Today we went intra-orally on our lab partners. That needs a little more explaining... we performed an intra-oral exam today on our lab partner. We got up close and personal while we scoped out our patients oral cavity. The intra-oral exam is basically a oral cancer screening. We do it as a service to our patients to make sure there is nothing abnormal.
Sierra was my patient patient. She let me use her as my trial run of the exam. I learned some new anatomy today as well. Such as the maxillary tuberosity (which is located posterior to the maxillary second/third molars), the linea alba and Fordyce's spots. She had healthy gums and I didn't detect any lumps or bumps, coated or hairy tongue (thank goodness!!) She is missing her anterior tonsillar pillar but besides that she was passed with an "A".
I was also able to pass off my vital signs PE today, which is nice to get that off my shoulders and under my belt. Hopefully by Wednesday I will be ready to pass of my health history, extra and intra oral exams PE's. Whew.. I still have a few to do!
Clinic gets better and better. I learn more each session and I'm starting to feel more like a dental hygienist (even though I'm still 1 1/2 years away from being one). I'm still loving it and I love all the girls and guys in my class. They're all awesome! :)
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