Sealant Day

So today we learned how to apply sealants. I have done many sealants so I feel like I'm doing pretty good at it. One of them is still a little high and is driving me nuts though.

October 26th

Today we used the air powder polisher. We looked awful! We were all PPE'ed up and looked similar to lunch ladies...and we got some awesome pictures! I had never seen the APP until today and I don't know if I am such a huge fan yet. It is so messy, which I think the patient won't enjoy. But it was fun to learn about it.

Pass off day!

Today was way easy going! I passed off the dental screening and intraoral picture PE. I am awesome! hehe! Now off to study for Costley's test.

I'm getting it! Finally!

I think I am finally getting the flow of how things are suppose to go. It takes much longer than I thought it would as well. Radiology lab went by so slow today and clinic went by so fast, I didn't have enough time to do do anything...I felt. I got to pass off my OHI PE and that was good.

Went through OD

We went through a complete OD. I am starting to get me use to the flow of things, but it is something I still struggle with. Kierstin was my partner today...I just love her! I also passed off posterior scaling and I feel really good about it. I still need to practice...like everything! It's been a good Monday so far!

Passed off anterior scaling!

I really felt like I was getting it before Costley came over to pass it off and then she came over and made a bunch of changes. Which is great because I learned SO much! I feel like I need to run home and practice so I won't forget the door handle and being up on my fulcrum. I can't believe that such minor changes make such a big difference.

OHI

Today we practiced OHI. I feel really good about this. I feel like when there is a patient in the chair it is going to be easier. I feel rehearsed, almost forced, and just weird when I have to practice OHI with my peers. Practice is great, don't get me wrong....it's just weird for me.  

Posterior scaling

I feel pretty good about posterior scaling. Like everything, I think with practice it will seem more comfortable. It feels a little different right now. I love wednesday clinic. I don't feel so rushed and there are more instructors so it is nice to have more one on one help.

We got to scale!! YAY!

Wow! Already to scaling! I'm practically a hygienist already...haha...not! But I'm getting closer! Heidi cleaned off by lower anterior so well! It feels so much better! Curtis watch out...that calculus is coming off those teeth of yours! It's fun to finally clean the teeth. I love scraping gunk!