Never a Dull Moment: Instrument Sharpening
Thursday, January 30, 2025
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Course Code:
320TH
Cost:
$265.00
Credits:
3
CE Hours
In this course the instructor will demonstrate how to preserve the original instrument design and shape while creating sharp edges, using a variety of hand and mechanical techniques and devices, loupes and lights. A slide presentation and interactive dialogue lay the groundwork for clinical instruction and participant practice, using hand sharpening techniques and several mechanical instrument sharpeners with magnification. Understanding of the key geometrical relationships between instrument surfaces and edges will help attendees be successful using hand and mechanical sharpening techniques and devices.
Speakers
In this course attendees will:
- Recognize optimal periodontal instrument designs
- Understand how to preserve optimal instrument design while sharpening
- Discuss objectives and goals of sharpening
- Compare various hand sharpening techniques
- Practice and compare various mechanical sharpening technology and techniques
Supplies
Supplies Needed
Loupes
Sponsors
Thanks to Q-Optics & Quality Aspirators Inc. for course materials.
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