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.