polishing and fluoride

Today we polished and did fluoride. I was the odd person, so I was working on a TA. It was nice because I had plenty of time. I did want some fluoride though; my teeth have been so sensitive lately. After I was done Gina put some fluoride varnish on my teeth.

Scaling

We practiced scaling on each other. It was the first time doing the posterior scaling on a person. It was harder obviously. For the most part I think it went pretty good, but I have a lot of improvement to make on my posterior scaling.

posterior scaling

On wednesday we learned posterior scaling. We didn't practice on each other, just on Dexter. It's a lot harder than anterior I think. I don't feel like I'm getting the angulation right. Hopefully it will all come with practice. My dad might be able to get off of work to be my first patient. He has high blood pressure though, so I'm going to take my cuff home today to see if it will be a problem.

Intraoral camera

On monday we practiced everything from the start. We also learned how to use the intraoral camera. It was fun. I liked using the camera. Scaling went well too.

anterior scaling

We learned anterior scaling. It was fun. It was actually easier than exploring. I'm nervous having some of my teeth scaled though. I have some white spots that are remineralizing. The people I've worked with so far have been pretty careful though.

practice exploring

On Monday we got to practice everything. It was good; I needed practice with exploriong. I was able to get enough practice to pass off my PE, and I'm feeling better about it now. Next we are going to be scaling. Scary! It will be fun.

OHI

On wednesday we did OHI. It was fun. It was nice to have an easier clinic session in order to pass off some PEs. I've tried to stay ahead, but we haven't had time to pass any off for the past 2 clinics. We had 2 due today, so it was good to have the extra time. When we disclosed I had more plaque than I thought I would. It wasn't bad, but I am missing some spots.

dental screening

On monday we practiced charting, extra & intraoral exams, and probing. It all went well. I couldn't really see composite fillings though. My partner had one, but she couldn't remember where it was and I don't know if I could see it for sure. I think I found it, but I don't know. Overall, clinic is going pretty good.

OD & probing

Today we started from the begining and did HHx to probing. It was very helpful. I'm feeling more confident. We also went over the blue sheet. Yeah! I was so glad; I had no clue how do fill that sheet out and we need to do one for our case study. We were given more time for the OD section of our case study. That was a relief!

Probing

Today we probed. It went well. My partner didn't have any higher than 3 or any bleeding. I didn't have any higher than 3, but I did have some bleeding. My BFI was 93%. Overall, my gums were pretty healthy, but they could be better. Probing seemed easier than exploring to me.

Exploring

On Wednesday we did exploring. I felt a little awkward and I poked her once. I think it's getting better though (I hope so anyway).