Below are some of the primary characteristics of what defines a profession (as opposed to just a vocation, career or job). Do dental hygienists fit the definition? 1. Obtaining specialized knowledge (usually through a college or university program) Yes. 2. Continuous education for life Yes. 3. Member of a professional body Yes. 4. High…
Intro You can slide two standard saliva ejectors into a standard HVE tip and it will provide good retraction and evacuation during power scaling, and it will also isolate lower quadrants very well when doing solo sealants. Total cost = 15 cents Video Photos Mark Frias, RDH
Intro This instrument has a straight sickle on one end and a straight curet on the other end. If you’re looking to simplify your basic setup for general scaling, this instrument and a posterior sickle is all you need. This instrument also comes in a mini version (see link below). Links http://www.practicon.com/item/scaler-h5-l5-pdt-cruise-instrument-r090-7087736/7087736 http://pdtdental.com/pdt-h5-l5-mini-r092/ http://pdtdental.com/pdt-h5-l5-r090/…
Why should I join the ADHA? During dental hygiene school all my classmates and I became student members of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA). I don’t recall if membership was mandatory at the time, but it sure felt like it was. What I do clearly remember is that our instructors strongly emphasized the…
Links http://www.practicon.com/item/gold-edge-sharpener-7135710/7135710 http://trueedgedental.com Video Photo
Intro I just starting using MadUltrasonic 25k magnetostrictive inserts and they have become my new favorite insert! They’re even better than my old favorite, the Parkell Burnett Power Tip. The company sells many variations, but currently I only have the universal insert, the straight perio insert, and the triple-bend universal insert (my favorite). In this…
Intro In today’s video podcast, I had a great conversation with Madalyn about the products and services her company offers and the topic of power scaling in general. I just started using MadUltrasonic 25k magnetostrictive inserts and they are great so far. Stay tuned for future product reviews. Below is a chronological breakdown of…
Intro Cycling has been a passion of mine since 1993. Cycling has been my path to becoming a fit person. Cycling is the best sport in the world! Cycling will keep you very fit for life too…unless…well…you don’t like cycling, but that’s okay. Don’t look for the “ideal” workout or sport. Don’t go on a…
Intro In this video podcast I have an informative and honest discussion about American Eagle’s XP instruments with Karen Siebert, RDH, MA. Among many other things, Karen is a Lead Clinical Educator for American Eagle Instruments who provides hands-on courses and webinars to teach fellow clinicians how to use XP technology. Some of the most…
Intro In this video, I discuss the pro’s and con’s of the MedLite 4.5x loupes I’ve been using for the last 5 years or so. Links http://www.medliteusa.com Video Photos