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Aloha Dentist - Procedure Guide

This is the official Procedure Guide for Aloha Dentist. If you are having trouble completing an appointment, follow this guide to ensure that you are completing the procedures correctly.

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Dental Assistant Appointments:

Cleaning:

  1. Ask the client the following questions:
  • How many times do you brush in a day?
  • How many times do you floss in a day?
  • Any issues regarding your teeth I should be aware of?
  1. Hand scale the client’s teeth.
  2. Use a machine scaler to scale the client’s teeth.
  3. Rinse and suction.
  4. Ask the client what toothpaste flavor they would like.
  • Toothpaste flavors: Strawberry, Mint, Bubblegum.
  1. Gently brush the client’s teeth using the toothpaste they requested.

Check-Up:

  1. Ask the client the following questions:
  • How many times do you brush in a day?
  • How many times do you floss in a day?
  • Any issues regarding your teeth I should be aware of?
  1. Ask the client to open their mouth.
  2. Check the client’s mouth for plaque.
  3. Check the client’s mouth for tartar.

Hygiene Specialist Appointments:

Whitening:

  1. Ask the client if they have any questions.
  2. Place retractors in the client’s mouth.
  3. Apply protective gel on the client’s gums.
  4. Apply the whitening solution onto the surfaces of the client’s teeth.
  5. Allow a moment to set before rinsing and suctioning.
  6. Remove the protective gel.
  7. Inform the client to avoid eating for an hour to prevent staining.

Filling:

  1. Ask the client if they have any concerns.
  2. Inject local anaesthetic into the client’s gums surrounding the area where the filling will take place.
  3. Rinse and suction.
  4. Begin to drill the cavity.
  5. Suction.
  6. Ask the client if they would like a silver or white filling.
  7. Apply the filling.
  8. Set it using a setting light.
  9. Inform the client that their teeth may be sensitive for a little while.

Bonding:

  1. Ask the client if they have any questions.
  2. Color match the resin being used to the color of the client’s teeth.
  3. Polish the surface of the tooth.
  4. Rinse and suction.
  5. Apply the resin.
  6. Cure the resin.
  7. Polish the surface of the teeth.

X-Ray Assistant Appointments:

Veneers:

  1. Ask the client if they have any questions.
  2. Take X-Rays of the client’s teeth.
  3. Inject local anaethetic to the area where the veneer will take place.
  4. Remove a small amount of enamel to make room for the veneer.
  5. Color-match the putty being used to the match the color of the client’s teeth.
  6. Apply the veneer to the client’s teeth.
  7. Polish the surfaces of the teeth.

Crowns:

  1. Ask the client if they have any questions.
  2. Inject local anaesthetic into the gums surrounding the tooth.
  3. Drill the tooth.
  4. Rinse and suction.
  5. Place the crown onto the tooth.
  6. Ensure it is secure.

Sealants:

  1. Ask the client if they have any questions.
  2. Rinse and suction the tooth.
  3. Apply etching solution to the tooth.
  4. Dry their teeth.
  5. Prepare the sealant.
  6. Apply the sealant.
  7. Ensure it is positioned correctly.
  8. Cure the sealant.

Dentures:

  1. Do you have any questions before we commence?
  2. Inspect the client’s mouth.
  3. Take an X-Ray of the client’s teeth.
  4. Color match the dentures to the client’s teeth.
  5. Secure the dentures in the client’s mouth.

Orthodontist Appointments:

Braces:

  1. Ask the client if they have any questions.
  2. Take X-Rays of the client’s teeth.
  3. Ask the client what color band they would like.
  • Band colors: Red, Orange, Yellow, Mint, Green, Light Blue, Navy Blue, Rose, Black, White, Silver, Clear.
  1. Place retractors in the clients mouth.
  2. Rinse and suction.
  3. Apply a small drop of glue on each tooth.
  4. Apply the brackets.
  5. Set them using a setting light.
  6. Place the smaller wire through the back brackets.
  7. Secure it with the bands they chose.
  8. Trim the ends of the wire.

Braces Tightening:

  1. Ask the client if they have any questions.
  2. Ask them if they have been having any issues with their braces.
  3. Ask them what color bands they would like.
  • Band colors: Red, Orange, Yellow, Mint, Green, Light Blue, Navy Blue, Rose, Black, White, Silver, Clear.
  1. Place retractors in the clients mouth.
  2. Remove the old bands.
  3. Remove the wire.
  4. Place a new wire through the back brackets.
  5. Secure the brackets with the new band.
  6. Trim the ends of the wire.

Braces Check-Up:

  1. Ask them if they’ve been having any issues with their braces so far.
  2. Ask the client if they have any questions about their braces.
  3. Ask the client to open their mouth.
  4. Examine their braces.
  5. Take X-Rays of their teeth.
  6. Inform them when their braces will be able to be removed.

Braces Removal:

  1. Ask the client if they have any questions.
  2. Loosen and remove the wire.
  3. Loosen and remove the brackets.
  4. Remove the glue.
  5. Rinse and suction.

Spacers:

  1. Ask the client if they have any questions.
  2. Prepare the spacers.
  3. Place the spacers between the molars.
  4. Ensure the spacers are in the correct position.

Surgeon Appointments:

Wisdom Tooth Removal:

  1. Ask the client if they have any questions.
  2. Rinse and suction.
  3. Put them to sleep using general anaesthetic.
  4. Loosen the wisdom teeth before removing them.
  5. Suction.
  6. Place cotton wool where the wisdom tooth were.
  7. Wake the client up and give them an ice pack.

Extraction:

  1. Ask them if they have any questions.
  2. Rinse and suction.
  3. Inject local anaesthetic into the gums surrounding the tooth being extracted.
  4. Loosen the tooth.
  5. Remove the tooth.
  6. Suction.
  7. Place cotton wool where the tooth was.
  8. Inform them that they should wash their mouth after eating and to be careful when touching their mouth.

Root Canal:

  1. Ask the client if they have any questions.
  2. Inject local anaesthetic into the gum surrounding the tooth.
  3. Drill the tooth.
  4. Rinse and suction.
  5. Seal the tooth using a root canal filling.

Dental Implant:

  1. Ask the client if they have any questions.
  2. Rinse and suction.
  3. Put them to sleep using general anaesthetic.
  4. Drill a hole where the implant will be placed.
  5. Secure the implant
  6. Rinse and suction.
  7. Wake them up and give them an ice pack.

Last Updated: 09/11/22

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