First Second Year Patient!

Today I had my first second year patient. It was my cousin from Florida :) I felt a little foolish because I assumed she was a harder classification due to her circumstances but she only ended up being a 1B, so  I could have finished her in one appointment! But I had no idea she would be so easy, and I didn’t want to risk not finishing her and sending her back to FL with half a cleaning, so I guess it wasn’t a total loss :) I also just want to say I LOVE the second year clinic, I feel like they have more confidence in us so I feel more confidence in myself! Good luck to us all this year!

Summer Days... Here I Come!!!

Today was the last day of clinic for Jr. year!!!! It FEELS soooooo good to say that! I was CA in the morning and so today definitely felt long, but it was a good day overall. Fun semester although it was an emotional roller coaster, im just happy we all made it through :) Have a fun summer everyone!

Already Thinking About Next Monday!

Next Monday morning I will be sleeping IN!!!! I can't wait til summer!!!! This semester has been the hardest for me of my entire college life. Overall it has been fun, but I dont ever think I have ever been so stressed for things that are completely out of my control. In clinic today, I saw one of my favorite pts who was returning for one more cleaning before we head off into summer. It went well and I feel like it was a great monday clinic! Just one more clinic!!!!! Im so happy I could cry :)

Physicians Consult

Today i did my first physicians consult! I am actually super grateful that i was able to have practice with this because i couldn't remember how. My pt was supper nice and patient :) It was a good day overall. Two more to go!!!!!!!

The End Is Near!

Today, I was so ready to be done with clinic. I saw a class II pt that was harder than my class three or any other pt that I have seen so far. I am soooooooo grateful for this experience because I always hear people talking about how hard the calculus is to get off but I never experienced it til today! Phew, when clinic was over I felt pooped! I felt a little like a failure (due to all the marks) and Costley had to finish her up, but then I told myself I am doin the best I can! It's a good thing im still a student!

Sister Day (part 2)

Today my sister came from out of state to be my pt! I loved having her come in and was so grateful that she was willing to sacrafice her time off from work and her time here in Utah to be my pt for a day! She is the best!!! I am SO ready for the summer :)

Pressure... Pushing Down On Me, Pushing Down On You... No Man Ask For!

Today was ok. I was praying all weekend that my pt would show up because she had to reschedule with me last time I called to confirm her appt. She was a WAY awesome girl and was supper fun to talk to. I felt bad today because I only got through the OD but I waited for 35 min for the OD check and I know that I dont have any control over that but now I dont think I can scale her whole mouth in one appt. I only have the last day of clinic left to work on her so pray that I can finish her. What happens if I don't finish her on that last clinic day? I REALLY dont want to send her through the summer with only half her mouth clean, and she is so compliant and serious about maintaing her perio and taking care of herself. I feel PRESSURE...