Air-power polish

I hated the air-power polish. I is so missy and hurts. It felt like I burned my tongue. And it sucked setting it up. I went first and my tip did not work. It took prof Costley over 30 mins to get it going and by that time I was almost done with Brooke and it was time to switch. So Brooke totally missed out on the air-powder polish. Brooke got to do it on me. At first time was fine, but she was only using the water, then she learned that she needed to push harder to polish. And then the pain!!!! I really do not think I would never use it in an office.

ultra sonic

I did not get much time to practices on the ultra sonic for very long because we had two PE's to do. But what I learned was to hold it lighter. To let it do it job. I also where to record the camera in tx.

Today we got to practices more. Things went smoother because of going over it on Monday. I focused on scaling. I feel that I still need a lot of practice but in time I will get it.

Practice Day

Today was Practice mock Practice day :) We went over the steps that we need to do with a real PT up to the OHI. It was nice to see the order of things and to apply what we have been learning. It was also nice not do any PE's. I was with Kirsten today which is always nice to see a different smile. Today when I got here my chair was already set up for me which was way nice.

Today in clinic we when over Dental Screening. There are a few things that are different than I am use to, but not too bad. The assistant in me kept wanting to do more and wanting to know what would need to be done about different treatment like mobility and etc. I was paired up with Linda and Karlie which was great because I am enjoying working with others and getting to know them more. I am doing better about being prepared and having questions. I am excited to hear that the next few days we are going to be able to practices more. Things that I would like to practices again is the universal instrument, probing gently, getting the explorer in the col area, focus on my adaptation, angulation, and practices intra & exter exam terminology.

Wednesday day was really frustrating because I was only able to practice for about 15-20 mins and my partner had a hour and 15 mins. I need to practices more on the posterior teeth and finding the col.

In clinic we when over anterior instrument which was the first time I felt like I was a real hygienist. It was great. I really need to work better on the posterior. It felt so werid.
The PE are confusing right now because they are all out of order and I am not sure what due and when.