Hey, it was the first clinic day of Spring '08!
I started with two 1As; the first was a 7 yo in for 4 sealants. I had cleaned her last Nov. I was a bit slow in the beginning, but Jeannie gave me some much-needed assistance and the process became more fluent. I definitely need to review Diagnodent, and I know the next sealant occasion will go more smoothly. However, I did successfully place 4 sealants on the pt's first molars.
The second pt was a 12 yo in for cleaning. Went well except I was rushed and missed some supra calc on ling. ants.
My PM pt. was in to finish her cleaning. We did 1 Qd. of a II. I had an exam and passed the first time, which was gratifying.
Onward and upward!
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Week of Nov. 27-29
The Fall is winding down, and everyone is scrambling to complete their requirements.
Tue. AM I finished my last Class III Qd. at WSU. This pt. has been super to work with, an elder with a great sense of humor. Did my Root Debridement PE, which was a source of some frustration for the instructors involved as well as me, since I thought I had a good understanding of L & R ultra tips. Well, the next day I spent a couple of hours working on Mr. Dexter and reviewing the text, which was very helpful.
PM I had expected two brothers, instead had a sister and a brother, 2 IAs. Great kids, doing a good job, with a mom who obviously cares. Probably will schedule one or more of the kids for sealants in Jan.
Thurs. at VA a Big Day: still needed 8 Qds. of a III. In AM did 4 Qds on a III with 3 exams, and in PM did 2 Qds. of a III. So, scheduled my PM pt. for completion (1 more Qd) next Th. Dec. 6, which will leave me needing 1 more Class III Qd. Whew! I administered LA (supervised, of course) to my PM pt. Did an IA and a long buccal. As in anything, experience makes all the difference. Keep that syringe over the pres!
Tue. AM I finished my last Class III Qd. at WSU. This pt. has been super to work with, an elder with a great sense of humor. Did my Root Debridement PE, which was a source of some frustration for the instructors involved as well as me, since I thought I had a good understanding of L & R ultra tips. Well, the next day I spent a couple of hours working on Mr. Dexter and reviewing the text, which was very helpful.
PM I had expected two brothers, instead had a sister and a brother, 2 IAs. Great kids, doing a good job, with a mom who obviously cares. Probably will schedule one or more of the kids for sealants in Jan.
Thurs. at VA a Big Day: still needed 8 Qds. of a III. In AM did 4 Qds on a III with 3 exams, and in PM did 2 Qds. of a III. So, scheduled my PM pt. for completion (1 more Qd) next Th. Dec. 6, which will leave me needing 1 more Class III Qd. Whew! I administered LA (supervised, of course) to my PM pt. Did an IA and a long buccal. As in anything, experience makes all the difference. Keep that syringe over the pres!
Week of Nov. 20
Hey, I'm so excited! I was able to get my last week's blog published, and it actually is visible! I guess the computer genie is at work or the computer imp is off causing havoc somewhere else. I'd better catch up while I can.
OK, this week was a one clinic day week since Thurs. was Thanksgiving.
The day seemed dicey as my pts. cancelled, but I was able to find someone from the call list who was a new pt. She wanted fullmouth X-rays before her dental appt. Dec. 3, so I was able to help her out.
In PM I saw a new pt. who turned out to be a Class II, so I was able to clean 1 Qd. and will complete her in Jan. This was my last Qd. of a II I needed for Fall. Ra! She was originally from Mexico and has been in the US for 8 years. She understood more English than she spoke, and I could speak some simple Spanish, so we did fine. I had Lili help out in a few tougher areas. For someone who, by her report, had never been to a DDS, her teeth really were not as bad as you'd expect.
OK, this week was a one clinic day week since Thurs. was Thanksgiving.
The day seemed dicey as my pts. cancelled, but I was able to find someone from the call list who was a new pt. She wanted fullmouth X-rays before her dental appt. Dec. 3, so I was able to help her out.
In PM I saw a new pt. who turned out to be a Class II, so I was able to clean 1 Qd. and will complete her in Jan. This was my last Qd. of a II I needed for Fall. Ra! She was originally from Mexico and has been in the US for 8 years. She understood more English than she spoke, and I could speak some simple Spanish, so we did fine. I had Lili help out in a few tougher areas. For someone who, by her report, had never been to a DDS, her teeth really were not as bad as you'd expect.
Attempt #3 for Nov. 13-15
OK, here's attempt #3 for this week. I've saved my previous blogs before hitting "publish," but when the blog page is viewed, only the date shows. I don't know what the problem is, but I will try again to complete my blogs.
Tue. AM I saw and completed my mockbrod. pt. and learned about a technique error that caused me to miss some interproximal areas. This is good!
VA clinic continues to be an excellent experience despite minor pt. and computer glitches.
OK, here goes........
Tue. AM I saw and completed my mockbrod. pt. and learned about a technique error that caused me to miss some interproximal areas. This is good!
VA clinic continues to be an excellent experience despite minor pt. and computer glitches.
OK, here goes........
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Nov. 6-8
Tue. lab was in AM. We took impressions, worked on desensitization, and practiced wheelchair transfers. People are much heavier than they appear when you have to move them and they are not able to contribute physically.
PM clinic I had a Type II pt. who also is a diabetic. Did my Glucose PE and one Quad. She'll be back in two weeks for completion.
PM clinic I had a Type II pt. who also is a diabetic. Did my Glucose PE and one Quad. She'll be back in two weeks for completion.
Happy Mockboard Week!
My first mockboard was a very good experience, though, like many of you, I'm so glad we'll have two more before the REAL thing. I need to work on detecting and removing interproximal sub calculus.
Second week of seeing pts. at the VA went well. Like so many things, the more I do it, the better and more comfortable I become. The patients are interesting and offer a lot of variety clinically.
Second week of seeing pts. at the VA went well. Like so many things, the more I do it, the better and more comfortable I become. The patients are interesting and offer a lot of variety clinically.
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