Your hand instruments shape your care—are they helping or holding you back?
RDH magazine brings you a practical, evidence-based guide to smarter hand instrumentation. Whether you're evaluating retipping risks, refining your technique, or building a case for better equipment, this eBook will help you protect your body, serve your patients, and elevate your clinical confidence.
What you'll learn:
Retipping risks and biohazards: Why low-cost refurbishing could come at a high cost to safety and performance
The lost art of hand instrumentation: How foundational skills remain essential—even in a tech-driven practice
The role of ergonomics and instrument design: Smart strategies to reduce musculoskeletal disorders and extend your career
Debunking implant maintenance myths: What the latest research says about probing, scaling, and materials around implants
How to ask for updated equipment: Tips to advocate for tools that match your clinical standards
Choosing the right instruments: Handle size, blade shape, tip design—find out what matters most
