1.1.3 Arrival Process

What is the process once I arrive at the location?

  • If you are taking a self-service course:
    • Promethean Dental Systems utilizes the Simodont for self-service courses, which includes the following courses:
      • Pre-Admissions Hand Skills Course
      • Dental Licensure Preparation Course
    • Go to the Simodont when you are ready to prepare for your course
    • Turn on the Simodont by pressing the black button with the white circle on the left side of the Simodont.
    • Log into the Simodont with the User ID and Password provided to you via email
    • Use the touchscreen to select the Pre-Admissions Hand Skills Courses for Week 1 - Week 6 or the Dental Licensure Preparation Course.  See courses details in the Customer Knowledge Base under PDS Evolve.   
      • Prior to starting your course , adjust the hand piece and mirror for right-handed or left-handed and move the foot pedal to a comfortable position. 
      • Raise or lower the Simodont to your comfort level by pressing the up or down button on the left side of the Simodont.
      • Raise or lower your stool to your comfort level, remembering to focus on ideal ergonomic position from which to work.
      • Finally, adjust the joystick to position the block to the position in which you wish to perform  the procedure. 
        1. System Information
          1. Components
            System Components Pic
        2. Starting the Simodont
          1. Standby switch
            1. Audible beep
            2. Log in
          2. Height Adjustment
            1. Ergonomic seating position
              Seated Position Pic
              1. Feet flat
              2. Lower below the knee straight, above the knee bent downwards
              3. Lower back against the chair
              4. 3D display s/b same height as breastbone
        • Indirect Vision is ensured with the proper positioning
        1. Foot Pedal
          1. R or L
          2. Best position is so the foot does not move when pressing down
        2. Logging In
          1. Generic account is always available
          2. Everyone should have their own account
        • Passwords should be specific to the log in candidate
        1. Enter
          1. Username, password and hit the login button
        2. Log Out
          1. Upper R corner, click on username, click logout.
          2. Log out after every session
        • Log out is automatic after 60 min
        1. Setting up for L handed Use
          Warning Pic 
          1. Switching gimbals R to L
      • Mirror Pic

        handpiece pic

         

        1. Creating the extra finger rest

        finger rest pic

          
    • If you are taking a monitored course, your Monitor will meet you when you arrive and get you prepared for your course.
      • Promethean Dental Systems utilizes the Learning Management System, Manikins, and the Simodont for monitored courses, which includes the following courses:
        • Pre-Admissions Bootcamp
        • International Dentist Program
        • Basic Installation Training
        • Advanced Installation Training
        • Hygiene Licensure Preparation Course
        • Hygiene Licensure Examination
        • Dental Licensure Examination
        • Continuing Education Didactic Courses
        • Continuing Education Simulation Courses, including Patient-Centric Simulation
        • Remediation Courses
      • Your monitor will meet you when you arrive an prepare for your course
      • Your monitor will turn on the Simodont by pressing the black button with the white circle on the left side of the Simodont
      • Your monitor will assist you with logging into the Simodont with the User ID and Password provided to you via email
      • Your monitor will assist you in using the touchscreen to select the Pre-Admissions Hand Skills Courses for Week 1 - Week 6 or the Dental Licensure Preparation Course.  See courses details in the Customer Knowledge Base under PDS Evolve. 
      • Prior to starting your course , Your monitor will assist you in adjusting the hand piece and mirror for right-handed or left-handed and move the foot pedal to a comfortable position. 
      • Your monitor will assist you in raising or lowering the Simodont to your comfort level by pressing the up or down button on the left side of the Simodont.
      • Your monitor will assist you in raising or lowering your stool to your comfort level, remembering to focus on ideal ergonomic position from which to work.
      • Finally, your monitor will assist you in teaching you how to adjust the joystick to position the block to the position in which you wish to perform  the procedure. 
            1. System Information
              1. Components
                System Components Pic
            2. Starting the Simodont
              1. Standby switch
                1. Audible beep
                2. Log in
              2. Height Adjustment
                1. Ergonomic seating position
                  Seated Position Pic
                  1. Feet flat
                  2. Lower below the knee straight, above the knee bent downwards
                  3. Lower back against the chair
                  4. 3D display s/b same height as breastbone
            • Indirect Vision is ensured with the proper positioning
            1. Foot Pedal
              1. R or L
              2. Best position is so the foot does not move when pressing down
            2. Logging In
              1. Generic account is always available
              2. Everyone should have their own account
            • Passwords should be specific to the log in candidate
            1. Enter
              1. Username, password and hit the login button
            2. Log Out
              1. Upper R corner, click on username, click logout.
              2. Log out after every session
            • Log out is automatic after 60 min
            1. Setting up for L handed Use
              Warning Pic 
              1. Switching gimbals R to L
          • Mirror Pic

            handpiece pic

             

            1. Creating the extra finger rest

            finger rest pic