Yay! Mirror Time!!

We finally got our mirrors out and went over the positions for where we would sit for cleaning teeth or reaching different parts of the mouth. It all feels a little wierd at first but I think I'm getting the hang of it. Not ready for real patients yet, but getting closer! In radiology this morning we also got to take horizontal and vertical bitewings and it was so much fun. I thought I did pretty good at xrays before, but I have learned so many things that are helpful and make the xrays much better, more diagnostic. Patient position is one of the biggest things that impact a good xray or not.

8/29/11

Lots and lots of cleaning!!! Put-up, tear down, pouch stuff, and more!! We got a little time to practice on each other. That is my favorite part. I love the one on one practice with 'real' people.

Clinic 8/24/11

Today we learned about our PPE and Blue Boa. New interesting things! I am starting to realize that things that I did as an assistant are different as a hygienist. We also got some one on one time with Mr. Typodont trying out our air/water and suctions, very cool.

First Clinic Day!!!

It went well today! Computer stuff is not my strong suit, but I feel really good about what I learned today on Eaglesoft. We did a little scavenger hunt around the clinic, I'm sure I will get to know what everything is for and where everything is when we start using it all. Excited to learn more!

Orientation Day!

Yay! A start to a whole new world! Taking it step by step.