8/31/09

Today was more of a layed back day that we could learn and pass off PE's. We read from Nield, and I learned there are six sextants in the mouth. We learned exposure control for post-appointments, and equipment maintenance. I think it is nice that we maintain and take such good care of all the equipment. We had our first real patient (student) today that we got to practice using the HVE, saliva ejector, and air water syringe. The HVE have alot more power then the ones at the office I work at. I'm sure I will get it with practice. I hope to be able to properly set-up and maintain the pod I work in. My goal for this next week is to learn all the names of the forms we will be using. Professor Costley wen't over them quickly today. Overall, It was a fun day and I learned alot!

8/26/09

Today was a very exciting day. We got to use our typodont and practiced using the saliva ejector, high volume evacuator, and our air/water syringe. It was very nice to get familar with how the equipment in this pod works. Professor Costley taught us personal protective equipment and control set-up process evaluations. I think it will be great to work in such a clean environment. I will have to remember to not pull my mask down under my chin. I'm use to doing that at work. I hope to always keep my pod as clean as possible by disinfecting, dusting and using barriers.

8/24/09

I have made it through the first day of clinicals! It was a busy day, but it went by so quickly and I really enjoyed it. I was excited to meet all of the people I will be doing clinicals with. Looks like we have a fun group. It was great hearing all of your embarrassing moments! I found the equipment identification activity very helpful. It was good to get familiar with where we will be working for the next two years. The Eaglesoft was a little more difficult, because I'm use to Dentrix. I'm sure with practice I will get the hang of it. I felt like we accomplished quite a bit and that the day went by as smoothly as it could have!:)

introduction

Hi my name is Kathy Romer. I will introduce myself later.