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Putting a New Spin on Polishing – Thoughts on Preserving Tooth Structure and Reducing Ergonomic Challenges

Program Overview

Polishing has been an integral part of a dental hygiene appointment since the profession first began. Initially polishing meant removing stain with a hand activated tool and homemade polishing paste. Soon heavy, belt driven handpieces and commercially prepared pastes became the standard, and now clinicians can use light weight, ergonomically designed corded and cordless polishers to deliver care.

 

While stain removal is still the most common goal, polishing protocols have morphed through the years, and now can include applying desensitizing medicaments, and preparing tooth surfaces for other therapies. This course uncovers options to preserve delicate tooth structures, reduce damage to restorative materials, and improve clinician musculoskeletal health. Little changes, big gains - the answers are always found in the details!

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Live date 02/03/2026 6:30pm CST

Credits: 1.5
AGD Code: 250
Length: 1.5 hrs
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CE CLASS REGISTRATION

Putting a New Spin on Polishing – Thoughts on Preserving Tooth Structure and Reducing Ergonomic Challenges

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We will always keep your information safe. This is an on-demand 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 via email to access the course. Please note: this course in provided in English, only.

 

Your Presenter
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Anne Guignon RDH, MPH
About Your Presenter
Anne Nugent Guignon, RDH, MPH, CSP is a visionary thinker. Anne’s WHY began back in 1971. She simply wanted to know what worked best for clinicians and their clients. As her curiosity grew, so did her passion for sharing information with other in-the-trenches clinicians. Anne’s global thinking resulted in numerous accolades for mentoring, research, and guiding those in the healthcare and client services.

Anne is a highly sought-after international speaker, prolific author, and a recognized expert on the oral microbiome, ergonomics, salivary dysfunction, cariology and erosive tooth wear, and employment law matters. Through the years Anne has received numerous recognitions for her numerous contributions to the dental community, and in 2015 she was awarded the CSP, the National Speakers Association’s highest earned credential.

In 2021, Anne founded The Out Of The Box Learning Academy, a continuing education resource for health care professionals. The Out Of The Box Learning Academy is a Nationally Approved AGD PACE Program Provider. Despite her numerous accomplishments, Anne’s clinician heart is always focused on making clinical practice better, easier, and more rewarding.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Discuss alternative methods of stain removal 
  • Explore the impact of various polishes on lab-fabricated restorations and materials
  • Consider the impact of polishing on exposed root structures
  • Discuss how prophy angles and cup designs, and paste holders modify ergonomic risks 
  • Compare new handpiece designs – corded and portable
  • Master techniques to reduce dental cord torque
  • Discover how to balance handpieces and polishing devices
  • Appreciate the ergonomic nuances of equipment locations

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AGD PACE PROVIDER

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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