Mock Broad

At the last minute on Friday I was given a Mock board pt. None of my pt that I screened qualified. But thank goodness Marilyn screen a pt and let me use her. For Mock boards I a going through the emotions. Trying to get the paper work down. Trying not to stress out. I thought I did better then I did which was very frustrating.
I learned that I do not want to do a 3rd molar on the boards. they are so hard to get it all. Hopefully next mock board will work out better.

1-18-11

Ok, I am starting to stress out about finding a Mockboard pt. It is in a week and I still don't have one. Let a lone a board pt. Hopefully my afternoon pt will work or on Friday screening. But that is cutting it close.
A weird thing happened to me today as I was giving my pt an IA. I was giving the anesthetic and in the middle of it, it stopped. It felt like someone kept stepping on the brakes. It felt so jerky. Maybe I was right next to the bone. Funny thing was I did not feel the bone.

1-11-11

I am learning that some pts take more patience then others. My AM pt needed to go to the restroom 6 times. But I was still able to get something done, thank goodness. I need to focus on keeping my terminal shank parallel with the tooth. As well as keeping my finger straight when giving a PSA.
I finally found a Class IV. I have never see one yet. I was only able to get the OD done today, but I really enjoy being able to get right to work when I see them again.

Day One

I jumped right in and feel like I landed on my head. I had my Pt who has moderate to server perio in all day( am & pm). My hand and back is so tried. I am not use to it. She was hard. I wish I started with some one easier. I tried to keep in mind everything. How to sit, where to sit, how to do things.....there was a lot going through my mind. I feel bad because I forgot to talk to my pt until the end. Which helped because it made me relax more. On top of everything it is so so hot in here.

!0-7-10

I want to cry. I am crying in side. i am so stressed, but I shouldn't be. I feel like I am stressing because I am stressing. Live is not that bad and I have many blessings. Things do not go smooth all the time. I need to learn to take the bad with the good. Breath!!! I also need to learn to let the water roll off my back. My pt had hbp but he was nice and understood. I was still able to take x-rays. I need to sit down and make sure everything will work out.

Thursday 9-30

I was not able to do any cleaning on my pt this morning, but I am ok with that. I feel that due to her medical history I needed to go through it with her and be through. I was also able to get 4bwx and a pano, which is going to come in handy. I did have time to do one quad but I did not what you rush or go over the time and keep her longer.
I decided that I am going to share my patient, due to the fact that I believe it is unethical of me to keep her to my self. I am not able to see her again for four weeks, which will prolong her treatment. I also know that I will not be able to get her all done that day too. I am also helping a peer (or two) with providing a pt for mock boards. I hope all goes well.
Unfortunately I had to bring my pt back again the next day to take more x-rays :( in order for her to be a patient for mock boards.
My afternoon pt I felt like I was not very sympathetic. I was told she was a drama queen (she was) and that she talks a lot (she did). I was more focused on the treatment and getting things done. Now looking back and reevaluating I do not think I would change. I think some times it is needed.

I love going to the VA

I was able to use Oraqix today, which I think every Pt should have. My Pt was very sensitive, but after I placed Oraqiz (which all you have to do is place the anesthetic into the pockets like a probe, No shots!) she was numb enough that I felt that I was able to do a thorough job. By the time I was done my Pt was not numb anymore. She loved it and kept thanking me for using it. It made me feel great.

I really enjoy going to the VA because I do not feel like I have to sell any Tx. What ever is best for the Pt is done and the government pays for it. I know that it is my tax money that is paying for it, but it does not bug me. What bugs me is when a Pt needs Tx and will not do it because they have no dental ins. or ins. will not pay for it. What ever is best for the Pt is the best Tx.