11/14/2011

I was the operator today. It went well.  I got through probing, (my least favorite) we also had to do a new HHX sheet and so I took the BP, P, R, which was also good review for me before we have our real pt on Monday. Scaling went well. I learned some new tricks, and sitting positions to be able to see the linguals better on the mandibular molars. I found some calculas on #5, it did have a rough texture so it was good to feel the differences.  I missed one probing number, and a little plaque on the anterior linguals around the lingual bars.  It was helpful to have the disclosing agent left on the teeth.  It is a good way to start.  Next Monday I have a real pt come in and I am wanting to feel more comfortable with the flow of all the charting, instructor checks and treatment planning, and walk outs.  I hope that I can keep this all straight. I am currently reading over the clinic manual so that I can remember all of the rules.