new patient day

Today went better than I thought. I learned that I need to make sure that my mirror has enough lubrication so that I don't pull on moucosal tissue. I goofed and put duplicate films though together and had to have a retake. Things will get better I'm sure as I get more practice!

Emergency Day

Today was a finish up day. We went over where all the first aid supplies are and what kind. I thought that the cake mate was the most unusual piece in the first aid kit. I knew that the cake mate was a liquid frosting, but I never gave it a second thought as a quick substance for low blood sugar. I passed off my last PE which is a great feeling. Wednesday is my Patient day! I'm excited and nervouse.

mock patient

I got here early to set up so I didn't feel rushed or behind. My patient was late so that set my behind. I did not finish the patient and would have to have a second appointment to finish. I am so nervouse about my husband coming in with his commective tissue disorder that I am having anxiety over hurting him and having a light enough touch to not send him into a flare! I need a lot more practice!

sealants

Today we worked on each other and did PSIs and sealants on each other. I found that when I did the probing that I was a bit rusty so I will have to practice on that so that I am ready for my mock patient day on Monday!!!!! I will be the clinicain first on Amanda! Things are winding up and it is exciting but scary at the same time!!!!! It was a great day!

sealants

Today we did something I already had experience in which is sealants. Anna had quite a few so it didn't take long. I was able to pass off the air-power PE at the same time which was great!

Air-Power Brush

Today we used the air-power brush on each other. First we tried it on a typodont assisting each other with suction. It sure gets the Na Co3 all over. It is amazing how far it travels as an aerosol. It was interesting to use. It reminded me of the times that I have used my husband's pressure washer. We washed a very tarnished penny and made it all shiny and bright. We used it on each other. The spray gets all over the face, napkin, and the lab coats. It was a good day in that I was able to pass off 3 PEs. That is always a plus. I got to looking and there are only 4 more PEs to pass off and then we will be seeing patients. In a was that is exciting and then again, time to be responsible.!!!!!

ultra sonics

Today we were able to use the ultra sonic scaler! It is really facinating to use. It is easy to glide the scaler over the tooth surface. I found that it requires very little effort to scale around the tooth. My understanding is that it will still leave a residue so you need to check with the scaler when you are finished using the ultra sonic to ensure all artifacts are removed, even the leftovers that are left behind that are loose. I felt more confident in what I am doing. That is a good thing. Good Day.