ANTERIOR teeth: # performed per month
ANTERIOR teeth: % use rubber dam on
ANTERIOR teeth: % use cotton roll or gauze
ANTERIOR teeth: % use isolite
ANTERIOR teeth: % use Other-1
ANTERIOR teeth: % use NO isolation
ANTERIOR teeth: # referred per month
PREMOLAR teeth: # performed per month
PREMOLAR teeth: % use rubber dam on
PREMOLAR teeth: % use cotton roll or gauze
PREMOLAR teeth: % use isolite
PREMOLAR teeth: % use Other-1
PREMOLAR teeth: % use NO isolation
PREMOLAR teeth: # referred per month
MOLAR teeth: # performed per month
MOLAR teeth: % use rubber dam on
MOLAR teeth: % use cotton roll or gauze
MOLAR teeth: % use isolite
MOLAR teeth: % use Other-1
MOLAR teeth: % use NO isolation
MOLAR teeth: # referred per month
GINGIVAL/SUB CARIES teeth: # performed per month
GINGIVAL/SUB CARIES teeth: % use rubber dam on
GINGIVAL/SUB CARIES teeth: % use cotton roll or gauze
GINGIVAL/SUB CARIES teeth: % use isolite
GINGIVAL/SUB CARIES teeth: % use Other-1
GINGIVAL/SUB CARIES teeth: % use NO isolation
GINGIVAL/SUB CARIES teeth: # referred per month
Practitioner ID
Still a general dentist
Performs one or more root canals a month
Endodontic instrument use: Standard NiTi hand K files
Endodontic instrument use: Engine-driven NiTi
Endodontic instrument use: Stainless steel hand K files
Endodontic instrument use: Rotary endodontic instruments
Endodontic instrument use: Other
Use for canal irrigation: Normal saline
Use for canal irrigation: Sodium hypochlorite
Use for canal irrigation: Local anesthetic solution
Use for canal irrigation: Hydrogen peroxide
Use for canal irrigation: Chlorhexidine
Use for canal irrigation: Other
Sealer use: Zinc oxide-eugenol (ZOE)
Sealer use: Epoxy resin based
Sealer use: Calcium hydroxide
Sealer use: Glass ionomer
Sealer use: Other
Obturation techniques use: Lateral condensation/vertical compaction
Obturation techniques use: Continuous wave technique
Obturation techniques use: Thermoplasticized injection technique
Obturation techniques use: Carrier-based techniques (gutta percha)
Obturation techniques use: Thermo-mechanical compaction using rotary instruments
Obturation techniques use: Paste fillers
Obturation techniques use: Other
Fill materials use: Gutta percha
Fill materials use: Resin root filling materials (Resilon)
Fill materials use: Resin-coated gutta percha cones
Fill materials use: Endodontic paste fillers
Fill materials use: Apical barrier material
Fill materials use: Other
Received sufficient knowledge and training re rubber dam use
ANTERIOR teeth: Cotton rolls/gauze as effective as rubber dam
PREMOLAR teeth: Cotton rolls/gauze as effective as rubber dam
MOLAR teeth: Cotton rolls/gauze as effective as rubber dam
ANTERIOR teeth: Isolite as effective as rubber dam
PREMOLAR teeth: Isolite as effective as rubber dam
MOLAR teeth: Isolite as effective as rubber dam
Use of rubber dam reduces the likelihood of infection for PATIENT
Use of rubber dam reduces the likelihood of infection for DENTIST/STAFF
Use of rubber dam reduces reduces potential swallow/aspirate dental items
Using rubber dams when performing root canals improves treatment effectiveness
Rubber dams control moisture very well during root canals
Very important to use a rubber dam every time
Rubber dams tear frequently
Rubber dams make it easier to perform root canals
Most dentists I know use rubber dams
Placing a rubber dam is time-consuming
Clamp placement requires use of additional anesthesia around gumline when rubber dams are used
Using rubber dams to perform root canals is inconvenient
Patients are uncomfortable wearing a rubber dam
Maintaining adequate supply of rubber dams is difficult
HARD/EASY…..place a rubber dam
HARD/EASY…..place a rubber dam ANTERIOR tooth
HARD/EASY…..place a rubber dam PREMOLAR tooth
HARD/EASY…..place a rubber dam MOLAR tooth
HARD/EASY….. fit clamp-too big, too small, awkward size for tooth
HARD/EASY….. place a rubber dam when have limited access/visibility
HARD/EASY….. place a rubber dam when patient limited ability open mouth very wide
HARD/EASY….. explain to a patient the importance of using a rubber dam
HARD/EASY….. to communicate with the patient when a rubber dam is used
HARD/EASY…..use rubber dam with patient -claustrophobic, talkative, gagger, breathing problem
HARD/EASY….. get assistance from auxiliary staff to place a rubber dam when needed
HARD/EASY….. Use rubber dam when you have competing demands in your clinic
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