Get an Easy Win with XP Blackjack

Hygienists face considerable pressure during recare appointments, where reviewing patients’ medical histories, addressing oral concerns, and discussing risk factors are juggled between x-rays, probing, perio charting, scaling, polishing, and advising on proper home care—all within an hour! Amid this daily race against the clock, every small victory becomes significant and worthy of acknowledgment. For a group of hygienists and DPS evaluators, the XP Sharpen-Free Blackjack from American Eagle Instruments is a win worth celebrating.

Designed to eliminate the need to apply excess pressure during scaling, the XP Sharpen-Free Blackjack turns what can feel like an uphill battle into a more manageable and rewarding process. The universal sickle scaler features a lightweight design paired with a long upper shank that provides exceptional posterior access.  Just ask DPS evaluator Donna Grzegorek, RDH, who called the instrument a “dream come true” after trying it out in her Illinois practice last year.

“I can’t express enough how great it performs and how ergonomically sounds this instrument feels in my hand with its lightweight handle,” she said. “It performs wonderfully in tight crevices in the lower anterior sextant, and the efficient calculus removal and sharpen-free technology make it a time-saver.”

No More Sharpening!

Along with the Blackjack’s extended shank and lightweight design, the instrument features American Eagle’s XP Sharpen-Free technology, which allows it to retain a factory cutting edge with no sharpening required—ever. If that seems too good to be true, consider the science.

XP instruments are made using a patented process that blends 2 super-strong metals with high-quality stainless steel. This changes the instrument’s metallurgic makeup so that the technology is embedded within the metal itself. Over the years, several other XP Sharpen-Free instruments have been deemed DPS Best Products, including the Boge 513, Pro Thin Gracey, Barnhart 5–6, and M23.

“I love the XP technology,” said hygienist Jeanette Crofts after reviewing the XP Blackjack for DPS. “It works great, and the cutting edge always stays sharp, which saves time. The angle is user-friendly, and the sharpness is amazing. It makes my job easier!”