“In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is essential that protocols be developed that enable ultrasonic therapy to be implemented with minimal risk to dental healthcare providers."
“Critical thinking, content knowledge, and practice experience are the three essential components of the development of expertise in clinical judgement.” Facione & Facione (1996).1
As health care professionals, dental hygienists across the country are faced with unusual situations on a daily basis that can cause questioning of actions and/or inactions.