10/12/09

Today was a busy day, but not as stressful as it has been lately. We got to learn to do OHI in our treatment records. It was nice to put everything we have been learning together. We had to write our HHX and HHxRx in our treatment records. We learned what to write under OD and OHI. we looked over the gingiva and noted if there was any gingivitis. I didn't realize that people with such healthy mouths could have localized gingivitis. It was nice to see where I had it so that I can focus on those areas a little better. Afterwards, we did the disclosing agents and found the PFI. I think the disclosing agents will be very helpful for telling pts. where they need to focus and helping us identify where plaque is. I learned to be very specific with the OHI. For instance, instead of just writing brushing twice a day, you can indicated what TB method they are using. My goal for this week is just to get more familiar with using my instruments and especially my mirror with indirect vision.