Goal: 4 BWs, 2 Quads, 2 PEs
Actual: 2 Quads Class V, 1 PEs
Today I was able to see my second Class V patient. Since I had a little experience with this I wasn't as nervous. He was easy to get a hold of and actually came to the clinic Monday for his premed (because all of his MDs have retired). I had a good feeling about this patient. I showed up early this day and was able to get completely set-up when I saw him up front 30 minutes early to get his premed so it would be in his system 1 hour prior to instrumentation. What an awesome patient! Today went really well. He did refuse x-rays, so I wasn't able to get those but I was able to get the ultrasonic 1 PE passed off thanks to Instructor Caldwell who reminded me that an ultrasonic helps with moderate supragingival calculus. This worked so well! My patient was hard of hearing, so it was difficult to talk to him and make sure he understood. I showed him plenty of OHI this day to help him keep his teeth clean. He was very appreciative. When I walked him out he wasn't understanding why I needed to bring him back. I was able to call later that day to explain to his wife why I needed to see him again. She was very sweet to explain to him and make sure he would be here for his next appointment. Overall, it was a good day!
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