GOAL: complete the scaling on the UR and UL, take 16 PAs to complete a full mouth series, sel/pol, and Fl.
Today definitely came with a few kinks. Right off the bat, I took my PA x-rays then processed them in the Scan-x. I was confused with the way the films looked because they were so fuzzy. Instructor Vining notified me that the processor was set on Pano so the definition wasn't there and told me to retake them since they weren't diagnostic. My patient was my husband and I could tell he was a little irritated. He knew it wasn't my fault, but he had an understanding of radiation so it bothered him. I completely understand why not to mention the discomfort of PAs in general. I was sweating and my stomach hurt. I felt like such an idiot. Once I completed this, I noticed I needed retakes but Instructor Vining said we'll have to keep them the way they are because of the radiation policy of the clinic. The OHI process went well and so did the scaling. I only missed one spot. I was able to polish and place fluoride varnish. My husband hated the varnish... oops! The walkout process was such a headache for me today. I forgot how to do it and the system changed so Instructor Vining wasn't sure how to do it. After we figured it out, I put it to memory. I think next clinic will be easier to remember.... hopefully! :)
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