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  1. Dr_Dentist

    The Rheostat

    Hello everyone, I am currently a D1. Pertaining to the rheostat, I know pretty much everyone uses their toe side to control the speed of the hand piece/burr. I was having trouble with that at first and observed a few older students using their heel. Using my heel on the rheostat works better...
    • Dr_Dentist
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    • bur selection dentist first year dental handpiece operative dentistry
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    • Forum: Dental Students
  2. cpayne03

    Amalgam Class I Preparation Tips

    Hi all, I'm a D1 and have just been introduced to operative dentisty. As of now, we're working on class I amalgam preps. I've been told a number of different techniques, and I'd just like to hear imput from some of the more experienced dentists on this forum as to what their protocol is/bur...
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    • amalgam preparation bur selection class i dentistry elexteic vs airdriven handpiece operative dentistry
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Dental Students
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