Requirements are Done!

Wahoo! Today I finished the rest of my requirements! In the AM I had a Class 1A and was able to complete the Caries Risk Assessment PE. In the PM I was able to complete the last two quads of my Class 3 patient and was able to complete my Periodontal File PE and my Perio. Medicament PE (Arestin). I was able to finish early and practice anesthesia with Chanci. I practiced a PSA and an Infiltration. I need to work on my angles and verbage! Overall, today was very productive. Next week is Mock Boards...I hope that goes well!

Lab/1A and PE's

Today we spent the morning session working on hand intrumentation, accessory fulcrums, and periodontal medicaments (I learned about PerioChip and how you can only place this medicament in a pocket greater than 5mm). I thought this was very beneficial and it was nice to take a break from the hustle-and-bustle of AM clinic.
In the afternoon, I saw a 1A patient (10 years old) and she was difficult to work on. She wouldn't hold still and kept grabbing my suction and water. I was very frustrated! In addition, I had to do nine sealants and she whined the whole time! AHH. It also seems that children have really short attention spans... :)
Luckily, I was able to pass off two PE's (Diagnodent and Air Powder Polish). It's nice to have these out of the way! I learned today, or maybe I should have known, that the powder (Sodium Bicarbonate) for the air powder polish is alkaline. The etch, which is acidic, conteracts this and aids in the preperation for sealants.

Class 3

Last Thursday I got another Class 3 patient and declared an exam. I was able to complete 2 quads and he will be coming back in two weeks to finish the last 2 quads. I took vertical bitewings on this patient and this really allowed me see the extent of the bone loss. As of right now, I need to schedule another 1A patient to finish up my requirements.

VA today

Today I got my prayers answered and was able to get 4 more quads of a Class 3 at the VA. So, right now I just need 4 more quads of a Class 3, as well as an exam, at Weber. Then, I will be all done! I already have over 17 extra quads...oh, but I do need my 1A's. I think I will have a Class 3 pt at Weber on Thursday so that will be exciting!

X-ray Day!

Today I completed 4 PA's on my Mock Board patient and 14 PA's on my Mom. I was supposed to have a 1A patient come as well, but he didn't show up.
I didn't do as well as I would have liked to on my Mom's PA's. I didn't get enough of the apices and so they weren't as diagnosic as I would have liked. I retook the Mx molar and premolar shots, but couldn't get the Md because her mouth is too narrow and shallow. Oh well, I still passed and Prof. Alexander gave me a few pointers on how to insert the x-ray into the mouth, etc. This will definitely help me in the future!

Diesel and his best friend, Caesar, fighting over the bone!

This is my little boy, Diesel. He loves to cuddle!