We wrapped up an incredible week at the ODA ASM Conference—thank you to everyone who stopped by the Curion booth to say hello and explore LM Dental Instruments. It was so heartwarming to reconnect with so many friends, colleagues, and members of our rdhu community!

Right after the conference, I hopped on a red-eye and landed in London, England. I’m here for a quick visit before heading to Budapest for a few days, and then off to Vienna for the EuroPerio Conference, where I’ll be presenting a very special workshop with LM Dental for their Key Opinion Leaders.

The workshop I’ve created is called the Global Instrumentation Workshop, and it’s a topic close to my heart. The inspiration came during our trip to LM Dental in Finland in 2023, where we had some eye-opening discussions about the quality of instruments being used in clinical settings worldwide.

What struck me most is that this is truly a global issue—clinicians across many countries are not replacing their instruments when needed, often unknowingly compromising both clinical outcomes and their own ergonomic health.

This isn’t new. It’s a concern I’ve carried with me since 1998 when I started a dental instrument company with a mission to help dental hygienists and practices elevate their instrumentation, their clinical care, and ultimately, patient outcomes.

At the workshop, we’ll explore topics like:

• How often are instruments replaced in your country or region?
• What are the barriers to maintaining instrument quality?
• How do you educate others—colleagues, students, clients—on the importance of instrument integrity?

These are the kinds of conversations that move our profession forward.

Stay tuned next week as I share some reflections from Vienna!

Until then—wishing you a smooth, productive week filled with good energy and sharp instruments!

Warmly,

Kathleen

Kathleen Bokrossy, RDH, BSc ~ Founder | President

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