MORE Probing!!!!

Today in clinic we did some more probing. It seems to be getting easier. I still have a hard time getting into the "col" area! When I had my check I was with in 1mm of my instructor which is fine but I think I need to be a little more aggressive but at the same time have the right angle also! It is all so much to think about. I can't wait for it to be second nature:)

Finally Done

So I finally finished all the test for this week. I have so happy they are all over and I can enjoy my weekend! I did pretty good overall and so glad that the first tests are finally over. Hope everyone did well:)

Oh No PROBING!!!

I was soo stressed out about today! I was so scared to probe Denver but I didn't want her to probe me either...I was so scared that I would have deep pockets and would have to be considered a perio patient...but it ended up being a really great day. We started by practicing on the typodonts. I thought it was way hard to probe them. Then it was time to start probing our partners. I went first...poor Den...she said I did pretty good. I poked her a little hard a couple times but nothing to serious. Then we switched...I was so not looking forward to this. Denver did really good, she got me a couple times but that is all part of learning! The best part about it was my gums are alot healthier then I thought:) Once we were finished I passes of 2 PEs. I honestly think that is one of the best feelings...Today was so much better than Monday!

I NEED SOME SERIOUS PRATICE!

So today in clinic we worked with the explorer and the right stroke to us with it. I am really struggling! I felt so bad for Denver:) She said I didn't do to bad but I think she was just being nice...I was really hoping I could pass of the HHX PE but we ran out of time. I am feeling really overwhelmed but I just have to remember to take one day at a time and that everyone makes it through! It has been hard for me to stay positive this past week or two!

Let the STRESS begin!

Oh my...I am so stressed out! This is the first time that I have felt this way since I started the program. I was wondering when it was all going to hit but it finally did and I hate it! Clinic was really good yesterday. I passed off 2 PE'S which is awesome. I am so worried about the HHX PE. I don't know why but it really intimidates me. I feel like there is so much info to know about premedication. Next week is going to be "HELL" we have 3 test, HHX Pe due. I am not looking forward to the weekend!

Clinic!

So my day started off so good! I got to the school early today and I was getting ready for lab and one of the 2nd year students came in saying the A6 passes went on sale again! I was freakin out...so I ran to a computer and bought a pass. I cannot tell you how excited I am! It is going to be so nice to have in the winter:)



Today in lab we went over intraoral exams. It was really fun to get in the mouth and check everything out! Denver was working on me and found a canker sore that it didn't even know I had! It is so crazy how everyone is so different, and for most of them it was normal. Overall it was a great day. I didn't get to pass any PE'S off but that is okay since I am ahead anyways...

WHAT A DAY!!

Today in clinic was a little more challenging. We worked on extra-oral exams and mirror and folcrum positioning. The exra-oral exam was justs fine. It felt like a nice face and neck massage! When it came time for the mirrior positiong I struggled! I am still having a hard time with what position I am suppose to be in. So after I struggled through it I felt a little more comfortable. Poor Denver had to suffer through it. Thanks Den!

Another Day In Clinic!!!!

Today in clinic we took each other's vitals. It was very good practice. My hand kills from it tough!! I must have some week hand muscles:) In radiology lab we took 4 sets of bwx. I thought that I would do a lot worst then I did considering I haven't taken many x-ray. Over all it was a very good day...I think that I might be getting the hang of things...MAYBE!!

CLINIC

TODAY IN CLINIC WE WENT OVER HEALTH HISTORIES. THEY EXPECT US TO WRITE A LOT ABOUT ANY MEDICATIONS THAT OUR PATIENTS ARE TAKING! IT FELT LIKE SO MUCH TO REMEMBER...HOPEFULLY I WILL GET A ROUTINE DOWN AND GET TO KNOW HOW TO US THE DDR A LITTLE BETTER:) I AM SURE I WILL GET PLENTY OF PRACTICE!!!! IT WAS A GOOD DAY AND I PASSED OFF 2 PE'S WHICH IS SUCH AN AWESOME FEELING JUST TO GET THEM DONE.