Power Scaling: It's A Matter of Choice

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Power Scaling - It's a Matter of Choice

Erika A. Eatherton, BS

This electronically delivered self-instructional program qualifies for 2 AGD PACE CE credits from Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC. Released 11/13/2008 | Reviewed 12/10/2010 | Expires 12/10/2013.

Download the PDF COURSE NOTES HERE.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This self-study course will focus on the clinical rationale of power scaling in non-surgical perio therapy, as well as discuss the design, application, and usage techniques of both Magnetostrictive inserts and Piezo tips

OBJECTIVES

Upon the completion of this ultrasonic instrumentation module, each participant can expect to:
1. Provide an overview of the current status of ultrasonic power scaling options.
2. Understand the role of ultrasonics in non-surgical perio therapy.
3. Discuss the therapeutic objectives related to ultrasonic instrumentation.
4. Define, compare and contrast Piezoelectric and Magnetostrictive technologies, their applications, and their designs.
5. Identify and select an armamentarium for specific patient needs.

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Earning your 2 AGD PACE CE Credits 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

Erika Eatherton holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing, and is currently an MBA candidate at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. She has been serving the dental hygiene market since 2000, and has devoted hundreds of hours to continuing dental education.

Erika spent the first four years of her dental career working closely with the hygiene community at Sunstar Americas, Inc. (formerly the John O. Butler Co.) while managing their floss and accessories product lines. In 2004, Erika joined the dental hygiene practitioners department at Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., Inc. as the Product Manager for Diagnostic Instruments. Since 2005, Erika has managed Hu-Friedy's Power Scaling line. During her time at Hu-Friedy, Erika has been actively involved in several new product development projects.

She may be reached via e-mail: eeatherton@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