Sometimes a patient cancelling at 5 am feels like a mini heart attack--sometimes it's a blessing in disguise.
The same patient that cancelled at 5 am last time did it again! What I don't get is why is he up that early and not able to make it to the appointment? He never even gives an excuse it's just, "Sorry, I can't come today". Oh well it turned out to be better that he didn't come.
My last brother got the opportunity to get his teeth cleaned. It's good that it was my morning clinic since my brother has soccer in the afternoon so it wouldn't have worked out as well. It was also a great day because I got soo much done!!
I took 4 BWX's and 4 PA's, scaled all 4 quads, and placed a sealant. Plus I didn't miss any spots! It was great! Today was a good confidence builder for me as well. I realized I know what I am doing and I am getting better and faster!
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Monday, March 19, 2012
Class V in One
Well I did it! I finished a patient in one appointment! It was the best feeling! My patient didn't want to have x-rays so that helped out a little, but still I finished him!
I got this patient from the resource list and I had a hard time getting a hold of him at first. I had the wrong number so I wasn't able to schedule him for an appointment. But I eventually did get a hold of him and I was able to find an appointment for him. He was a very nice man as well, and he had just gotten back from California. His wife is a painter so she goes and paints out in California for the winter.
He was a class V patient and I knew this coming into it. I was a little stressed that I wouldn't be able to schedule him back for another appointment since I'm getting down to the wire, so it was definitely a blessing to be able to finish him in one appointment. Plus it's four quads that will add to my total!
I got this patient from the resource list and I had a hard time getting a hold of him at first. I had the wrong number so I wasn't able to schedule him for an appointment. But I eventually did get a hold of him and I was able to find an appointment for him. He was a very nice man as well, and he had just gotten back from California. His wife is a painter so she goes and paints out in California for the winter.
He was a class V patient and I knew this coming into it. I was a little stressed that I wouldn't be able to schedule him back for another appointment since I'm getting down to the wire, so it was definitely a blessing to be able to finish him in one appointment. Plus it's four quads that will add to my total!
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Check it off
Well I finished another patient today! This patient is probably one of my favorites! She is the nicest person and so sweet. I have really enjoyed getting to know her. This is definitely one of the benefits of clinic-- I get to meet new people and I really start to care for them and their oral health.
I just had to finish two quads so I knew it would be more of a relaxed day. I was able to take it easy and pass off a few PE's. It's nice to have a day where I don't have to be so stressed about getting through an OD, taking x-rays, and hoping I can do it fast enough so I can get to a few quads.
I can't believe how fast this semester is going by! I only have about a month left! It is so crazy! I have learned so much this year and made lot's of new friends. I am so excited for the future and for the experiences I will continue to have in the program!
I just had to finish two quads so I knew it would be more of a relaxed day. I was able to take it easy and pass off a few PE's. It's nice to have a day where I don't have to be so stressed about getting through an OD, taking x-rays, and hoping I can do it fast enough so I can get to a few quads.
I can't believe how fast this semester is going by! I only have about a month left! It is so crazy! I have learned so much this year and made lot's of new friends. I am so excited for the future and for the experiences I will continue to have in the program!
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