Dental hygiene instrumentation is a skill initially developed in dental hygiene school but is continuously refined and perfected throughout a dental hygienist’s career. The strategic selection, precise adaptation, and safe, effective use of instruments and ultrasonic tips and inserts is a refined art, polished over years of practice. The importance of maintaining the functional safety … Read more
Sonendo, the manufacturer of the GentleWave System®, today reported that they had shipped more than 200,000 GentleWave Procedure Instruments. About achieving this milestone, Sonendo President and CEO, Bjarne Bergheim said, “We are excited to see demand for the GentleWave Procedure continuing to grow – both for consoles and procedure instruments. We believe this increase in demand … Read more
A‑dec announced the launch of an easy way for dentists to try A‑dec|W&H handpieces in their practice—with no commitment: A‑dec|W&H Hands On, Hassle Free Handpiece Try & Buy. Set up as a risk-free way to experience the handpieces free of charge, the offer starts with a visit to the website TryA‑dec.com to see the options. … Read more
If this were your tooth, what would you do….feel free to comment below Hello Rooters! Here is a really herodontic case! Reasons not to save it: 1. Radiological findings indicating severe bone loss 2. Lack of ferrule 3. Huge perforation in the distal canal 4. Three fractured instruments – lentulo, Haedstrom and K-file Reasons to … Read more
The following comes from the Department of Health in Jolly Olde: This letter from the Chief Dental Officer (England) clarifies the situation with regard to decontamination and re-use of instruments, especially those used in endodontic treatment, in the context of variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD). It contains revised advice that dentists are expected to follow. Dentists are … Read more