{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/649b18ee9a383f0011828cbd/69fbb545921510d4c1ab3af2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"162: Dana's Favorite Scalers","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/649b18ee9a383f0011828cbd/1778103560863-d9406b3e-a6c8-46a4-8be2-18c88d3832a5.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, Dana walks through her go-to dental hygiene instruments—the 204S, Barnhart 12, Montana Jack, and the essential 11/12 explorer. She reinforces a key principle for dental hygiene students and new hygienists: once you understand adaptation, angulation, and activation, you’re not memorizing instruments—you’re applying a system. If you’ve been feeling behind in instrumentation skills or unsure what to focus on, this episode brings you back to what's important. A practical takeaway: choose one instrument this week and slow down your process—focus on fulcrum stability and consistent angulation before worrying about speed or efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>🟠Start here: Get dental hygiene school tips, free resources, and access to upcoming student events →https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/newsletter</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>🟠 When you're ready for boards: Become a StudentRDH VIP member → https://www.studentrdh.com/national-dental-hygiene-board-review-nbdhe-studentrdh-vip-club?utm_source=Referral%60&amp;utm_medium=Podcast&amp;utm_campaign=DHBasics&amp;utm_content=DVIP3</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>🟠Want extra support + events? Get your free CloudU student membership (monthly events + giveaways) → <a href=\"http://clouddentistry.com/r/vxn1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://clouddentistry.com/r/vxn1</a></p>","author_name":"Dental Hygiene Basics"}