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Module 8 Objectives:

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• Gloves: Discuss sterile vs. non-sterile gloves, compare nitrile vs. latex, and safely remove/discard gloves.
• Visualization: Explain the importance of magnification and illumination for exodontia.
• Airway Protection: Recognize that oropharyngeal protection is standard of care and identify multiple items/techniques to protect the airway.
• Bite Blocks: List bite block types and demonstrate unique ways to use them.
• Scalpels: Identify common blades/handles and demonstrate proper grip and technique.
• Surgical Handpieces: Compare handpiece options and appreciate the benefit of bur guards.
• Surgical Burs: List common/unique burs and select the correct bur for each situation.
• Suction: Name various types of surgical suctions and choose the appropriate one.
• Retractors: Recognize common retractors, place/hold them correctly, and use Isolite®/Isodry® in novel ways.
• Periosteal Elevators: Demonstrate proper use.
• Periotomes: Distinguish periotome ends, state functions, and demonstrate proper technique.
• Luxating Elevators / Proximators™: Define, use properly, and sharpen them.
• Luxators: Describe and demonstrate correct technique.
• 301 Elevator: Demonstrate appropriate grasp and use.
• 77R vs. 46R: Distinguish and list benefits/characteristics.
• 303 Apexo: Describe and identify its characteristics.
• 63 Spade Elevator: Add to armamentarium and use effectively.
• Cryer Elevators: Demonstrate wheel-and-axle technique; list types and appropriate indications.
• Cogswell B vs. Crane Pick: Distinguish and use properly; demonstrate creation of a purchase point.
• Root Tip Pick: Describe and demonstrate proper technique for retrieving fragments.
• Stieglitz & Peet Forceps: Describe and state their relevance to exodontia.
• English vs. American Forceps: Distinguish and discuss pros/cons.
• 88L/88R: Utilize to extract upper molars.
• 23 Cowhorn: Demonstrate proper technique.
• 222 Forceps: Discuss advantages and applications.
• 210S vs. 210H Forceps: Distinguish and know when each is beneficial.
• Curettes: Recognize, know when/how to use them, and identify areas requiring caution.
• Rongeurs: Describe types and explain when/why/how they are used.
• Bone Files: Discuss types, purpose, and proper technique.
• Hemostats: Understand their uses and distinguish from needle drivers.
• Tissue Forceps: Identify types and explain why they improve surgical procedures.
• Needle Drivers: Recall styles (Castroviejo, Olsen-Hegar, Mayo-Hegar).
• Scissors: State how scissors are used during surgical procedures.