10-30-08

Today in clinic I did a caries assessment and I thought it was very useful to explain to the pt.  I was able to talk about caries related to saliva flow and PH.  I was also able to talk about eating habits.  It was a nice OH tool to get started in a good direction to help the pt. open their eyes and understand things in a way that might not otherwise have been used.

Mock Boards

Well, I felt like I learned a lot from mock boards. I am so glad we went through the process of the paperwork and everything. I made some mistakes that costed me at the end. I ended up with a 74 instead of at least a 75 for passing. I would feel so bad if I failed by one point. I wrote insignificant findings down on my intra and extra oral exam. I won't do that again. I also didn't take x-rays. My patient was late and it made me feel a little hurried. I still got done, but in a shorter amount of time than everyone else got that had their patients there on time. I will remember to have my x-rays taken before so I don't have to worry about it. I don't think its a bad idea to tell the patient to be there a little early so you don't have to worry.

Mock Boards

Well, I would have failed boards by 1 point. That would be so discouraging. I am so glad we have mock boards to walk us through the process. I made some small mistakes that I won't on the real boards. I wrote in insignificant information when I was filling out the extra and intra oral exam. I also will take x-rays next time. My patient was late and that got me a little anxious. I just didn't have time to take x-rays that day. I also had never seen the pt. before, so I was a little nervous about the whole thing anyway. I learned a lot mock board day. I don't want my pt. for real boards being late. I think I will tell the pt. to be there early so I won't have to worry. I didn't really know if I would pay my patient, but I am starting to think it's a good idea to pay them if they're there on time, then hopefully I wouldn't have to worry.

10-28-08

Today at the VA I had a patient that just could not get numb. I gave ten injections on the maxilla and the pt. was still complaining of sensitive teeth. I thought it was a good experience to give so many of the injections. I gave the PSA and MSA on both sides. I also gave lots of infiltrations. I felt like I knew what I was doing after the last infiltration injection. I think that it's confusing how we say we did an ASA, but really we did an infiltration instead of the real ASA or infraorbital. I had a very productive day today and I feel good about it.

VA Last day in Sept.

I was very pleased with today. I thought that it went smoothly and I was able to get things done and not feel hurried. I learned to be more relaxed and going with what has to be done.

10-2-08

I had a class 4 come in today. He was here last week too. I only got one quad done, but I only missed one spot. I have definately learned to use the orange ultrasonic on hard patients first. It was much better than last time.