WHEN, WHERE & WHY? The Dental Hygienists Guide to Combining Hand Scaling, Air Polishing and Ultrasonic
About this Seminar
Dental hygienists dedicated to clinical practice spend the majority of patient treatment time battling biofilm, calculus, and stain. While ultrasonic technology, subgingival air polishing, and hand instruments each have their claims for effectively disrupting and removing hard and soft deposits, the key question remains: when, where and why should each method be used? This session separates science from clever marketing and explores advantages and limitations of each procedure, inspiring the critical thinking needed to develop individualized debridement strategies for each patient’s unique needs. The session will feature live audience polling and clinical demonstrations to reinforce key takeaways and support practical application.
- Examine current research on ultrasonics, supra/subgingival air polishing, and hand instrumentation to determine their respective roles in preventing and treating periodontal disease.
- Apply evidence-based decision making to select and sequence debridement instruments, magnetostrictive and piezoelectric technologies, and powder formulations to achieve patient-specific clinical results and maximize comfort.
- Design or enhance biofilm therapy protocols that strengthen overall treatment efficiency, streamline appointment flow and promote professional growth and satisfaction within the dental hygiene team.
Presenters
Dani Botbyl
About Dani Botbyl
Dani Botbyl is an educator, author, and award-winning researcher who has been a trailblazer for the advancement of ultrasonic technology in dental hygiene practice and education in North America and abroad. The culmination of her knowledge and research has produced multiple publications in industry and peer-reviewed journals and textbooks. Dani has presented hundreds of courses to students, faculty and practicing clinicians nationally and internationally. Her passion for enhancing the expertise of dental hygienists creates learning experiences that are not to be missed!