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FREE — Live CE Class
7:00-8:00 PM CDT
Monday, December 7, 2026

The Evolution of Sharp: From Steel to Glacier

Program Overview

Proper instrumentation is imperative to efficient and effective dental hygiene care. This deep dive traces the evolution of scaling instruments — from traditional stainless steel, to XP® Sharpen-Free Technology, to the newest innovation, Glacier™ with XP² Technology. Explore tips and tricks for popular sickles and curettes, and learn how sharpen-free design has evolved to improve sharpness, longevity, and ergonomics. This practical course will also explain the nuances of instrument design and how that relates to use. Reignite your passion and confidence for instrumentation!
Credits: 1
AGD Code: 010
Length: 1 hr
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CE CLASS REGISTRATION

The Evolution of Sharp: From Steel to Glacier

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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

  • Trace the evolution of dental scaling instruments from traditional steel to sharpen-free and "sharpen-less" technology, including the newest Glacier™ XP² innovation.

  • Evaluate the differences between sharpen-free technologies. 

  • Discuss the differences and likenesses among popular curette and scaler designs, including Jack, Gracey, and Langer instruments.

  • Identify how to organize and identify instruments using color-coded handle systems. 

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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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