by americaneagleinstruments | Feb 14, 2024 | Ergonomics, Technique
When to Grab It: The Columbia 13-14 Curette In dental hygiene, we spend so much time mastering our training of many different dental instruments. If you find yourself ever wondering—wait, what does this one do again? —this is an excellent refresher for you. If you...
by americaneagleinstruments | Jun 16, 2023 | Ergonomics, Musculoskeletal Care
-How many of us adapt to our working environment without making provisions for our long-term health? Research shows that this is certainly the case for many dental professionals, who are at greater risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and are particularly...
by americaneagleinstruments | Jun 9, 2023 | Ergonomics, Sharpening, Instrument Care
Sharp dental hygiene instruments mean effective cleaning and a happy patient. However, it takes only 15-45 strokes for an instrument to become dull, meaning clinicians must routinely sharpen their instruments or work with dull ones. Since dull instruments can harm...
by americaneagleinstruments | Jun 8, 2023 | Ergonomics, Instrument Handles
Is your future in good hands? Being the highly skilled hygienist you are, the last thing that should be pinching your nerves are your instruments. Seriously, the design of your instrument handles can cause fatigue and even musculoskeletal injury to your hands....