When I say probing to new depths that really could mean anything considering I had never done it before until today. We are finally getting through the (boring) stuff and getting to the good stuff- I mean this is why we are in the program, right? Don't get me wrong, although I do believe some of the stuff may be on the more boring side but we really do need to learn it, it was just fun to work in the mouth today and learn something we will be doing on patients for the rest of our careers.
As I mentioned above today was my first time probing- I've seen it done before and have known what it is and honestly didn't think it would be that difficult but just as usual it was a little more difficult than expected. Focusing on ergonomics, chair position, patient position, the modified hand grasp, and making sure not to stab my patient to death is a lot to think about and I made that very obvious. Every now and again I would start hunching but my instructors kept me in line (literally). I think the hardest thing for me with probing is the angle of the probe. I don't know why that was such a difficult concept for me- It seems so simple, FOLLOW THE TOOTH but for some odd reason my brain hasn't been able to wrap itself around that one yet. But it will and if I have to force it I will. I brought home Mr. Typodont (I still haven't named him) and am going to practice a bit on him (the lucky guy). And even though I don't think she is going to read this I'm going to give a shout out to Danielle- Not only was she an excellent patient for me and put up with all my rookie mistakes like a champ but she probed my lower right quadrant and did an excellent job! I lucked out getting her! So thank you Danielle :) Oh and her and Karen found a little calculus on the lingual of my lower anteriors, talk about embarrassing! Haha no, but I guess that just means I have got to pick up my game and do the dreaded task of flossing between my lower retainer a little more often. And who knows, when we learn how to scale maybe I can practice on myself!
Oh and guess what else? I successfully stayed awake the whole time in clinic today. I know that doesn't sound like an accomplishment to most but it really is for me. I have a dozing problem and Costley has noticed! So yes, I was proud of myself today I guess going to bed early helps with these kinds of things- Who would have thought!? Well I've blabbed for long enough and considering no one is reading this it might be a slight waste of time, but oh well I'll keep smiling :)
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