-set tray and a work area. When properly used, a mobile
cabinet can contribute 50% to an assistant's efficiency and
creates flexibility in the positioning of fixed cabinetry.
Dental Light:
"I congratulate you for your efforts and know that your
program can help many dentists and auxiliaries. I have
supported and taught the concept for over 30 years. I find that
your equipment is the most revolutionary on the market today
tailored for the teaching of Four-Handed Dentistry. This
concept allows for a more proficient method for the delivery of
general dentistry while removing the operator stress with
improved patient care."
Gordon J. Christensen, D.D.S., PhD
Clinical Research Associates
Provo, Utah
HSP
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