Retipping Hand Instruments: The Myths

Sherry Burns, RDH, MS and Judy Zack Bendit, RDH, BS

This electronically delivered self-instructional program qualifies for 1 AGD PACE CE credit from Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC. Released 05/10/2010 | Expires 05/10/2013.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION 
This course will define the word "retipping" and take a closer look at the steps involved in retipping hand instruments. Key features in the original manufacturing process will be described along the contrasting process of retipping instruments. This course will also explain the potential risks and costs associated with retipped instruments.

OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion of this module, each participant can expect to:

1. Define the term "retipping".
2. Identify the steps involved in "retipping" a hand instrument.
3. Describe the key features in the original manufacturing process.
4. Contrast "retipping" with the original manufacturing process.
5. Cite FDA guidelines for "retipped" instruments.
6. Identify potential risks of using "retipped" instruments.
7. Compare the cost of "retipping" with replacing instruments.

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About the Authors

Sherry Burns, RDH, MS
Sherry is the Senior Education Consultant with Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., Inc. Her distinguished career started with a B.S. degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of Michigan in 1967 and a Masters degree from the University of Missouri at Kansas City in 1972. Her extensive professional experience spans four decades as a private practice clinician, educator, researcher, author and community health dental hygienist.

Sherry has gained international recognition as an expert on instrument design, sharpening and clinical techniques. She has collaborated with Hu-Friedy on numerous instrument designs and holds a U.S. patent. She is the originator of the design concept for the After Five® curettes and the simplified sharpening strategy known as "It's About Time to Get On the Cutting Edge." Her most recent creative efforts contributed to the innovative concept of the Satin Swivel™ Ultrasonic Insert and the Gracey 17/18 curette. Sherry has lectured extensively around the world and authored numerous articles and textbook chapters.

Judy Zack Bendit, RDH, BS
Born and raised in a dental office with over 35 years of experience in dentistry. Judy travels extensively as a national speaker. She is on the faculty at Temple University-Maurice H. Kronberg School of Dentistry as well as an advisory board member at Harcum College School of Dental Hygiene in Bryn Mawr PA. She is a long standing member of ADHA and Distinguished Academy member of the Pennsylvania Dental Hygiene Association. She worked for many years in clinical hygiene followed by over twelve years in sales for Interplak Toothbrush Co. and Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., Inc. She is an educational consultant for Hu-Friedy
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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