542 The Art of the Stroke: Hand Instrumentation in Dental Hygiene

Podcast: A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast · Jessica Atkinson, RDH and David Torres CRDH

Opublikowano: 2026-06-10

In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and Dave welcome back Dr. Emily Boge to explore the evolving balance between ultrasonic technology and hand instrumentation in modern dental hygiene. We dive into why ultrasonics are powerful tools — but not magic wands — and why mastering hand instrumentation remains essential for effective patient care. We look into a humbling calibration story that changed the clinical approach and the importance of diagnostic instruments, assessment skills, and clinician awareness in achieving better outcomes. This conversation is a reminder that great hygiene care is not...