Keep Sharp: Instrument Sharpening Essentials
Continuing education for oral health-care practitioners
3 CE credits* | $125 | Hands-on
* This number is an estimate. Your regulatory body will issue the credits.
Stay on the cutting edge and keep your instruments sharp with our crash course on the essentials of maintaining instrument integrity and increasing efficiency.
What you will learn
This course will be delivered in a combined lecture and workshop format. Participants will examine and address both manual and automated sharpening techniques to achieve a positive sharpening outcome. This course includes a theoretical review, clinical demonstrations and hands-on components.
Objectives
- Review of instrument design and sharpening stone options.
- Address obstacles to instrument sharpening and how to overcome them.
- Discuss four common sharpening errors and how to avoid them.
- Identify useful strategies for both manual and automated sharpening (side kick).
Questions?
Contact us at dentce@ualberta.ca
Pricing and details
Class format
The course is held in person at the Edmonton Clinical Health Academy on the 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø campus. It runs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. MST.
Syllabus
Bring theory to practice through:
- Live demonstrations of procedures enhance your understanding of their application.
- Hands-on workshops allow you to practice techniques under expert guidance.
- Q&A with experts to clarify doubts and gain insights from their expertise.
- Networking opportunities with fellow participants to foster valuable professional connections.
Upon completing the online course and attending the in-person session, you'll be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience to confidently integrate sharpening techniques into your practice.
Prerequisites
- Active practicing RDH or RDA license from your regulatory authority
Future dates
Are you looking for different course dates? The new course schedules will be available in August.
Our leading faculty
Lisa Szautner
Dental hygienist
Szautner, BSc, DipDH, earned her diploma in dental hygiene in 2016 and her bachelor of science in dental hygiene in 2017 from the 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø. She currently practices in rural Alberta and is passionate about providing accessible oral health care. A testament to her dedication is her participation in a dental mission to Nicaragua, where she provided essential care to underserved communities.