Basic InstrumentationThese videos will provide a summary of the use of both assessment instruments and basic calculus removal instruments. Fundamentals of instrumentation such as the modified pen grasp, intraoral and extraoral fulcrums, insertion at 0 degrees, adaptation to the tooth surface upon insertion to the base of the pocket, lateral pressure to detect and remove calculus, and the differences between the exploratory (assessment), scaling (calculus removal) and root planing (finishing) strokes are shown. You can see the ODU 11/12 explorer, probe, anterior sickle, and 204S sickle scaler used on both a typodont and patient. Additionally, there are demonstrations of the 11/12 Gracey and the 13/14 Gracey curette on a typodont.
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Welcome to Registered Dental Hygienist Development, brought to you by Margaret Newville RDH, MEd. This resource is intended for both dental hygiene students and their faculty. Browse videos demonstrating the basic instrumentation used in beginning scaling techniques. There are also sample images of radiographs to practice identifying normal and abnormal findings. Expansion of RDH Development is in progress so check back frequently!
Midterms are over so we have reached the half-way point in the semester. It is important to focus on what you accomplished and not get discouraged by the amount of work that is still to be done. A famous quote to think about is: “Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.” by Abraham Lincoln. We only have 6 more weeks so “just keep swimming” as a wise Junior once said. More News