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.

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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! 

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Join RDH Kathleen Bokrossy for an insightful lecture series on care and maintenance of dental hygiene instruments!

02 Beyond Repair: Knowing When to Retire Dental Instruments

Every tool has a lifespan, and in dental hygiene, recognizing when instruments are beyond repair is essential for maintaining clinical excellence and ensuring patient safety. Worn-out tools not only compromise efficiency but can also lead to increased clinician fatigue and suboptimal care.

This session explores the key indicators of irreparable instrument wear, highlights the risks of using compromised tools, and provides strategies for making informed decisions about instrument retirement and replacement. By maintaining high-quality instruments, dental professionals can uphold the integrity of their practice and safeguard both patient outcomes and their own well-being.

Knowing when to let go of outdated tools is a vital part of delivering precise, effective care – ensuring every patient benefits from well-maintained, high-performing instruments.

Take Home Document

Download the document on when to retire instruments, as presented in the video.

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Clinician

Kathleen Bokrossy

Video 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! 

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Join RDH Kathleen Bokrossy for an insightful lecture series on care and maintenance of dental hygiene instruments!

03 The Sharpening Debate: Sharpen-Free vs. Traditional Instruments

Maintaining dental hygiene instruments is more than routine upkeep – it directly impacts clinical efficiency, patient care, and practitioner well-being. Choosing between sharpen-free and traditional sharpenable instruments requires a thoughtful evaluation of effectiveness, ergonomics, and financial investment.

This session provides a comprehensive look at the benefits and challenges of each instrument type, offering insights into time management, cost-effectiveness, and overall clinical efficiency. Whether optimizing sharpening techniques or exploring sharpen-free alternatives, understanding these factors is essential for sustaining long-term performance and ensuring high-quality patient care.

By making informed decisions about instrument selection and maintenance, practitioners can enhance their workflow, reduce fatigue, and uphold professional excellence in every aspect of their practice.

Take Home Document

Download the reference guide comparing sharpen-free and traditional instruments, as presented in the video.

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Clinician

Kathleen Bokrossy

Video 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! 

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Join RDH Kathleen Bokrossy for an insightful lecture series on care and maintenance of dental hygiene instruments!

04 Investing in Excellence:  Planning Your Annual Instrumentation Investment

A well-structured instrumentation budget is key to maintaining clinical efficiency, patient care, and practitioner well-being. Yet, many practices overlook its impact on operational success. Strategic investment in quality instruments not only ensures high standards of care but also reduces clinician fatigue and supports long-term cost savings.

This session explores how to assess instrumentation needs, establish an annual budget, and implement a proactive replacement plan aligned with clinical demands. We’ll also examine the role of instrument quality in practice efficiency and patient experience, as well as effective strategies for securing investment.

Optimizing instrumentation systems is more than financial planning – it’s about ensuring lasting success and sustainability in dental practice.

Take Home Document

Download the document on cost-effective instrumentation system examples, as presented in the video.

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Clinician

Kathleen Bokrossy

Video 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! 

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Systematic Instrument Selection

One of the biggest questions discussed among hygienists is how to fit all the necessary instruments into a tray. How can you anticipate all the anatomical needs of a patient and fit all those instruments into one tray. The system RDH, BSc Beth Parkes presents on the video below will have you fully prepared for the variety of anatomical needs your patients will present throughout the day.

The System Kits

The system consists of a Base Hygiene Tray, which serves as a starting point for any patient profile. The individually wrapped Accessory Kits are kind of building blocks and can be taken out and added as needed for use in addition to base kit, depending on the unique anatomical needs of the patient.

RDH, BSc Beth Parkes presents the systematic approach to choosing instruments and makes every tray count.

Base Hygiene Tray

The Base Tray serves as your essential foundation for clinical care. With a thoughtfully selected set of instruments, this tray is designed to provide versatility and efficiency for a wide range of patient profiles. When anatomical or clinical needs extend beyond the capabilities of the base setup, the additional accessory kits can be seamlessly integrated to enhance instrumentation.

Accessory Kit +01 for advanced perio, complex anatomy, thin tissue phenotype and recession

This accessory kit is designed for more complex clinical scenarios, including advanced periodontal cases, and patients with a thin tissue phenotype or those prone to recession. The instruments included offer enhanced adaptability for deep, narrow pockets, challenging root morphology, and anatomical variations that require more precise, area-specific instrumentation.

Accessory Kit +02 for ledges or tenacious, burnished calculus

This kit is specifically designed to tackle heavy, stubborn deposits. Whether you are dealing with long-standing calculus ledges or burnished deposits that are difficult to detect and remove, the instruments in this set offer the strength, precision, and efficiency needed to effectively manage even the most resilient calculus.

Accessory Kit +03 for furcation involvement

This is a highly specialized kit designed for managing furcation involvement. It is intended to be used in combination with Accessory Kit +01 for advanced periodontal cases.

Accessory Kit +04 for implants

This kit is equipped with titanium implant scalers specifically designed for safe and effective maintenance of implant cases.

Clinician

Beth Parkes

Text, video and clinical pictures by RDH, BSc Beth Parkes

About:

RDH, BSc Beth Parkes is an international speaker who has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for 20 years. She gained her clinical knowledge and skills through general and independent dental hygiene practice, mobile dental hygiene, orthodontics, and periodontics.

Beyond her clinical experience, Beth is the Manager of Clinical Affairs for Curion, a writer, an RDHU speaker, and a valued cast member of the dental hygiene talk show, The RDH View. In recognition of her contributions to the profession, she was awarded the Ontario Dental Hygienists’ Association Distinguished Service Award in 2023.

Her overarching goal is to cultivate future leaders within the dental hygiene profession, equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in their careers while helping their patients obtain and maintain optimal oral health.

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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the views of LM-Dental. The content is provided solely for informational purposes and does not constitute medical advice or intended to be used as healthcare recommendations.

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Webinar series for ergonomics and periodontal instrumentation by RDH Tatiana Brandt. Learn about the risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders associated with periodontal instrumentation and how to prevent them.

Webinar recordings from September-October 2020, part 1/3.

Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Dental Professionals. Hand and Wrist Problems.

• Ergonomic risk factors associated with periodontal instrumentation
• Symptoms related to work-related injuries in hands, wrists and fingers. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. 
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The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the views of LM-Dental. The content is provided solely for informational purposes and does not constitute medical advice or intended to be used as healthcare recommendations.

Speaker

Tatiana Brandt, RDH Med (Master Degree in Health Education and Health Promotion)

• I have been practicing clinical dental hygiene for 17 years, and worked for the Department of Odontology and Periodontology at the Copenhagen School of Dentistry.
• Board member of Danish Society of Periodontology.
• For the last 10 years, I have been clinical lecturer at the School of Oral Health Care, Faculty of Health and Medical Science, University of Copenhagen.
• Speaker and course provider for LM-Dental™ and Plandent.
• My main interest is advanced periodontal instrumentation, ergonomics and prevention of MSD in hands and wrists

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Webinar series for ergonomics and periodontal instrumentation by RDH Tatiana Brandt. Learn about the risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders associated with periodontal instrumentation and how to prevent them.

Webinar recordings from September-October 2020, parts 2/3.

Three main approaches to preserving hands for long and productive dental careers:

• basic ergonomics
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Speaker

• Tatiana Brandt, RDH Med (Master Degree in Health Education and Health Promotion)
• I have been practicing clinical dental hygiene for 17 years, and worked for the Department of Odontology and Periodontology at the Copenhagen School of Dentistry.
• Board member of Danish Society of Periodontology.
• For the last 10 years, I have been clinical lecturer at the School of Oral Health Care, Faculty of Health and Medical Science, University of Copenhagen.
• Speaker and course provider for LM-Dental™ and Plandent.
• My main interest is advanced periodontal instrumentation, ergonomics and prevention of MSD in hands and wrists

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Learn about the evolution of periodontal instruments and discover the ergonomic implications of design and technological improvements in dental hand instruments. Webinar recording from March 2021.

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Dr. Joy D. Void-Holmes is an educator, writer, consultant, and motivational speaker with over 27 years of experience in the dental field.

Published author for multiple dental related articles, founder of Dr. Joy, RDH, and creator of the Dental Hygiene Student Planner. Her continuing education presentations include a variety of topics such as instrumentation, ultrasonics, infection control, nutrition and biochemistry, silver diamine fluoride, dentinal hypersensitivity and cultural diversity and inclusion. Joy received her doctorate degree in Health Sciences from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Joy is Program Director for the Fortis College Landover Dental Hygiene Program and is a consultant examiner for the Commission on Dental Competency Exams.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the views of LM-Dental™. The content is provided solely for informational purposes and does not constitute medical advice or intended to be used as healthcare recommendations.

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