EFF-ups Dental Hygienists Make When Using Ultrasonics!
Thursday, January 29, 2026
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Course Code:
418TL
Cost:
$130
Credits:
3
CE Hours
In this clinically relevant course, attendees will discuss a variety of ultrasonic debridement scenarios whereby clinicians often make decisions that negatively impact the removal of calculus and biofilm and create discomfort for patients. In addition, the instructor will provide practical solutions which can immediately be implemented into your dental hygiene appointments.
Speakers
After this course attendees will be able to:
- Explain why you should be considering the cross section of every ultrasonic instrument you use
- Analyze the relationship between power setting and effectiveness, efficiency, and patient comfort
- Identify when a hand instrument should always be the first choice over an ultrasonic tip
- Describe how line angle and CEJ adaption either makes or breaks your debridement procedure
- Discuss why ultrasonic grasp is the key to quicker deposit removal and a happier patient
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