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It's About Time To Get On The Cutting Edge

A Self-Instructional Course for a Simplified Approach to Sharpening Periodontal Scalers and Curettes.

This electronically delivered self-instructional program qualifies for 2 AGD PACE CE credits from Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC.

GOAL
The Dental Hygienist will be able to implement a new approach to sharpening periodontal scalers and curettes.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This self-study course teaches a new simplified approach to sharpening and testing the Sickle Scaler, Universal Curette, and Gracey Curette through descriptions, illustrations, and video. The alternative method being taught utilizes the simple visual imagery of the hands of the clock to establish the correct positions while holding the instrument stationary and moving the stone.

OBJECTIVES
After completing this course, the participant should be able to:

1. List the benefits achieved when utilizing scalers and curettes with sharp cutting edges.
2. Distinguish a "dull" cutting edge from a "sharp" cutting edge.
3. Characterize the Arkansas Stone, the India Stone, and the Ceramic Stone according to:

a. Shape

b. Abrasive grit size

c. Preferred lubricant

4. Describe how the traditional "degrees of angulation" correspond with the clock positions in this strategy.
5. Identify the essential grasp of both the instrument and the sharpening stone as defined in this technique.
6. Describe the sharpening procedure for Sickle Scalers, Universal Curettes, and Gracey Curettes as outlined in this technique.
7. Define the procedure for determining when a "sharpened" blade actually is "sharp".

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