Yes, the hygienist order what they need for their prophy patients, the office orders what they need and the assistants usually order their dental materials.
In most offices it is the way I've described, although every office is different, I know of several others that have one hygienist that does all of the ordering for the hygienist and the assistants. This is done by asking the assistants what they are out of or what do they need. In all of the offices I know of, the front office always takes care of their own since their supplies are on a totally different spectrum from what the hygienist and assistants needs are.
As for the responder who is a certified assistant with x ray experience/training that could save her doctor a lot. It doesn't matter what training or how much experience you may have to be given the authority to do the ordering. Your doctor is going to give that authority to the person that he trust, who is familiar with the materials he likes to use and who knows what it takes to keep his office running smoothly. Your doctor may not be so concerned with saving money when it comes to taking care of his patients, no matter what you think each of his patients hour is worth.
Do dental hygienists order things like toothpaste and other equipment?
do you mean for their office.. or personally?
Reply:In some offices they do.
From what I've found, office's that have office trained demtal assistant's make the hygienist do most of the work.
I am an assistant and I am used to doing the ordering for offices, but I have recently transfered to a new job. This dentist is used to training his own assistants and I am certified w/ and x-ray license. He doesn't allow me to do the ordering (which ticks me off). The hygienist does all of our ordering and her own.
Personally, I would ask for more money if you are going to do the ordering and cleaning teeth. The dentist is already making alot of money off of you.
Us assistant's aren't paid as well as we should be (considering every pt. is worth atleast $200/hr.)
If you are not a hygienist and just pondering, most of the time, the dental assistant does the ordering for the office.
It really depends on the office and the situation.
In my case, I am a well knowledged assistant and know alot about products and prices of products. If the dentist I worked for allowed me to order, I could save him a bundle! But, he opts for his hygienist to do so. Sucks for him.... :P
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Monday, April 27, 2009
Why Is Safety important when operating a dental xray equipment?
give me the good explanation on this pls
Why Is Safety important when operating a dental xray equipment?
Getting exposed to xrays can cause problems in high dosages as xrays effects are cumulative. This is why people getting radiation for cancer can actually get a "radiation burn". You are also exposed to radiation on a day to day basis by getting sunshine exposure and even more if you fly. Hope that's helpful
JAMRDH- a dental hygienist
Reply:The actual amount of radiation you receive from a dental x ray is actually less than you receive from the sun in an average day of just walking around. The reason we put the lead vests on patients is because just not to submit them to anymore radiation than they already receive. Pregnant women should try to avoid x-rays if possible, but sometimes they are necessary. It is believed that over exposure to raditation can increase the risk of birth defects and low birth weight. But dental x-rays differ than normal x-rays. The machine has a cone attached to it so it shoots the x-ray at a specific area and the x-ray scatter is very minimal.
Imagine all that radiation that a dentist would be exposed to after about 30 years of taking x rays. Usually the dentist leaves the room when he takes the x-ray.
Reply:An x-ray machine puts out photons of electo-magnetic radiation. The x-rays are produced by high voltage electrons striking the anode of the tube.
RADs, Radio-active absorbed dosage is the amount of radiation the patient receives.
REMs, Rontgen Equivalent Mann, is the amount of radiation received by the staff, over a period of one year. If an x-ray machine puts out more then 5 REMs per year, it can not be used in a medical field.
Why Is Safety important when operating a dental xray equipment?
Getting exposed to xrays can cause problems in high dosages as xrays effects are cumulative. This is why people getting radiation for cancer can actually get a "radiation burn". You are also exposed to radiation on a day to day basis by getting sunshine exposure and even more if you fly. Hope that's helpful
JAMRDH- a dental hygienist
Reply:The actual amount of radiation you receive from a dental x ray is actually less than you receive from the sun in an average day of just walking around. The reason we put the lead vests on patients is because just not to submit them to anymore radiation than they already receive. Pregnant women should try to avoid x-rays if possible, but sometimes they are necessary. It is believed that over exposure to raditation can increase the risk of birth defects and low birth weight. But dental x-rays differ than normal x-rays. The machine has a cone attached to it so it shoots the x-ray at a specific area and the x-ray scatter is very minimal.
Imagine all that radiation that a dentist would be exposed to after about 30 years of taking x rays. Usually the dentist leaves the room when he takes the x-ray.
Reply:An x-ray machine puts out photons of electo-magnetic radiation. The x-rays are produced by high voltage electrons striking the anode of the tube.
RADs, Radio-active absorbed dosage is the amount of radiation the patient receives.
REMs, Rontgen Equivalent Mann, is the amount of radiation received by the staff, over a period of one year. If an x-ray machine puts out more then 5 REMs per year, it can not be used in a medical field.
Why Is Safety important when operating a dental xray equipment?
pls can you help me give me the best answer pls....
Why Is Safety important when operating a dental xray equipment?
Dental x-rays are an important tool for assessing oral health. They allow dentists to diagnose gum, bone, and endodontic (inside the tooth) diseases, as well as see cavities that may be between your teeth, hidden from view. Without the help of dental x-rays, these problems could be overlooked, leading to discomfort, bad breath, chewing difficulty, loss of teeth, and other complications associated with poor dental health. To help put things in perspective, a full set of dental x-rays is equivalent to about one day's typical exposure to the sun and other environmental rays. Considering that people are constantly surrounded by these rays, which can even travel through windows and buildings, exposure through dental x-rays is comparably minimal. Therefore, the benefits definitely outweigh the dangers.
A complete set of dental x-rays includes fourteen to eighteen images of different areas of your mouth and jaw. These should be taken once every two to five years, depending on your oral health. Check-up x-rays, called "bitewings," are needed every one to two years, again depending on your individual situation. One way to minimize repeat or unnecessary x-rays is to develop an ongoing relationship with your dentist so that s/he can track your oral hygiene and health consistently. If you switch dentists, have the previous provider send a copy of your records to the new office. This way, the new Dr. Tooth can have an accurate picture of your dental care needs. To protect the rest of your body from dental x-rays, dentists are required to cover your chest and stomach with one of those lovely lead aprons.
Reply:In everything you do, safety is always important.
Reply:I am going to give a much shorter and direct answer. Ex-rays can be dangerous, it can damage a fetus or interfere of a woman getting pregnant or a male from fathering a child.
That is why they cover your abdomen and sexual organs with a lead apron/shield.
Why Is Safety important when operating a dental xray equipment?
Dental x-rays are an important tool for assessing oral health. They allow dentists to diagnose gum, bone, and endodontic (inside the tooth) diseases, as well as see cavities that may be between your teeth, hidden from view. Without the help of dental x-rays, these problems could be overlooked, leading to discomfort, bad breath, chewing difficulty, loss of teeth, and other complications associated with poor dental health. To help put things in perspective, a full set of dental x-rays is equivalent to about one day's typical exposure to the sun and other environmental rays. Considering that people are constantly surrounded by these rays, which can even travel through windows and buildings, exposure through dental x-rays is comparably minimal. Therefore, the benefits definitely outweigh the dangers.
A complete set of dental x-rays includes fourteen to eighteen images of different areas of your mouth and jaw. These should be taken once every two to five years, depending on your oral health. Check-up x-rays, called "bitewings," are needed every one to two years, again depending on your individual situation. One way to minimize repeat or unnecessary x-rays is to develop an ongoing relationship with your dentist so that s/he can track your oral hygiene and health consistently. If you switch dentists, have the previous provider send a copy of your records to the new office. This way, the new Dr. Tooth can have an accurate picture of your dental care needs. To protect the rest of your body from dental x-rays, dentists are required to cover your chest and stomach with one of those lovely lead aprons.
Reply:In everything you do, safety is always important.
Reply:I am going to give a much shorter and direct answer. Ex-rays can be dangerous, it can damage a fetus or interfere of a woman getting pregnant or a male from fathering a child.
That is why they cover your abdomen and sexual organs with a lead apron/shield.
What are the bigger suppliers of dental equipment? Anybody selling computer systems, hardware, accessories?
paterson and sullivan, those are the two my husband deals with in his dental practice
What are the bigger suppliers of dental equipment? Anybody selling computer systems, hardware, accessories?
The ADA
Reply:You might read a bit on www.dentaltown.com discussion boards. There are hundreds of dentists from all over talking about computer software, dental equipment, suppliers, and thousands of other subjects. The Board has a good search engine and you can find all kinds of comments relating to the information you seek.
You'll need to register to use the board, but it's free and you don't have to be a dentist.
Reply:We use Benco Dental. Not sure how large it is in comparison with other companies, but we love the service.
What are the bigger suppliers of dental equipment? Anybody selling computer systems, hardware, accessories?
The ADA
Reply:You might read a bit on www.dentaltown.com discussion boards. There are hundreds of dentists from all over talking about computer software, dental equipment, suppliers, and thousands of other subjects. The Board has a good search engine and you can find all kinds of comments relating to the information you seek.
You'll need to register to use the board, but it's free and you don't have to be a dentist.
Reply:We use Benco Dental. Not sure how large it is in comparison with other companies, but we love the service.
Need to fine out about dental equipment?
doing this for a poject?
Need to fine out about dental equipment?
What kind of equipment?
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Need to fine out about dental equipment?
What kind of equipment?
discount childrens shoes
Can you buy dental equipment if you are not a dentist?
As long as it is just equipment and not controlled substances, yes.
You can buy dental chairs and tools all you want. They are not controlled except for the X-ray equipment.
http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=buy+den...
Can you buy dental equipment if you are not a dentist?
Why would you?!
Reply:You probably could, but why would you want to?
Reply:y? scary..
Reply:Ebay.
Reply:that is a very scary question. i hope that no-one gives you the advice you seek. i am afraid of your intentions.
Reply:WHY?!
Reply:Yes
Reply:There are dental clinics for the poor out there. If that is your issue.
Reply:yes.....I think you can still find morphine on the black market....
Reply:What kind of dental equipment are you inquiring about? Like instruments(tools )and the like? Plz be more specific.
Thx
Reply:is that picture of you?? why would you want to buy dentist tools. NO NO NO you can't buy them less u have a liscence
*shrugs* I really don't know i just don't want him to get his hands on dentist tools. who knows what he will do.......
Reply:are you gonna murder someone or something? don't try to pull your own teeth! It won't turn out well
No Root Canal's Either!
And I think you have to have a permit or something
Reply:You probably could. BUT, it would be illegal to practice dentistry on anyone with out a license. Jail time might be in your future.
Reply:I bought a hobby rotary drill and did my own dental work. I used the grinding attachment to adjust my bite. I even polished them after, lol
Reply:Things like injections, pulls, things like that, you must have a dental license to show you are a certified dentist.
Otherwise, No.
But if its things like mouth mirrors, toothpaste, gloves, other things for examining, then yes.
Reply:Yes you can buy some, but not all. But they don't work as good as the ones the dentist has. Anyways you can get them at any pharmacy store. Hope that helps.
You can buy dental chairs and tools all you want. They are not controlled except for the X-ray equipment.
http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=buy+den...
Can you buy dental equipment if you are not a dentist?
Why would you?!
Reply:You probably could, but why would you want to?
Reply:y? scary..
Reply:Ebay.
Reply:that is a very scary question. i hope that no-one gives you the advice you seek. i am afraid of your intentions.
Reply:WHY?!
Reply:Yes
Reply:There are dental clinics for the poor out there. If that is your issue.
Reply:yes.....I think you can still find morphine on the black market....
Reply:What kind of dental equipment are you inquiring about? Like instruments(tools )and the like? Plz be more specific.
Thx
Reply:is that picture of you?? why would you want to buy dentist tools. NO NO NO you can't buy them less u have a liscence
*shrugs* I really don't know i just don't want him to get his hands on dentist tools. who knows what he will do.......
Reply:are you gonna murder someone or something? don't try to pull your own teeth! It won't turn out well
No Root Canal's Either!
And I think you have to have a permit or something
Reply:You probably could. BUT, it would be illegal to practice dentistry on anyone with out a license. Jail time might be in your future.
Reply:I bought a hobby rotary drill and did my own dental work. I used the grinding attachment to adjust my bite. I even polished them after, lol
Reply:Things like injections, pulls, things like that, you must have a dental license to show you are a certified dentist.
Otherwise, No.
But if its things like mouth mirrors, toothpaste, gloves, other things for examining, then yes.
Reply:Yes you can buy some, but not all. But they don't work as good as the ones the dentist has. Anyways you can get them at any pharmacy store. Hope that helps.
Used dental hygiene equipment?
Few months before I used to be a dental hygiene student. However, no more I want to continue it and want to sell all my dental hygine equipments including: sickle scalars, curetts, explorers, dental models... Which online shopping site do you recommend?
Used dental hygiene equipment?
Go back to your school and ask your professors or tell them you are selling your equipment. That way the students can buy them too-- they will obviously need them too! and you don't have to pay the ebay and/or paypal fees and have to worry about shipping. Good luck.
Reply:ebay
Reply:I like Sara's suggestion. Even dental assistant programs are looking for instruments, but they want them for free.
You will get about 5-10% of what you paid for them on eBay. I've sold a lot of stuff there, including some instruments I no longer used, and that's what I found. People go to eBay looking for bargains.
Reply:ADVERTISE IT IN YOUR SOCIETY JOURNAL, IM SURE THAT YOU ARE AFFILIATED TO A SOCIETY AND THAT THEY HAVE A PAPER OR JOURNAL OR SOMETHING. UNIVERSITIES RATHER BUY NEW EQUIPEMT COS THEY HAVE A BUDGET TO DO SO AND CERTAIN COMPANIES THAT ARE ON TENDER SO IT MIGHT BE TUFF!
Used dental hygiene equipment?
Go back to your school and ask your professors or tell them you are selling your equipment. That way the students can buy them too-- they will obviously need them too! and you don't have to pay the ebay and/or paypal fees and have to worry about shipping. Good luck.
Reply:ebay
Reply:I like Sara's suggestion. Even dental assistant programs are looking for instruments, but they want them for free.
You will get about 5-10% of what you paid for them on eBay. I've sold a lot of stuff there, including some instruments I no longer used, and that's what I found. People go to eBay looking for bargains.
Reply:ADVERTISE IT IN YOUR SOCIETY JOURNAL, IM SURE THAT YOU ARE AFFILIATED TO A SOCIETY AND THAT THEY HAVE A PAPER OR JOURNAL OR SOMETHING. UNIVERSITIES RATHER BUY NEW EQUIPEMT COS THEY HAVE A BUDGET TO DO SO AND CERTAIN COMPANIES THAT ARE ON TENDER SO IT MIGHT BE TUFF!
Any websites available for basics of dental equipment?
I have a new job as market researcher of a small dental practice. Part of my job duties is to be able to competently sell these chairs at a huge convention. I must say my background is not in dentistry.
Are there any beginner books or websites that you can recommend?
Thanks
Any websites available for basics of dental equipment?
Is your new job not giving you sales material, prehaps a list of features? If not, maybe you should try visiting some local offices that already use the chairs which you are selling. Ask questions like, what they like best about the chair? Also ask if you can question some patients, do they think it's comfortable? Uses the answers to compile a list of things you can point out to potential buyers at the conventions. Things like adjustable head/neck rests make it more comfortable the the patient, and easier to for the doctor to position the patients head for a better line of sight. Also controls on both sides of the chair make it ideal for both the doctor and assistant to adjust the patient. They are glorafied lazy-boys! You will do fine, and if you don't, we have a lot of patients who ask us where they can get one of our chairs for their house!
Reply:Thank you that was most useful.
Yes I realize from surfing on E-bay and after finally getting my hands on "Dentistry Today" mag for 2007, that they are super comfortable.
Thank you very much and I think I'll invest in one myself becuase they are comfortable. Report It
Reply:Try ebay .I hope this helps
Reply:try ebay
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Are there any beginner books or websites that you can recommend?
Thanks
Any websites available for basics of dental equipment?
Is your new job not giving you sales material, prehaps a list of features? If not, maybe you should try visiting some local offices that already use the chairs which you are selling. Ask questions like, what they like best about the chair? Also ask if you can question some patients, do they think it's comfortable? Uses the answers to compile a list of things you can point out to potential buyers at the conventions. Things like adjustable head/neck rests make it more comfortable the the patient, and easier to for the doctor to position the patients head for a better line of sight. Also controls on both sides of the chair make it ideal for both the doctor and assistant to adjust the patient. They are glorafied lazy-boys! You will do fine, and if you don't, we have a lot of patients who ask us where they can get one of our chairs for their house!
Reply:Thank you that was most useful.
Yes I realize from surfing on E-bay and after finally getting my hands on "Dentistry Today" mag for 2007, that they are super comfortable.
Thank you very much and I think I'll invest in one myself becuase they are comfortable. Report It
Reply:Try ebay .I hope this helps
Reply:try ebay
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How can I begin selling dental equipment online?
I am interested in starting an e-commerce business selling dental equipment. However I am not sure where to get a license to sell the products.
How can I begin selling dental equipment online?
open your own site %26amp; post it to all the dentist. Go to your lawyer %26amp; find out all the formalities.
Reply:just sell it on e-bay
How can I begin selling dental equipment online?
open your own site %26amp; post it to all the dentist. Go to your lawyer %26amp; find out all the formalities.
Reply:just sell it on e-bay
What would dental equipment have been like a couple of generations ago?
what would dental equipment have been like a couple of generations ago. would it have been very different from what is used today?
What would dental equipment have been like a couple of generations ago?
What 16 Candles to see how fun it was to wear headgear.
Reply:The ADA link will give you more info than you ever need. Basically two to three generations ago had similar care to today except everything was gold crowns or amalgam fillings. Dentists drills were foot operated so much slower and although they had Novocaine they didn't always use it. If you go back 4 or 5 generations that's when things really change.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dentistry
http://www.ada.org/public/resources/hist...
What would dental equipment have been like a couple of generations ago?
What 16 Candles to see how fun it was to wear headgear.
Reply:The ADA link will give you more info than you ever need. Basically two to three generations ago had similar care to today except everything was gold crowns or amalgam fillings. Dentists drills were foot operated so much slower and although they had Novocaine they didn't always use it. If you go back 4 or 5 generations that's when things really change.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dentistry
http://www.ada.org/public/resources/hist...
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