Teamwork between the practitioner and the nurse

In this 3 part series, Dr. Martyn Amsel and Sally Chadwick at Dynamic Dentistry, demonstrate some important aspects of dental ergonomics and efficient team working. 

Teamwork between the practitioner and the nurse. Part 1. Instrument exchange - Dr. Martyn Amsel and Sally Chadwick

Aims and objectives:

• 4 handed dentistry, the instrument exchange

Teamwork between the practitioner and the nurse. Part 2. Aspiration - Dr. Martyn Amsel and Sally Chadwick

Aims and objectives:

• 4 handed dentistry, aspiration

Teamwork between the practitioner and the nurse. Part 3. Ergonomics - Dr. Martyn Amsel and Sally Chadwick

Aims and objectives:

Gain an overview of ergonomics, taking into consideration:

• Ergonomic design of a surgery
• Magnification, loupes, microscope
• Efficient team working to include aspiration, retraction, instrument exchange