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Microteach 2

Learning a way to reduce stress at work

Application of rubber dam

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Aims

To enable the participant to apply rubber dam

Make working with rubber dam more straightforward

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Objectives

Select an appropriate clamp and dam type to isolate a single tooth

Choose the correct clamp for different tooth types

Place the clamp and dam safely and effectively on the tooth

Remove the dam from the tooth

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Introduction

What? Why? When?

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What ?

Latex or non latex sheet Clamp Frame

Punch Forceps

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Why?

Airway protection Tissue retraction Cross infection control Patient comfort Ease of working

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When?

As often as possible! All endo

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How?

Single tooth What are the variables? Clamp Dam Frame

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Molar

Correct clamp Correct dam Correct frame Correct hole size

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Punching the Hole

Stiffer dam, bigger hole Bigger tooth, bigger hole

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Placing dam on frame and clamp on dam

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Apply clamp to tooth

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Summary

Select dam type Select clamp type Select frame type

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Summary 2

Punch hole in correct place Apply dam to frame Apply clamp to dam Apply clamp to tooth