Clean, Clean Clean!!!

Today in clinic we went over how we get our room ready for out patient and then how to clean it up afterwards. I can tell we are going to go through gloves and masks like crazy!! But that is ok because I would much rather be clean and safe then GREEN and disease ridden. Karen and I were partners in crime as we rinsed and sucked using all of our suction devices. We both got cheekfuls and just had to laugh as we learn new techniques and chair positions. I learned that I can't wear my hair in crazy buns because there is too much of it and it sticks out sometimes. Really I should just shave my head so I can wipe it with a cavi-wipe when done with a procedure. It might scare many patients and cause questions about cancer and what not, maybe I will just keep my hair. Well it is time to go learn another PE and pass it off. Cheerio chaps.
 

Gotta keep on keepin on

Today was my first full day with clinic and radiology. After all these years of dental assisting I guess I thought I was a cool cat and that I knew my stuff. Now I am figuring out that there is still so much more to learn, and I am excited! I am really going to like knowing "WHY"  I do everything instead of doing it just because I was told I was supposed to. My one complaint so far is all of the printing we have to do! It seems like every class has a gazillion papers to print off. We are just going to get through these first few weeks together and get to know the program better and we are off! This first week has been great and I am excited to continue learning and progressing towards my goals! YEEHAW!!

First day in clinic!!

Hot. Confusing. FUN!! These are the words I would use to describe the first day in clinic. It was so hot when I first got to clinic I thought I was maybe having an early hot flash. Thanks to the fan Mr. Solomon brought in I was able to survive the day. Confusing...well there is a lot of stuff that goes on in the clinic. It isn't just all about scalers and prophy paste, there are computers, storage areas, machines, and papers! I am sure that everything will make much more sense as I get more used to the clinic. And the best part of today was that it is the first step to learning everything I need to be a RDH!!! Well my fellow blog followers, more on Wednesday!

Michelle

First post!!

This is my very first post for blogging! I have joined the blogging world to help with the dental hygiene program. This is to keep everyone who is interested (probably only my mom) updated on what is going on! More posts to follow for sure!