F11:The Instrument Check-Up
Subject: 130–Electives
Subject: 130–Electives
Credit: 1 Lecture
Friday, July 15: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Audience: DTC (D,H,A,O,T), ST, R
Fee: Free
Location: Exhibit Hall
Speaker Bio: Columbia, SC; regional account manager, Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co.; past president, American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA)
Description: What are the common problems with dental instrumentation, and how can they be prevented? Learn how proper care and handling of dental instruments can save your office time and money and reduce frustration. During this course, attendees will discover the proactive approach to preventing damage and extending the life of dental instruments to ensure proper functionality for patient care and practice efficiency. The importance of conducting instrument assessments will be reviewed, as well as resources to help extend the life of dental instruments in their practice. Plan to attend as a team!
Learning objectives:
- Be able to identify common instrument problems.
- Be able to prevent instrument damage.
- Be able to recognize when instruments need repair or replacement.
- Understand why it’s important for the dental team to take steps to preserve the life of instruments.
- Be able to comprehend the perils of re-tipping.
This Learning Lab is brought to you by Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co. LLC
