The main student laboratory (Room 433) is used for most pre-clinic-related laboratory work. However, as students transition into the third-floor clinics, each clinic has a clinic lab area associated with their assigned chair and clinic. Each location has sit-down chair spaces, air and gas outlets, and quick handpiece connections (tubing required). Also available are model trimmers, vibrators, vacuum mixers, high and low-speed polishing lathes, and work sinks.
Clinic laboratories are available Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 12:00 am, and must be accessed via your student ID card after 4:30 p.m. Each clinic is monitored, and access will be restricted if clinical areas are not maintained acceptably. To maintain the clinical laboratories in a presentable condition, the following rules will apply:
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Use white lab paper (available in each clinic laboratory) on countertops.
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Always use water with model trimmers. Flush with copious amounts of water to prevent clogging. Turn off model trimmers when not in use.
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Keep sinks free of excess stone, plaster, and impression material.
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Keep personal possessions to the minimum necessary to do your work.
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Mixing bowls, spatulas, and hoses for vacuum mixers are provided by the COD. They must be cleaned immediately after use. Failure to maintain equipment may result in loss of lab privileges.
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When working after hours, students are responsible for checking out any necessary equipment from Central Sterilization.
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Do not use these areas for social gatherings. Those activities should be confined to the student commons area, student lounge, or atrium.
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Students must clean up after themselves.
