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Cavitron Use: Restrictions for Dental Assistants Above the Gumline
Dental assistants cannot use Cavitron/ultrasonic scalers above the gumline. These instruments are for subgingival scaling/root planing (calculus, biofilm, plaque, stain removal). Assistants are trained on specific instrument uses.
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