Four-Handed Dentistry

Synopsis

Four-handed dentistry, or assisted operating, is a technique of dental surgery in which the dental surgery assistant works in close co-operation with the dentist to carrying out operations. The programme gives an introduction and guide to the technique and points out its advantages for the dentist, the dental nurse and the patient.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 22 min.

Year of production

1979

Availability

Hire,
Sale; 2000 sale: £15.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Notes

Note that this is an older programme, and the practitioners are shown not wearing gloves. The techniques and equipment have not changed, however.

Uses

Clinical students, dental nurses, general dental practitioners.

Subjects

Dentistry

Keywords

dental procedures; surgery

Credits

Director

Michael Paul

Producer

Michael Paul

Writer

Ellis Paul

Cast

Ellis Paul

Sponsor

Name

University of Sheffield, Department of Clinical Dentistry

Distributor

Name

University of Sheffield Learning & Teaching Services

Web

http://onlineshop.shef.ac.uk/browse/category.asp?compid=1&modid=1&catid=114 External site opens in new window

Phone

0114 22 20401

Address

New Spring House (Ground Floor)
231 Glossop Road
Sheffield
S10 2GW
United Kingdom

Notes

LeTS holds a back catalogue of high quality educational video programmes it has produced, all of which are available in DVD format. The 100+ titles cover most academic subject areas and contain valuable sequences in the form of animations and demonstrations. The DVDs are available to purchse from the university’s online store.