Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Feelin Better!
Well today feel better about being an imperfect hygienist. Today I saw 2 horrible overhangs. Seeing these 2 imperfections really hit me. I know that not everyone in the dental field is perfect so why do I expect myself to be? I can now hold my head up high and say I am a dental hygienist....ha ha ha! Happy Easter everyone!
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I can't believe all the overhangs I've seen! Makes me wonder if not all doctors use a wedge....or floss!
Don't feel bad about leftover calculus. At least you didn't miss A 12 MM POCKET!!! Yuppers, yours truly missed that beauty. It was on the distal of #31 which had an impacted wisdom tooth, but still!! Talk about embarrassing. I told the doctor it was about 4-5 mm, and she said it was actually 12-15mm. Drrrrrrrr. Have a hoppy Easter!
don't get your pannies in a wad...we all miss some sometimes. I will also say ditto to jess' previous comment...i always get bugged with appt times, i wish we could have more time w/ our pts, but the nice thing is to be able to schedule pt back with us for recalls and get it the next time! keep on keepin on! You're amazing.
REally...the reason for the VA sessions was to hang with us and play lots of "name that tune" during carpools! good times!! you're awesome!
So, I saw a pt and thought I too did a great job. It was time one month later for him to have a full exam. And he was put back in my schedule for a cleaning. I look at his current x-rays and wow!!! Yep I left 3 clicks. I felt and still feel like I suck. I sometimes think I am not getting better. Anyway after all morning stewing about it, I called him back in. I told him what happen and that I left some cal behind and asked him to come back in. He was so nice and he came right in. If there is one then there are probably more. All I can do is try harder next time. It really sucks though.
I will be the first to admit that I have an addictive personality. I get addicted to things easy. I sooooooooooo much would like to try some fruity DRINK too but alas I know one just would not be enough. So, I swig back diet coke. Still doesn't stop me from thinking about it though. Your not along bab.
It is nice to know that I am not alone out here.
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