Curettes play a vital role in dental hygiene by enabling clinicians to thoroughly remove subgingival plaque and calculus, essential for preventing and treating periodontal disease. Designed for precision and adaptability, curettes allow hygienists to navigate tight interproximal spaces and root surfaces with finesse, preserving surrounding soft tissue while achieving a deep, effective clean. Whether performing routine maintenance or addressing more complex periodontal conditions, hygienists rely on these hand instruments daily to ensure optimal outcomes.
Modern curettes have evolved to reflect the demands of today's dental practices. From ergonomically designed handles that reduce hand fatigue to ultra-sharp blades that maintain their edge longer, today’s options help clinicians work more efficiently and comfortably. Additionally, innovations in materials and blade coatings have improved tactile sensitivity and reduced the need for frequent sharpening, allowing for smoother scaling and root planing procedures.
To help clinicians identify which curettes stand out in real-world settings, Dental Product Shopper assembled teams of dental hygienists to test and evaluate a range of instruments in daily practice. After thorough hands-on use, these 7 emerged as DPS “Best Products,” lauded for their design, durability, comfort, and clinical effectiveness.
• American Eagle Instruments’ XP Technology Curettes & Scalers
• Hu-Friedy’s Harmony
• Henry Schein Products’ ACCLEAN Curettes & Scalers
• Paradise Dental Technologies’ Wingrove Titanium Implant Instruments
• Paradise Dental Technologies’ I Dream of Hygiene Kit
• Paradise Dental Technologies’ Queen of Hearts
• Paradise Dental Technologies’ A. Battrell Quadrant Graceys
These instruments represent the best of both innovation and clinical performance, giving hygienists the tools they need to provide exceptional patient care with confidence and ease.