Tenacious calculus, oraqix and occlusion

Today my first patient didn't show up. I was kicking myself for not calling to remind them about the appointment. Don't ever assume they just remember. Thank heavens my backup pt was able to come! I was able to finish him today so that was good! This afternoon was a good learning experience. my pt was really sensitive on her maxillary anteriors so I got to see oraqix used for the first time. She also had tenacious calculus on those same teeth it was interesting to feel what that felt like. I had to apply a lot more lateral pressure to get it to come off. It was definitely a good experience. I only missed two spots on everyone total today. That made me pretty happy. One day I wont miss any. Really everyday I'm in clinic I feel more and more confident about calculus detection. I really do enjoy this profession. It was great to apply what we learned in DH class yesterday about sweeping around the distals of the second molars with a toed instrument. It worked wonders, and it helps with the mandibular anteriors as well.

Greatful for a very well behaved 5 yr. old!

Wow this morning was pretty crazy! I had a 1a pt who had to go to preschool so we were only able to get a sealant done this morning. I wished I would have scheduled someone else after him. Thank heavens he was so good because everything that could have gone wrong pretty much did! We had to change tips on the etchant like 3 times! The sealant dropped and the air powder polisher and light were not working! The light wasnt charged so we had to grab the plug in one. I was so glad that one worked! Well we got through it I was so greatful for Katee's help I dont think I could have kept that dry by myself. I have to say though that it made a huge difference that the pt we had was just wonderful! I cant imagine trying to do what we did on an unruly 5 yr. old.

We're Back!

Today was my first day back treating patients. I remember last year at this time and I just cant believe this is me now! I wasn't really which is cool! This is getting to be something I'm more comfortable with I think. I say that now but who knows what I'll say in like a week! Really I just love this stuff! One concern of mine for sure is finding a good board pt. It was really neat in May cause I got to be the Chief Examiners Assistant for boards. She is a really neat lady! I really enjoyed that experience! I learned a lot and I feel a little better about the whole clinical board thing just cause I got to be there. What a blessing that was! I know I really have had a lot of help with everything. I was really just happy to have people to work on today! That in itself was a blessing cause yesterday is when I scheduled everyone I had no one before that! Crazy stuff! I definitely am going to schedule earlier now. Oh and its so much faster now! I feel a lot better about probing and everything. We will have to see what this afternoon has in store...