Clinical Skills•6 min read
Advanced Instrumentation Techniques for Stubborn Calculus
Evidence-based approaches to remove tenacious burnished calculus while minimizing operator fatigue and protecting root surfaces.
Oct 12, 2023
Clinical Skills
Evidence-based instrumentation, periodontal assessment, and treatment protocols for working dental hygienists.
Clinical Skills•7 min read
Ultrasonic Scaling: Best Practices for Clinical Outcomes
Optimize power scaling technique with tip selection, power settings, and lavage to improve outcomes and patient comfort.
Sep 20, 2023
Clinical Skills•6 min read
Gracey Curette Adaptation and Blade Angle Mastery
Master Gracey curette blade adaptation with correct working strokes, fulcrums, and site-specific instrument selection.
Sep 08, 2023
Clinical Skills•7 min read
Periodontal Charting: A Reliable Assessment Protocol
A standardized probing protocol improves diagnostic accuracy and supports defensible, reproducible periodontal records.
Aug 30, 2023
Clinical Skills•8 min read
Radiographic Interpretation for Dental Hygienists
Sharpen image assessment skills to identify calculus, bone loss, and pathology and support the diagnostic workflow.
Aug 18, 2023
Clinical Skills•5 min read
Calculus Detection Techniques That Improve Outcomes
Combine tactile, visual, and adjunctive detection methods to find subgingival calculus you might otherwise miss.
Aug 04, 2023
Clinical Skills•6 min read
A Practical Instrument Sharpening Protocol
Maintain cutting efficiency and tactile sensitivity with a consistent sharpening routine and inspection process.
Jul 22, 2023
Clinical Skills•5 min read
Fluoride Varnish Application: A Clinical Protocol
Apply fluoride varnish effectively using evidence-based indications, technique, and post-application guidance for patients.
Jul 10, 2023
Clinical Skills•6 min read
Caries Risk Assessment in the Hygiene Appointment
Use a structured caries risk assessment to individualize recall intervals, fluoride, and patient education.
Jun 28, 2023
Clinical Skills•6 min read
Aerosol Control in the Dental Hygiene Appointment
Reduce aerosol exposure with pre-procedural rinsing, high-volume evacuation, and barrier protocols that protect everyone.
Jun 14, 2023
Clinical Skills•5 min read
A Daily Infection Control Checklist for Hygienists
A practical, repeatable infection control checklist covering sterilization, barriers, and documentation for every appointment.
May 30, 2023
Clinical Skills•5 min read
Rubber Dam Isolation Basics for Hygienists
Improve moisture control and field visibility with proper rubber dam clamp selection, placement, and removal technique.
May 16, 2023
Clinical Skills•4 min read
Prophy Paste Selection: Grit, Abrasiveness, and Indications
Match prophy paste grit and flavor to the clinical indication without damaging restorations or enamel surfaces.
May 02, 2023
Clinical Skills•5 min read
Managing Dentinal Hypersensitivity During Treatment
Reduce chairside hypersensitivity with desensitizing agents, technique adjustment, and patient-centered communication.
Apr 18, 2023
Clinical Skills•4 min read
Sharps Safety and Injury Prevention Protocol
Prevent percutaneous injuries with safe handling, disposal, and a clear post-exposure response path for the team.
Apr 04, 2023
Clinical Skills•6 min read
Setting Evidence-Based Periodontal Maintenance Intervals
Individualize periodontal maintenance intervals based on disease severity, risk, and patient self-care effectiveness.
Mar 20, 2023
Clinical Skills•5 min read
A Repeatable Framework for Oral Hygiene Instruction
Deliver individualized home-care coaching with a structured assess, demonstrate, and confirm approach that patients retain.
Mar 06, 2023
Clinical Skills•5 min read
Interdental Cleaning: Coaching Patients Effectively
Help patients build consistent interdental habits with the right tools, technique demonstration, and realistic goals.
Feb 21, 2023
Clinical Skills•5 min read
Selecting Between Bitewings and a Full Mouth Series
Choose the right radiographic series based on caries risk, periodontal status, and current evidence-based guidelines.
Feb 07, 2023
Clinical Skills•5 min read
Reducing Aerosol While Scaling Efficiently
Balance thorough debridement with aerosol reduction using lavage tuning, tip choice, and high-volume evacuation.
Jan 24, 2023
Clinical Skills•5 min read
The Modified Pen Grasp: Ergonomics and Control
Refine your modified pen grasp to balance control and relaxation, reducing hand fatigue without sacrificing precision.
Jan 10, 2023
Clinical Skills•5 min read
Assessing Restoration Margins During the Hygiene Visit
Evaluate existing restoration margins for integrity, overhangs, and recurrent concerns to support the diagnostic workflow.
Dec 28, 2022
Clinical Skills•5 min read
Using Intraoral Imaging to Strengthen Patient Communication
Integrate intraoral imaging into the hygiene appointment to make findings visible and improve patient understanding.
Dec 14, 2022
Clinical Skills•4 min read
Clinical Use of Disclosing Solution in Coaching
Use disclosing solution to make biofilm visible, individualize coaching, and give patients concrete feedback on technique.
Nov 30, 2022
Clinical Skills•6 min read
A Thorough Medical History Review Protocol
Conduct a systematic medical history review that identifies risk factors, medication effects, and necessary modifications.
Nov 16, 2022
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