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FREE — Live CE Class
6:00-7:00 PM CST
Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Are Your Instruments Dull?

Program Overview
Sharp instruments are the backbone of effective and efficient hand scaling but so many clinicians are uncertain when it comes to keeping those tips sharp. Come learn some simple tips and tricks to help you feel more confident in sharpening your hand instruments. Get ideas on how to help your instruments last longer, how to determine a sharpening schedule that works best for you, and when to call it quits and recycle that dull instrument.

Credits: 1
AGD Code: 010
Length: 60 min
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CE CLASS REGISTRATION

Are Your Instruments Dull?

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We will always keep your information safe. This is a live event via computer, tablet or mobile device. You must have a viable internet connection in order to join. After you register, you will receive a link to access the live course. Please note: this course in provided in English, only.

 

Your Presenter
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Michelle Singley, RDH, EdM
About Your Presenter
Michelle has served in multiple positions of leadership in the American Dental Hygienists’ Association at the local, state, and national level and is the past recipient of the ADHA Student Advisor Award. Her extensive dental background includes dental hygiene clinical practice, pedodontic office management, dental hygiene education, and dental hygiene program administration.

Her favorite courses to teach were pre-clinical labs, especially the instrumentation modules. Michelle loves speaking to faculty, students, and practicing dental professionals through Young’s many innovative courses.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Discuss the consequences of dull instruments.
  • Describe proper sharpening techniques.
  • Examine best practices to reduce the costs of sharpening to the practice.
  • Explore instrument alternatives to avoid the burden of sharpening. 

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YOUNG INNOVATIONS INC. is designated as an approved PACE program provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for fellowship, mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement.

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