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Dental Hygiene Basics

138: Using Visualization to Improve Your Instrumentation Skills

30 March 2026 · 12:11 · Episode 138

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Instrumentation isn't something you simply learn with enough practice. Many dental hygiene students find themselves repeating mistakes without knowing why. In this episode, Dana explores how visualization—a strategy used in sports and supported in dental education—can strengthen the neural pathways behind fine motor skills and improve clinical performance. Struggling on your dental hygiene school journey? Download…

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