Instruments!!

So today we talked about all the different instruments we will be using...we learned all about the uses and what each meant!  We bagged everything up for sterilization!  It made me excited because we are getting closer to being able to scale on each other. I am a little nervous about probing because it is hard for my eyesight to see the little numbers.  I am going to go to the eye doctor and get a better prescription :) hopefully it helps!   

Getting used to the Explorer!

Today we practiced using our Explorer.  We started out on the typodonts then did it on each other!  It is more difficult to do it on each other because the nose gets in the way for the anterior teeth, but then I was showed an easier way to do it :).  What is most confusing it figuring out which end to use on the Explorer.  It will come easier for me the more I practice.   I can't wait until I get to scale teeth!

The joy of Probing!

Probing was really run and a little scary today!! At first I was really nervous for Kierstin to Probe me, but then I realized it is not as bad as I imagined for her first time!  She did really good and did not hurt me!  It just felt a little uncomfortable, but not painful.  I enjoyed probing Kierstin.  It takes some time to get used to the col and the angles, but I felt like I am getting the hang of it!  I want to practice some more.  It was fun to do some real hands on stuff today.  I am excited for when we really get to scale!

Intra Oral Examinations!

Today we learned all about the structures inside the mouth and  where they are located.  We learned how to perform an Intra Oral Exam and I performed one on Kierstin.  There are a lot of structures inside the mouth to remember for an Intra Oral Exam.  I enjoyed doing it, it is interested to know that there are so many structures inside the mouth that you do not realize until you actually look closer and pay attention to what things are.  I also passed off my Extra Oral Exam today and it went well.  They are the best, like a mini massage! Today was a very good day in clinic :)

Cancer Screening!

Today we learned how to do an extra-oral exam!  They are like a mini massage!  They feel so good I loved when we practiced on each other.  We got done early so we were able to practice our PE's and review some things.  It was nice to have a little extra time to get caught up!

Vital Signs!

Today we took each others blood pressure!  I did Marcy today and she was hard to get a pulse because her pulse is so faint.

Health History!

Today we learned how to do the HHx and HHx/Rx of the treatment record. It was a little over whelming because it is a LOT of information but I will get the hang of it.We learned the process of recording and its importance in providing proper treatment to the patient. It is good learning the steps to ensure patient care!  The hygiene program is going great so far I am enjoying it a lot!