VT20 - Shiny Isn’t Sharp - How & Why Do We Sharpen Veterinary Dental Instruments

Monday, February 20, 2023

5:35 PM – 6:25 PM

Location: Lagoon H, Level 2

Earn 1 CE Hours

Presenter(s)

Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry) (she/her/hers)

Owner and Educator
Pawsitive Dental Education
Easton, WA, United States

Handouts

Moderator(s)

James Barclay, LATG

Veterinary Technician
Devine, TX, United States

Specialty Veterinary Technician Session: This lecture aims to inform the veterinary professional on the importance of sharpened instruments used for periodontal therapy and extractions. A simple method will be demonstrated via the use of videos.

Learning Objectives:

How to identify instruments that require sharpening.
Learn what options are available for sharpening stones and supplies.
Understand the basics of how to tell if an instrument is sharp or dull and how frequently to sharpen.
Learn how to sharpen curettes, scalers, elevators, luxators, and periosteal elevators.