By Khrystyna Vyprynyuk, RDH, BS, MHS; and Annie Chitlall, RDH, BS, MHS
During the COVID-19 pandemic, dental hygienists have relied on hand instrumentation more than ever in an effort to reduce aerosol production. When used properly, multiple studies have confirmed that hand instrumentation is as effective as power instrumentation.
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