This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Dr. Joy D. Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, MHSc, AADH to discuss “The Jacks”. Dr. Joy D. Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, MHSc, AADH is the founder Dr. Joy, RDH and the creator of the Dental Hygiene Student Planner.
Episode Highlights
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Sickle Scalers
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What are the Jacks
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What do the Jacks do
Quotes
“If you are a practicing clinician, chances are you have a Jack in your life.”
“The Jacks I will be talking about today are sickle scalers.”
“A portion of the anatomical crown is below the gingival margin in a healthy mouth, typically 1-2mm, more in a patient with gingival inflammation.”
“The use sickle scalers should be avoided on root surfaces, to prevent unintended gouging.”
“Many clinicians use these beauties improperly causing damage they cannot see.”
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