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.
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