10/28/09

Today we did the air powder polishing and selective polishing. I had no idea that polishing could take such a toll on your teeth and gums. I have been working as an assistant for two years and that is my main job. In my office it is part of the cleaning! I was so surprised when reading the module that polishing had so many disadvantages. We tried out the air powder polishing today, and that has to create so many aerosols! We use sodium bicarbonate in it and it gives it an off taste. I prefer polishing over using the air powder, but that is probably from more experience with polishing. I also got to practice scaling a little bit more. My main worry is just knowing that I'm adapting and using indirect vision correctly. I'm going to be practicing using the instruments on my typodont this weekend!