Root Surface Debridement

Dental Webinars – Be Wherever You Want

Don’t miss Bal Chana and Sarah Murray on 27th September at 7:30pm – 9pm. Bal and Sarah will be giving a joint lecture on Root Surface Debridement and lead a lively discussion on mechanical instruments versus ultrasonic scalers.

This webinar will be given from a hygienist’s point of view, but is open to all members of the team who have an interest in this area.

Bal is currently Chair of The British Association of Dental Therapists, and represents BADT on a number of boards. She is also a DCP Inspector for the General Dental Council inspecting DCP training courses.

Sarah has been actively involved with Dental Health, the Journal for the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy, for over 10 years, in addition to serving on various committees within the Society.

Sign up free for this webinar here.

The webinar is live and interactive - with the ability to give, receive and discuss information.

For the full programme of the 2010 Dental Webinar series including Dr. Carol Tait’s series on Endodontics and Dr. Trevor Biggs’s take on Smart Dentine Replacement go to http://www.dentalwebinars.co.uk/

Power Scaling - It's a Matter of Choice

This electronically delivered self-instructional program by Erika A. Eatherton, BS qualifies for 2 AGD PACE CE credits from Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., Inc.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This self-study course will focus on the clinical rationale of power scaling in non-surgical perio therapy, as well as discuss the design, application, and usage techniques of both Magnetostrictive inserts and Piezo tips


OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this ultrasonic instrumentation module, each participant can expect to:

1. Provide an overview of the current status of ultrasonic power scaling options.

2. Understand the role of ultrasonics in non-surgical perio therapy.

3. Discuss the therapeutic objectives related to ultrasonic instrumentation.

4. Define, compare and contrast Piezoelectric and Magnetostrictive technologies, their applications, and their designs.

5. Identify and select an armamentarium for specific patient needs.

Take the course now. If you are not already a 'Friend of Hu-Friedy' you will need to register (free) at the site. CE credits are awarded at completion of the post-test.

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Earning your 2 AGD PACE CE Credits from Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., Inc.

Ultrasonics 101

Ultrasonics 101: A Primer on Practical Use
Speaker: Nancy J. Miller RDH, BA

Hu-Friedy sponsored CE

This electronically delivered self-instructional program is free-of-charge and qualifies for 2 AGD PACE CE credit(s) (Course Code:495) or 1 ADA CERP CE credit(s).  You'll need to join the site but you'll then have access to all kinds of great CE, forums, and reference materail. Running Time: 1 hour.

Synopsis:

Power scalers have made the transition from use for gross calculus removal to more definitive removal of bioburden in periodontal pockets. The next level for most practitioners is their use on all patients to facilitate more optimal ergonomics for the operator, more patient comfort, and time conservation during an appointment allotment.