Dental HygieneIntermediateFree
Advanced Periodontal Instrumentation for Hygienists
Elevate your instrumentation skills with advanced scaling and root planing techniques. Covers ultrasonic optimization, ergonomic positioning, and integration of adjunctive therapies.
Dr. Laura Schmidt
DDS, MS · University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry
3 CE Credits
3 hours
4 Chapters
16 Lessons
Intermediate
periodontalinstrumentationultrasonichygiene
Course Curriculum
1
Ultrasonic Instrumentation Mastery
4 lessons + quiz
- 1Magnetostrictive vs. Piezoelectric Selection
- 2Power Settings & Insert Selection
- 3Adaptation Techniques by Tooth Surface
- 4Lavage Solutions & Subgingival Irrigation
- Chapter Quiz
2
Advanced Hand Instrumentation
4 lessons
- 1Gracey Curet Advanced Techniques
- 2Mini-Five & After-Five Applications
- 3Furcation Instrumentation Strategies
- 4Implant-Safe Instrument Selection
3
Ergonomics & Injury Prevention
4 lessons
- 1Patient & Operator Positioning
- 2Wrist & Hand Exercises
- 3Loupes & Ergonomic Equipment
- 4Career Longevity Strategies
4
Adjunctive Therapies
4 lessons + quiz
- 1Locally Delivered Antimicrobials
- 2Air Polishing with Glycine Powder
- 3Laser-Assisted Therapy for Hygienists
- 4Probiotic Therapy & Oral Microbiome
- Chapter Quiz
Free
No registration required
CE Credits3
Duration3 hours
Chapters4
Total Lessons16
Quizzes2
LevelIntermediate
What You'll Learn
- Ultrasonic Instrumentation Mastery
- Advanced Hand Instrumentation
- Ergonomics & Injury Prevention
- Adjunctive Therapies
Your Instructor
Dr. Laura Schmidt
DDS, MS
Director of CBCT and Digital Imaging
Dr. Schmidt is a recognized authority on cone beam computed tomography and advanced dental imaging, having trained thousands of practitioners on proper CBCT utilization and interpretation. She serves on the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs and co-authored the ADA's guidelines on the appropriate use of CBCT in clinical practice.