Wednesday Again

Today in clinic was great.  We identified instruments and it was mostly a practice day.  I love practice and I love practice days.  I am feeling mmore comfortable with fulcruming and just all around feeling a little better.  I think I am getting sick so I am feeling real drowsy today and Its my long day which sucks.  We passed off intraoral PEs and Instructor Hemsly let us label our instrument with bands so we would know which was which.  Well Im eating lunch then going to Radiology. Over and Out

Exploring!

Well I practiced probing on my mom this weekend which was a big help. I am feeling much more comfortable today.  We did exploring today subgingivaly which was pretty scary at first I was so slow cause I wanted to make sure I turned it enough not to poke the gums in the col area.  But I didnt do to bad and I dont feel so crappy leaving today.  All in all today was a little better day.  cya

Another Monday

Well today was another Monday.  Long and trying to get back into the swing of things.  We had our first test for Costleys class this weekend which went better than I had expected.  It was a relief to have that out of the way.  Today I feel I am behind again though.  We did intraoral exam today and passed off health history. that was a long process and a little frustrating it seemed like everyone was confused, even the instructors.  It was also kind of rushed.  I cant wait to get good at this at this moment I feel like it may never come.  Im sure the more I do it the easier it will become.

Wednesdays Clinic

Today we got to probe. It was awesome but I was having a hard time feeling the bottom of the sulcus.  It was a little frustrating but I'm sure I will get the hang of it.  Kristie was my partner again and Im sure shes thinking she thinks she could have a different partner.  I passed off my vital signs PE that wasnt too bad.  We also had a  guest speaker.  It was the former pres of the UDHA.  She was in my group at the student forum so she was already familiar to me.  The topics she spoke about was the same topic we had for our discussion at the forum.  All in all today was good.  Hopefully it will get better.

Today in clinic was a very challenging day for me.  I am having a real hard time with the fulcrum thing.  My pinky wants to go strait out and Lauren said my finger will get strained but I feel like my other fingers cant move very well when I am fulcruming.  I am feeling a little frustrated today. Kind of like I might cry.  Oh well I am gonna try to get through this day then I can go home and cry.  This week has been crazy and it is going to continue to be crazy for the next few days.  I worked with Sam she is so patient with me.  I worked with Kristie also I think I may have poked her a couple of times.  Hopefully she will forgive me.  Well I am hoping next week will go a little better and I can start feeling better.  I think I have said this in every blog but I am always feeling this way.  Cya next time.

A new week

Today was good in clinic.  I was able to pass off the clock postion PE which was real good.  Best wishes to Char who had her baby 3 months early this weekend.  My thoughts are with her and the baby.  We put a mirror and probe and explorer in for sterilization.  I am so excited to start using these tools on people.  The hands on is real proof that I am on my way to becoming a hygienist!!! Yeah!  This is the beginning of a new week so hopefully its a good one.  It will be stressful with 3 tests this week.  Oh well we will all keep on tickin. over and out

Wednesdays Clinic

Well I didnt finish my first post so I am adding to it here.  Wednesday was a lot to remember, sometimes I wonder if I am ever going to remember all this stuff.  Hopefully routine will soon kick in and I will start feeling a little better.  We did the Womens Health Connection Yesterday and it was very awesome. We were able to do some intra and extra oral exams and get a feel.  The second year I was paired with was so sweet and helpful.  It was a very eye opening and rewarding experience. 

Wednesdays Clinic

Today we did health history on our pod partner.  It is not so overwhelming when you are actually doing it. Still a lot to know though.  Sam got to learn all my deap dark secrets, good thing for HIPPA. 

Another Day in clinic

Well it was a good day in clinic. Wow do I have a lot to remember for the clock position and tooth surfaces.  It is hard to remember where to bee to see the teeth and it is so backwards to look in the mirror.  I have a lot to work on.  I did pass off the set up PE which was a relief but I was really nervous.  Instructor Hafen is really sweet and very helpful  I really appreciate her input.  Well Im gonna eat and head to lab.  Today is my long day so I will be pooped. Cya