{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"542 The Art of the Stroke: Hand Instrumentation in Dental Hygiene","description":"In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and Dave welcome back Dr. Emily Boge to explore the evolving balance between ultrasonic technology and hand instrumentation in modern dental hygiene. &amp;nbsp; We dive into why ultrasonics are powerful tools \u2014 but not magic wands \u2014 and why mastering hand instrumentation remains essential for effective patient care. We look into a humbling calibration story that changed the clinical approach and the importance of diagnostic instruments, assessment skills, and clinician awareness in achieving better outcomes. &amp;nbsp; This conversation is a reminder that great hygiene care is not about choosing between technology and technique \u2014 it\u2019s about mastering both. &amp;nbsp; Guest: Dr. Emily Boge Ereinert@hotmail.com &amp;nbsp; What We Discuss: &amp;nbsp; Why ultrasonics require balance, technique, and intention &amp;nbsp; Why hand instrumentation still matters in modern hygiene care &amp;nbsp; A practice-changing calibration experience &amp;nbsp; The importance of diagnostic instruments and assessment tools &amp;nbsp; How clinician awareness impacts patient outcomes &amp;nbsp; Resources &amp;amp; Links: LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/emily-boge-edd-rdh-cda-faadh-fadha-cdipc-8a648916\/ &amp;nbsp; Call to Action: If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to A Tale of Two Hygienists, leave a review, and share this episode with fellow clinicians and educators. ","author_name":"A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.ataleoftwohygienists.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41604900\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/423aa9\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/202855990"}