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Advanced Hand Instrumentation
Danielle A. Victoriano, RDH, BS, MHS
Released 08/08/2008 | Reviewed 12/10/2010 | Expires 12/10/2013
This electronically delivered self-instructional program qualifies for 1 AGD PACE CE credit from Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC.
 
Download the PDF COURSE NOTES HERE.
GOAL
The Dental Hygienist shall be educated on instrument designs and procedures in advanced hand instrumentation critical for patient care.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This self-study course will provide an overview of instrument designs that are critical to the
successful execution of advanced instrumentation for patient care. This course will review innovative options for assessment procedures, as well as initial and definitive debridement procedures.
OBJECTIVES
1. The concept & indication for advanced instrumentation.
2. The benefits and indications for use of the reviewed instruments.
3. Opportunities for use for hoe, file, and chisel scalers.
4. Compare the features and indications for the Nevi® series posterior scalers.
5. Compare the features and indications for furcation and debridement curettes.
6. The benefits and indications for use of Micro Mini Five Gracey curettes.
7. The benefits and indications for use of Pink Ribbon CUREtte.
8. The benefits and indications for use of DiamondTec ® scalers.
9. Become proficient in the various instrumentation techniques associated with the reviewed instruments.
10. Implement knowledge of advanced instrumentation choices related to the delivery of patient care.
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Earning your 1 AGD PACE CE Credit from Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC.
After earning an 80% or higher on your post-test survey, your CE Certificate will be available shortly in your My Account<Continuing Education Section.
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About the Author
Danielle A. Victoriano, RDH, BS, MHS is a Registered Dental Hygienist, with over 13 years of clinical experience and 8 years of dental hygiene education. Danielle holds Associate and Bachelor of Science degrees in Dental Hygiene from LSUHSC School of Dentistry in New Orleans, as well as a Master of Health Sciences in Dental Hygiene, with an Education focus, from LSUHSC School for Allied Health Professions. Her area of thesis study was distance education and dental hygiene programs.
Danielle served as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Dental Hygiene and 1st Year Clinical Coordinator at LSUHSC School of Dentistry in New Orleans, LA, and the 2nd Year Clinical Coordinator at Kennedy-King College/UIC College of Dentistry Dental Hygiene Program in Chicago, IL. Areas of instruction during her tenure included instrumentation, sharpening, dental materials, clinical instruction, and professional development.
She may be reached via email: dvictoriano@hu-friedy.com
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Course Provider: Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC.
Hu-Friedy is an Academy of General Dentistry approved PACE Program Provider. FAGD/MAGD Credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. #218966 (June 1, 2008 - May 31, 2011).
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the AGD PACE through Hu-Friedy Manufacturing Co; 3232 N. Rockwell St., Chicago, Ill. 60618; Phone #773-975-6100
California Registration RP 4884
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