Positioning our instruments!

Today was a little stressful getting the correct positions and knowing what position to be in for scaling and holding the mirror.  I learned that 12 and 10 o' clock are away from you and 8 and 9 o' clock are towards you.  It is going to take some practice to get the hang of how to hold the instruments correctly.  "Stacking" is how we are to hold the instruments correctly. All our fingers have to be together and not separated and stack on top of each other in the correct way.  I am going to take my typodont home today and practice!  It was really enjoyable today but stressful to remember what positions are what.  I am really excited to practice and get better!

Setting up our unit!

Today we learned how to properly barrier and set up/ tear down our unit.  We learned how to set up for our patient and get everything ready for the day.  I also passed off  another PE.  Today I passed off the Personal Protective Equipment.  We also practiced suctioning and getting the feeling of how to rinse and suction on our partners!

Passing off my first PE!

Today in Clinical I passed off my first PE!  We also had the Blue Boa inventor, Ann, come demonstrate how to use the Blue Boa.  I really enjoy learning how the Blue Boa works.  It will make my job a lot easier so that I will be able to suction and use my mirror at the same time.  The Blue Boa is definitely a great investment and I think every Hygienist should invest in one!  It was really fun to use our typodont today and get to use the Blue Boa.  We learned the proper order for personal protection today and how to take off our masks properly so that we do not spread germs.  I really enjoyed today and can't wait for more clinics to come!

My First Day In Clinic

Today in clinic, we learned how to work the computer system, did a scavenger hunt, and got familiar with our pod. Kayla, Kierstin, and Marcy are the other girls in my pod, they are great and can't wait to interact with them.  Professor Wold is our adjunct professor, she helps us with questions we may have during clinic also passes us off on our PE's. I am excited to get started and can't wait for the challenges that are ahead!

My first blog!

This is my first blog! I will be posting all about my dental hygiene adventures and can't wait for the next two years :)