Initial wash, mask, eye wear, 3-step wash, glove. This was drilled into my head today during clinic. We learned our PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) PE.It was a little confusing at first to make sure you get everything put on in the right order and placed correctly, but after 100 times of going over it I'm pretty sure I have it down pat!
We also had Ann Arrington come in as a guest speaker to show us how to use the Blue Boa. I think it is a very convenient tool to have! I have watched the hygienists in private practice try to keep their patients from drowning when they use the ultrasonic and it never works very well. The Blue Boa is comfortable for the patient and very easy to use. I plan on telling the hygienists where I work about it, I'm sure they will LOVE it!
We also got to use our typodont today and practice the air/water syringe. It is a little tricky at times to not have the water spray out of the mouth and go all over the place. I just need to practice more on positioning my A/W syringe and placing the suction.
It was another good day in clinic. I was able to pass off my first PE and it's nice to get that under the rug. Now I can focus on the other heaps and loads of studying I have. But I'm still smiling and excited! :)
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