Effects of ultrasonic scaling and hand-activated scaling on tactile sensitivity in dental hygiene students.

Purpose. This study was conducted to determine if tactile sensitivity varies in dental hygiene students who use the ultrasonic scaler, as compared to those who scale with hand-activated instruments.Methods. A two-group, randomized subjects, pretest-posttest design was carried out mid-semester for fi...

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Published in:Journal of Dental Hygiene Vol. 79; no. 1; pp. 9 - 10
Main Authors: Ryan DL, Darby M, Bauman D, Tolle SL, Naik D
Format: pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: American Dental Hygienists Association Winter2005
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