Polishing like a pro: Tools and techniques for next-level coronal plaque removal

May 31, 2023
Many are not up to date with the new standards of cordless polishing. This on-demand RDH Solutions Lab evaluates the proper technique for the latest innovations in coronal polishing.

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Summary

Coronal polishing is a fundamental skill that every dental hygienist learns as a student, but many are not up to date with the new standards of cordless polishing. During this RDH Solutions Lab, Presenter Bethany Montoya, RDH, will evaluate the proper technique for the latest innovations in coronal polishing.

Learning objectives

  • Review 5 common mistakes clinicians make when performing coronal polishing
  • Evaluate ergonomic risks associated with traditional polishing
  • Identify biohazard risks associated with polishing
  • Discover the latest innovations that Pac-Dent has to offer 

Speakers

Bethany Montoya, RDH

Bethany Montoya, RDH, is a practicing dental hygienist, editorial director of Through the Loupes newsletter by DentistryIQ, and serves the industry as a key opinion leader. She has advanced knowledge and training in complex cosmetic dentistry, dental sleep medicine, and implant dentistry. Over the course of her career, she has discovered a passion for leadership, building team culture, communication, and accountability. She has devoted her most recent years to focusing on dentistry's personal and interpersonal aspects through her social media brand, @humanrdh.

Moderator: Amber Auger, MPH, RDH

Amber is the 2019 Sunstar Award of Distinction recipient, a practicing dental hygienist, corporate consultant, and international speaker. She created Thrive in the OP, a membership course that equips dental hygienists with clinical, business, and leadership skills outside of their traditional hygiene degree.

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