The only thing dull in this course will be the instruments we provide to practice your sharpening skills. It’s time to make the successful transition into consistent precise instrument sharpening leading to healthier patient outcomes. This lively hands-on course will explore the reasons you may avoid sharpening and inspire you to implement a simple “clock technique” that will improve your accuracy and instrumentation performance right away. Come ready to learn how to sharpen effectively and efficiently, evaluate new sharpening options and power devices while finding solutions to your sharpening obstacles. Individualized instruction and observation will enhance your command of the skills required to accomplish this critical task quickly and easily. This course covers sharpening skills for universal scalers and curettes and Gracey curettes. Make every minute matter with sharp instruments!
Date & Time
Thursday April 25th, 2024 2:30pm CDT
End Date & Time
Thursday April 25th, 2024 4:30pm CDT
Session Number
T2427
Learning Objectives
1.) Refresh your knowledge of instrument design and sharpening stone options.
2.) Recognize obstacles to instrument sharpening and learn how to overcome them.
3.) Review common sharpening errors and discover techniques to avoid them.
4.) Master techniques for restoring and maintaining sharp cutting edges.
5.) Select the most appropriate sharpening method for you
Format
Workshop
Audience
Dentist, Hygienist, Assistant, Dental Therapist
Topic
Dental Hygiene
CEU Credits
2.0 Fundamental CEs
AGD Code
010
Pricing for Dentist (Early Bird)
180
Pricing for Staff (Early Bird)
170
Pricing for Dentist
190
Pricing for Staff
180
Category Course Catalog
Event Attendees
5
Going
3
Interested