Sharp Judgement – When and Why Resharpening Your Instrument is Essential
Lecture by Kathleen Bokrossy, RDH, BSc
Join RDH Kathleen Bokrossy for an insightful lecture series on care and maintenance of dental hygiene instruments!
01 Sharp Judgement – When and Why Resharpening Your Dental Hygiene Instrument is Essential
Precision, efficiency, and patient care – these are the hallmarks of effective dental practice, and maintaining sharp instruments plays a crucial role in achieving them. Every well-honed edge enhances tactile sensitivity, reduces practitioner fatigue, and ensures optimal clinical performance.
This session will explore the essential techniques for assessing sharpness, identifying when resharpening is required, and implementing best practices to extend instrument longevity. By mastering these skills, dental professionals can uphold the highest standards of care, safeguarding both their practice and their patients’ well-being. With the right approach, sharp instruments become more than just tools – they are the key to precision and excellence in dentistry.
Take Home Document
Download the documents on the essence of sharpening, signs of instrument wear, and best practices for maintaining the instruments, as presented in the video.
Clinician
Kathleen Bokrossy
Content by RDH, BSc Kathleen Bokrossy
About:
Kathleen Bokrossy, RDH, BSc, has been bringing engaging energy to the dental profession for over 30 years.
Kathleen is the founder and president of rdhu Inc., publisher for the Dental Hygiene Quarterly and the producer and cast member of The RDH View. An interactive and popular presenter, Kathleen is a Key Opinion Leader for Curion, LM-Dental, Crest+Oral-B, and Ivoclar Vivadent.
She is passionate about making change happen and ensures that every program she presents will ignite a spark in the dental hygienist to implement change in their practice!
