clinic 11

Today went really well!  We got all of our instruments in packs and learned about the different scalers and curets. Then we worked on each other. I worked on Kelsey for the first time!  She was a great patient. We probed and explored. I think its getting better. I'm getting more used to the movements and I know I'm working in the mirror better!  Oh and I can't forget all the amazing help Marilyn the TA gave. She's fantastic!! 

Clinic 10!

Well, today went alot better than I was expecting it to!  We learned to use the explorer subgingivally. It was alittle terrifying when we finally worked on a real patient. I worked on Brooke. She was great!  and it really wasn't as bad as i thought it was going to be. I personally think it was easier than probing. But all in all it was a good day!

clinic 9

Well, today was exciting and extremely terrifying! We probed...aaah! We gained our expertise on marshmallows and candy corn.  Then we practiced on our fake mouths and then on our buddy (poor Karlie!)  I'm not sure I was doing it right, I was more focused on not hurting her. Let me tell you, Karlie's got some good gums! She must floss. But all in all, its pretty cool that we are really learning these things!

Clinic 8

So today was more difficult. We learned the proper way to fulcrum in the mouth and its actually quite complicated!  It will definitely be a learned behavior. I think I was stretching Mollee's lips farther than they are supposed to go:)  But I still like to actually work in the mouth!

Clinic 7

Today we learned how to really perform extra-oral exams and use our mirror. It was good  to practice and fun to actually get inside the mouth!  I worked with Leigh. She has fantastic teeth. Plus we discovered its an extremely small world out there with the peeps we know.  It was a great clinic day!

Clinic 6

Well, I'm no pro at taking vital signs but I can tell I'm improving. Brooke's hand only turned slightly purple:) I actually like taking blood pressure though. It feels very professional. We went over our health histories again. One day I'm sure I'll get it but I still feel alittle overwhelmed. Its good to get into the real stuff. I'm starting to feel like I may really be a hygienist one day!

clinic 5

Today was a little overwhelming. We are learning to do patient history. There is quiet alot of info to remember while doing that. One day I'm sure I'll get it down. But it had been very exciting and I feel like I got alot accomplished!

Clinic 4

Today was the first day I actually feel like I will one day be a hygienist. We learned the surfaces of the teeth and the proper positions to sit in to be able to see each tooth without causing posture problems.  We got to use real instruments and practice in our fake mouths! It was pretty cool. I'm excited to be a hygienist!