Ultrasonic scalers are designed to remove plaque, calculus (tartar), and stains from the surface of teeth, leveraging piezoelectric or magnetostrictive technologies to generate ultrasonic vibrations.

Dental hygienists should consider multiple factors, including positive COVID-19 cases in their communities, before using ultrasonic scalers on patients, according to a webinar hosted by the American ...

Research into the science behind ultrasonic scalers, used by dental professionals to remove built up plaque, has identified that the formation of tiny bubbles around the head is key to the cleaning ...

Using a clinical antiviral agent with an ultrasonic scaler may mitigate the spread of viruses -- such as SARS-CoV-2 -- that can occur due to aerosolization, according to a study published February 13 ...

Dentsply has launched a new magnetostrictive, ultrasonic implant scaler. The Cavitron SofTip implant insert means there is now no need to switch from ultrasonic scaling to hand instruments when faced ...

Regular dental cleaning and scaling damages the teeth’s enamel. A common concern that regular dental cleaning and scaling damages tooth enamel is debunked by dental surgeon Dr. Baiju Hariharan. He ...