I thought I liked injections but I was wrong!

We gave the lower injections today. Karlie and I worked on each other again. I wasn't really nervous this time. It had been kinda fun last time.  But boy was I in for a surprise. Prepared as we can be we began and I went first this time. I did the IA injection and I was very accurate. This would have been good if Karlie wasn't dying in my chair! Costly was helping us and kept telling me to redirect. Redirect where?! I didn't have a clue what I should be doing. I kept trying to redirect and hit karlie's nerve 3 different times. I felt so bad. I finally deposited, pulled out and did the long buccal and mental quickly and then started to freak out! Looking back, its kinda funny. Karlie had stopped breathing cause she was in pain, I had stopped because I was so nervous and I could tell I was hurting her. She had tears from hitting her nerve, I had tears from the adrenaline. Both of us just sat there afterward shaking and breathing deeply. Oh it was awful! I had had such a good experience last time and this time I never wanted to give a shot again! Once calmed down, I cleaned up.
Then it was Karlie's turn....

Finally!

Up to this point I've been a little nervous. I've only seen 1B patients...only! I never thought the day would come when my patients would have 5 mm pockets! Does anyone else find it awful that we wish this? I feel bad and yet get so excited when they aren't 1B's. Oh well, such is the dental hygiene program, right?
Well my morning patient was so nice and reliable! and even better is I got her finished in 1 appointment. When did we get fast?  Haha, fast as in 3 hours but still:) It made for a good morning. My afternoon was busy. I saw an 8 yr old who was just awesome. Little boys are so funny! and then after that I did an OD and found my Mockboard!!!!! I felt like I could kiss prof. Hanson when she said he qualified! What a relief!!!
I feel its been a pretty great day!

Materials Lab 1

Its been a while since I worked in a dental office. Its been about 3.5 years. That so crazy to me! I remember a lot of things like it hasn't been that long. I've learned though, that even if I remember them doesn't mean I'm still good at doing them! I think Karlie will attest to this with my impression taking skills:)  To be fair I only had to redo them once, but really anything over one time it too many. That stuff is nasty! So after doing those, I feel that my skills were coming back. Pouring the models was tricky. Yet again, I remembered parts of doing it but not completely clearly. I poured them up, they weren't beautiful and there were some bubbles but they worked.
Besides the impressions we did temp fillings. I've always liked the smell of ZOE. Does that make me weird? Anyway, we did the fillings, they were pretty easy, and they brought back memories. It made me excited to work in an office again. I liked being an assistant!

Karlie has a big mouth...perfect for injections!

Well, the day we've all been dreading since we learned the seniors practice injections on each other has passed! All the anticipation is not good for nerves! I tried not to think about it very much. I made Karlie go first and she was very calm. I apparently have great anatomy...in my mouth! I was nervous about the palatal shots but they weren't nearly as painful as I anticipated. Once she was done it was my turn. I was nervous but they went well. It was easier than I thought it would be. It was actually kind of fun! My dad thinks there's something wrong with me for saying that but it was. I don't know why I was so worried! Now that its passed I can concentrate on enjoying Peach days!

chicken wings!

Today I gave injections to chickens! Well, Chicken wings. First off, raw chicken is disgusting! and it stinks! I suppose it is a good medium to teach with however. We learned to load our syringes, how to not stab our hands with the harpoon! The proper speed of deposition, what oseous contact feels like and what positive aspiration looks like. It was fun to play with our chicken wings even though they disgust me. I just can't believe we're going to be giving each other injections soon! AHHHHHHHH!

Senior Clinic!!! 1

I hope this is all making sense. I am typing from my clinic chair and the computer screen is kinda far away! I can't see everything clearly:) and I just was diagnosed with nearsightedness so  that can't be helping!
Well, the long awaited... and dreaded day arrived... clinic. My first official clinic day has just been completed. I saw 2 patients today and finished them, doesn't sound like much but I was proud of myself. I still sometimes feel like a chicken with its head chopped off but things seen to run smoother with each successive appointment. I saw 2 1B's got x-rays on both and hopefully improve scaling! All in all a successful day!