Hand instruments remain an essential part of everyday dental practice, particularly for accurate examination, periodontal assessment, scaling, restorative procedures, and routine chairside care. Their correct identification, selection, adaptation, and clinical use can significantly influence treatment efficiency and patient comfort.
In this clinically oriented session on IIDR, Dr. Malwika Sisodia will take you through the commonly used handheld dental instruments, with emphasis on understanding their design, indications, clinical applications, and appropriate selection for different procedures. The session will help clinicians develop greater confidence in choosing and handling the right instrument for the right clinical situation.
Key areas will include:
- Classification and identification of handheld dental instruments
- Understanding instrument design and working ends
- Diagnostic and periodontal instruments
- Scalers and curettes
- Instrument selection based on clinical requirements
- Correct adaptation and handling
- Common clinical applications
- Practical tips for efficient instrumentation
- Avoiding common errors in instrument selection and use
This session on IIDR by Dr Malwika Sisodia is designed to make instrument knowledge practical, clinically relevant, and easier to apply in everyday practice.
Course Features
- Lectures 4
- Quiz 1
- Duration 2 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 57
- Certificate No
- Assessments Yes
- 3 Sections
- 4 Lessons
- 2 Weeks
- Introduction1 Item
- About the Event3 Items
- Quiz1 Item
Requirements
- A laptop, tablet, or smartphone with a stable internet connection
- Zoho access/app or a compatible web browser
- Working audio for the live session
- Notebook and pen for taking notes
- Basic knowledge of dental anatomy and routine clinical procedures
- No specialized instruments or software are required for attending the session
Features
- Expert-Led Clinical Session with Dr. Malwika Sisodia
- Identification & Classification of commonly used handheld dental instruments
- Instrument Design – understanding shanks, working ends, blades, and instrument characteristics
- Diagnostic Instruments and their clinical applications
- Instrument Selection based on the clinical situation
- Correct Instrument Handling & Adaptation
- Common Errors in instrument selection and handling
- Interactive Q&A for clinical queries
Target audiences
- General Dental Practitioners
- BDS Interns & Recent Graduates
- Postgraduate Dental Students
- Periodontists & Periodontology Postgraduates
- Prosthodontists
- Restorative & Aesthetic Dentists
- Pediatric Dentists
- Oral Surgeons
- Dental Clinicians looking to improve their instrument selection and handling skills
