Are Your Diagnostic Instruments Overdue for a Checkup? ecervello@hu-f… Tue, 05/25/2021 - 12:59

Ensuring Your Mirrors, Probes, and Explorers Are in Top Shape

Think back: When was the last time you updated your diagnostic instrumentation?

A diagnostic instrument’s useful lifespan can extend for years. There may be probes and explorers in use right now in some dental offices that performed exceptionally well over time but are truly no longer in optimal condition to advance efficient and vital dental diagnoses.

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When Is Too Much Light a Bad Thing in Dentistry?

How Reducing Glare Can Make a Big Difference in the Operatory

Dental hygienists rely on two senses to detect calculus: tactile sensitivity and direct observation. Take one away, and hard-to-access areas are bound to be overlooked, leading to incomplete deposit removal.  

This is why we strive to strengthen our two key senses as much as possible, turning to instruments that give us better tactile sensitivity and an array of lights, lenses, and mirrors to improve our vision.