Today I learned about exposure control including proper barrier use. It seemed pretty confusing, but once I figured out the reasoning behind everything and my way of remembering exactly how and where to put everything, I seemed to do okay with it. New things are hard to remember exactly, but I think I have it down okay after practicing.
I passed off my Personal Protection PE! YAY!
I was also able to practice using my Blue Boa (with both attachements), slow speed suction, and high speed suction on Kristen. It was a good experience to feel and see how things work in a patient's mouth. Her feedback on the comfort and tolerance of it was very helpful!
Overall, today was a success! I have great insturctors who have a lot of patience with me and other classmates. They were very helpful in guiding me how to use all of the equipment properly to fit my left-handed needs :) I hope that this semsester will continue to be a success as I learn to stay organized and on top of all my class work.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Blue Boa and Personal Protection Clinic
Today was all about getting aquainted with the typodont (model of the mouth with teeth that have calculus on them) and the Blue Boa, learning personal protection, and passing off PE (process evaluation) Eaglesoft. I also met the new instructors for the Wednesday Clinic.
The typodont attaches to a special device which is attached to the chair in the laying down position. I learned how to set it up, prop the mouth open, and manipulate it as if it were a real patient. Once it was stablized, I attached the Blue Boa to the HVE and put a special suction tip on the end. This helps especially when using the ultrasonic alone. I learned how to manipulate the suction tips to work for me in every situation. I practiced this a few times. I think the Blue Boa will be an asset to my dental hygiene kit.
Personal Protection starts by securing your hair back conservatively away from the face so there are no loose strands, wearing scrubs and close toed shoes that are wipeable, and wearing a lab coat over top. When you enter the clinic area you wash your hand well (you would get your patient from the reception area at this point). Placing your mask and safety glasses on is next then properly washing your hands 3 times before you put your gloves on to touch the instruments and treat your patient: 1st just the front and back side of the hands, 2nd the interdigit, and 3rd the nail and cuticle area. Once all of these things have been completed in this area, your patient will feel confident that you made the necessary steps to protect them and yourself.
After practicing with the Blue Boa and going over the personal protection protocol, I reviewed the eaglesoft PE. My instructor came over and I passed this off. It was fairly easy because I have previous experience navigating through Eaglesoft.
Overall, I think today was very successful in the clinic, I feel confident that I can do the things that I have learned so far. I have a little anxiety for the future but always hope for the best.
The typodont attaches to a special device which is attached to the chair in the laying down position. I learned how to set it up, prop the mouth open, and manipulate it as if it were a real patient. Once it was stablized, I attached the Blue Boa to the HVE and put a special suction tip on the end. This helps especially when using the ultrasonic alone. I learned how to manipulate the suction tips to work for me in every situation. I practiced this a few times. I think the Blue Boa will be an asset to my dental hygiene kit.
Personal Protection starts by securing your hair back conservatively away from the face so there are no loose strands, wearing scrubs and close toed shoes that are wipeable, and wearing a lab coat over top. When you enter the clinic area you wash your hand well (you would get your patient from the reception area at this point). Placing your mask and safety glasses on is next then properly washing your hands 3 times before you put your gloves on to touch the instruments and treat your patient: 1st just the front and back side of the hands, 2nd the interdigit, and 3rd the nail and cuticle area. Once all of these things have been completed in this area, your patient will feel confident that you made the necessary steps to protect them and yourself.
After practicing with the Blue Boa and going over the personal protection protocol, I reviewed the eaglesoft PE. My instructor came over and I passed this off. It was fairly easy because I have previous experience navigating through Eaglesoft.
Overall, I think today was very successful in the clinic, I feel confident that I can do the things that I have learned so far. I have a little anxiety for the future but always hope for the best.
Monday, August 22, 2011
August 22, 2011: First Day of School and Clinic
Today was all about getting aquainted with the clinic, the clinic students, and the instructors. It has been a pretty mellow day. I feel like I am pretty lucky to have the experience I had with the dental office I worked for. The software we use is Eaglesoft which is the same as the dental office. I have quite a bit of experience navigating through the system; although, this one has been updated. It is official: I am in the system here at the dental hygiene program! I know that the next few months will be pretty hectic, but I have a positive attitude that I WILL MAKE IT :)
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Orientation Day!
Today is the first day back to hygiene school since the Welcoming Dinner. I'm super excited about hygiene and what it will bring to my life. Monday will be my first official day into the world of hygiene. WISH ME LUCK :)
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