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FREE — On-Demand CE Class

Best Clinical Choices for Slow Speed Handpieces and Polishing Pastes

Program Overview
In this one-hour course, dental hygienists will gain a comprehensive understanding of the clinical choices involved in selecting the most appropriate slow speed handpieces and polishing pastes. The course will provide a detailed comparison between the cosmetic and therapeutic benefits of various polishing pastes, focusing on key ingredients and their effects on patient outcomes. Participants will explore the Selective Polishing Theory, learning how to explain this essential concept to patients in a way that promotes optimal oral health. The course will also cover the importance of choosing the right prophy paste grit for each procedure, clarifying why the use of coarse grit alone is not always the best option. Additionally, the course will delve into the differences between corded and cordless slow speed handpieces, emphasizing the significance of RPMs (rotations per minute) in achieving desired results. Attendees will also learn best practices for maintaining slow speed handpieces, ensuring their longevity and performance. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to combine handpiece speed with the ideal polishing paste to maximize both patient comfort and clinical efficacy. This knowledge will allow hygienists to make informed decisions that enhance patient care and satisfaction.

Credits: 1
AGD Code: 010
Length: 1 hrs
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CE CLASS REGISTRATION

Best Clinical Choices for Slow Speed Handpieces and Polishing Pastes

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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

  • Compare the cosmetic vs. the therapeutic benefits of polishing pastes, including ingredients.
  • Discuss the Selective Polishing Theory and how to explain the concept to patients.
  • Differentiate polishing grits of prophy pastes; why they vary, and the best procedures for utilization (Why course grit only is not the answer?)
  • Compare corded vs. cordless slow speed handpieces and why RPMs are important.
  • List the maintenance steps of slow speed handpieces.
  • Discuss the combination of handpiece speed and polish choice. 

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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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