This presentation is a guide for any lab professional/student about HOW TO WORK in any dental lab. It tells about the basics, working style/positions, safety protocols and cross infection protocol. Be safe. To listen to this lecture on youtube, browse through the playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVwDAwXhEmAZCA6vcdhJDTzL5d2BGQB1 Feel free to ask questions. twitter.com/faryalsaeed facebook.com/faryalsaeed pk.linkedin.com/in/faryalsaeed youtube.com/c/faryalsaeed g.page/faryal_saeed

1. Orientation
Faryal Saeed Abdal
Chief Dental Technologist | MD (Dentistry) | BA (Mass Comm.)
University Medical & Dental College, Faisalabad

2. DENTAL LAB BASICS
1. Working Style
2. Safety
3. Infection Control

3. 1.Working Style/Position
• 1.1 Basics
• 1.2 Height ofTable
• 1.3 Seating Position
• 1.4Working Positions 1-3

4. 1.1 Basics
Things to consider
• Size of working station (D: 24”-30” xW: 48”-60”)
• Height of working station
• Equipment installed (Micro-motor, Burner, Electric knife)
• Light (Ideal angle 300)
• Working stool

5. 1.2 Height ofTable
• Different heights for different jobs
• Workstation height 32”-34”
For average heighted 5’6” person
• IdealViewing Angle 200
Viewing range 100 to 400

6. 1.3 Seating Position
For optimal working
• Personal should be seated deeply and
comfortably
• Foot rest to be adjusted with comfortable
legs position
• Approx. 10” away from working project
• Wrists should be lightly supported by
edge of table
• Stool to be used without arm-rest

7. 1.4Working Position 1
• Head bend slightly forward
• Hand-rest on table

8. 1.4Working Position 2
• Chin is retracted slightly
• Forearms on the table
• Wrists away from the edge

9. 1.4Working Position 3
• One (left) wrist on table edge
• Right working hand for detailing

10. 2. Safety
• 2.1 Safety Rules 1-7
• 2.2 Safety with rotary equipment
• 2.3 Safety with HighTemperature Equipment
• 2.4 Safety with Chemicals

11. 2.1 Safety Rule 1
Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions
• ‘How to use’ instructions
• Safety instructions
• Troubleshooting

12. 2.1 Safety Rule 2
Never operate machine without training because
• It can harm you
• It is expensive

13. 2.1 Safety Rule 3
It is always better to have partner
• Two are better than one
• Better ideas & suggestions
• Support, in case of emergency

14. 2.1 Safety Rule 4
Never wear open toe shoes
• Use closed toe shoes for safety
• Protect yourself from
chemicals and sharp objects

15. 2.1 Safety Rule 5
Secure yourself by avoiding
• Loose jewelry
• Loose hair
• Long sleeves
• Long nails

16. 2.1 Safety Rule 6
Use protective gear
• Eye wear
• Face mask
• Gloves
• Overall/Coat

17. 2.1 Safety Rule 7
Secure yourself from sharp objects
• Wires
• Knives, carvers, blades
• Wire and plaster cutters

18. 2.2 Safety; Rotary Equipment 1
Extreme care on high speed equipment
• MICROMOTOR/HIGH-SPEED LATHE
i. No gloves
ii. No long nails
iii. No vibrating burs
iv. Always use stand/cradle for HP

19. 2.2 Safety; Rotary Equipment 2
Extreme care on high speed equipment
• MODELTRIMER
i. No long sleeves
ii. No long nails

20. 2.2 Safety; Rotary Equipment 3
Extreme care on high speed equipment
• POLISHING LATHE
i. No long sleeves
ii. No long nails
iii. No vibration

21. 2.3 Safety; HighTemperature 1
Extreme care on high temperature equipment
• PRE-HEAT FURNACE/CASTING MACHINE
i. Use protective gear
ii. Use model forceps

22. 2.3 Safety; HighTemperature 2
Extreme care on high temperature equipment
• BUNSEN BURNER/STOVE
i. Use protective gear
ii. Use model forceps

23. 2.4 Safety; Chemicals
Extreme care when dealing with chemicals
• Flammable
• Toxic etc.
• Acrylic resin is highly inflammable
always keep it away form burner
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24. 3. Infection Control
3.1 Sources 1-2
3.2 Precautions 1-5

25. 3.1 Source 1
Direct root of transmission
• Blood
• Saliva

26. 3.1 Source 2
Indirect root of transmission
Or accidental exposures
• Knives
• Carvers
• Cutter
• Blades

27. 3.2 Precautions 1
Preparing to work
• Separate station for incoming work
• Separate station for outgoing work
• Well ventilated environment

28. 3.2 Precautions 2
Before work
• Use of protective gear
• Clean workstation before and after
• Disinfection (models and environment) where needed

29. 3.2 Precautions 3
After work
• Clean workstation before and after
• Disinfect your cases/prosthesis

30. 3.2 Precautions 4
Must do
• Wash hands always before and after
• Wash impression etc. under running water/use chemical agents
• Use zip pouches
• Use fire and safety, when needed

31. 3.2 Precautions 5
Must do-nots
• No eating or drinking
• No personal belongings (bags etc.) in work area
• No running
• No loose hair or sleeves

32. Waste disposal
Use bins wisely
• Yellow for infectious waste
• Blue/White for non-infectious waste

33. PIECE OF ADVICE

34. Sources
• Abdal’s Lab Manuals of Dentistry by Faryal Saeed Abdal
• Dental laboratory rules and safety guidelines by James Knozsky
• Controlling cross infection in dental laboratory by British DentalTechnology
• Guidelines for Infection Control by Australian Dental Association

35. Contact Author
Faryal Saeed Abdal
[Chief Dental Technologist]
Dental Section, Madinah Teaching Hospital
University of Faisalabad, Sargodha Road
Faisalabad – Pakistan (38000)
faryalsaeed@gmail.com | +92 312 4027663
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