http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw7HeW5Z84w
I'm wondering how effective this would be...
Monday, November 29, 2010
Summary of Clinic Experience
Although we've had plenty of practice working on one another, clinic was very different with patients. I found the first day of clinic to be very challenging. Trying to navigate Axium and remember every step to complete proved to be daunting tasks. My partner and I completed all portions of the appointment except AP and fluoride treatment. We finished our first patient on the second appointment, feeling very satisfied with the service we provided.
Our second clinic session was somewhat easier, although our patient had a few other medical conditions. I'm now much more appreciative of the cases we have reviewed in class since it prepared me for clinic patients. I actually knew how to alter the treatment plan based on the medical status of the patient! Due to the lengthy medication list and medical history, we did not accomplish as much as we did in the previous clinic session.
The second appointment with this patient was very frustrating and made me doubt myself. Our patient had a very bad gag reflex and we had to take BWXs on her. After several failed attempts at placing the film, one of the radiology technicians came over to take them for us. It was amazing to see how fast she could take the BWXs! Once we returned to clinic I realized that I had no idea how to create the treatment plan on Axium. A faculty member had created it for the last patient and I missed how she brought it up. Realizing that I was unaware of how to create a major portion of the appointment made me doubt how much I actually knew.
Althought the second appoint did not go as smoothly as anticipated, I did learn a lot from it. Due to heavy calculus deposits, we had to complete the patient's AP in a third visit. I was excited to try out the cavitron and was amazed at how well it worked. I can't wait to use it more next semester.
The clinic sessions this semester were building blocks from which I hope to add to next semester. I'm somewhat nervous to work alone next semester, but know that with time it will become second nature.
Our second clinic session was somewhat easier, although our patient had a few other medical conditions. I'm now much more appreciative of the cases we have reviewed in class since it prepared me for clinic patients. I actually knew how to alter the treatment plan based on the medical status of the patient! Due to the lengthy medication list and medical history, we did not accomplish as much as we did in the previous clinic session.
The second appointment with this patient was very frustrating and made me doubt myself. Our patient had a very bad gag reflex and we had to take BWXs on her. After several failed attempts at placing the film, one of the radiology technicians came over to take them for us. It was amazing to see how fast she could take the BWXs! Once we returned to clinic I realized that I had no idea how to create the treatment plan on Axium. A faculty member had created it for the last patient and I missed how she brought it up. Realizing that I was unaware of how to create a major portion of the appointment made me doubt how much I actually knew.
Althought the second appoint did not go as smoothly as anticipated, I did learn a lot from it. Due to heavy calculus deposits, we had to complete the patient's AP in a third visit. I was excited to try out the cavitron and was amazed at how well it worked. I can't wait to use it more next semester.
The clinic sessions this semester were building blocks from which I hope to add to next semester. I'm somewhat nervous to work alone next semester, but know that with time it will become second nature.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
DH Distinguished Alumnae
The luncheon with the four DH alumnae was wonderful. The fact that the women took time out of their busy schedules to come talk to us was much appreciated. It truly was inspirational to hear about their journeys and how vital dental hygiene was to their lives. While only one or two of the alumnae still practice as hygienists, they all still utilize certain things that they gained from the DH program. One thing I could not imagine is coming to clinic or class wearing white nursing dresses. Since we always wear loose fitting scrubs, it seems impossible to work effectively in a dress.
It would have been fun to see pictures of them while they were in the program. I also would find it interesting to see picture of the clinic or where they took classes. I'm sure the school has greatly changed since they were here. Just thinking about how different MCV will be twenty years after we graduate is perplexing. Will some of my classmates be teaching here? One thing is certain about the visit, it made me think more so upon the future and where I will be in twenty years time.
It would have been fun to see pictures of them while they were in the program. I also would find it interesting to see picture of the clinic or where they took classes. I'm sure the school has greatly changed since they were here. Just thinking about how different MCV will be twenty years after we graduate is perplexing. Will some of my classmates be teaching here? One thing is certain about the visit, it made me think more so upon the future and where I will be in twenty years time.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Perfect Day for Sleeping In
In the last few weeks, we have had numerous tests or quizzes and I feel today was a perfect time for a later start to the day. I still woke up rather early, but I was able to accomplish a few things that have been on the back burner. Now that I feel refreshed, I'm excited about what we will learn today about tooth development in microscopic anatomy, infection and immunity, and even feel prepared for the oral anatomy quiz today. I think the time we were granted this morning instead of having perio was perfect.
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