Advanced Instrumentation for the General Practice Dental Hygienist
Summary

Utilizing the same instruments in the general dental practice for scaling and debridement, no matter what the patient’s unique needs happen to be, can be a frustration. It can lead to incomplete scaling and debridement and, ultimately, the patient’s periodontal disease progression. Exploring the use of “non-traditional scaling instruments” can allow for a more effective treatment for a patient’s periodontal condition and promote a more efficient and ergonomically sound dental hygiene practice.