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Author

Michaela Nguyen

Michaela Nguyen, RDH, BSDH, MS, is the preclinical director and senior clinical instructor in the Dental Hygiene Program at USC Ostrow School of Dentistry. She co-authored the chapter on hand-activated instrumentation in the 5th edition of Darby and Walsh’s Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice. Nguyen also conducts and participates in advanced instrumentation hands-on workshops throughout the country and internationally.

Ultrasonics

Adapting Site-Specific Ultrasonic Inserts/Tips

Apr 18, 2017

These instruments can increase access to difficult-to-reach areas and may help to improve periodontal therapy outcomes.

Instrumentation

An Alternative Approach With the Gracey 7/8 Curet

Nov 9, 2016

When used with appropriate fulcrum placement, this instrument can improve access to pocket depths and proximal surfaces.

Ultrasonics

Achieve Success With Ultrasonic Adaptation

Jul 20, 2016

Dental hygienists need to be well versed in technique to achieve positive outcomes with both magnetostrictive and piezoelectric devices.

Instrumentation

Activate Alternative Fulcrums

May 6, 2014

The use of alternative fulcrums enables dental hygienists to apply the multidirectional strokes necessary to remove deposits from deep periodontal pockets.

Instrumentation