A. A. and more A

That's Right! :)

Adaptation, Angulation, and Activation!

These is the basics for any great Dental Hygienist.

"What do they mean?" you ask.

Just hold onto your horses and I will tell you. ;D

Adaptation

the movement of the toe/ tip moving around the tooth.

-this means you turn the tip around the tooth so you don't poke into the surrounding tissue.

Angulation

the angle of the cutting edge against the tooth.

-best is from 70 - 80 degree angle.

Activation

the movement you are making.

-this is an up and down movement, while going around the tooth.

(you can use either a horizontal, vertical, or oblique movement)

Now you are a pro at the three A's. :)

@ least on paper.