First Day!

Today was the first day of our Dental Hygiene studies. I will not lie, I was very nervous and barely slept last night. I had to keep reminding myself that others have survived and I would too, as long as I worked hard.

I live about an hour and 10 minutes away from WSU. I had an early start so I could have some time to relax when I got to the school. Long behold, I got about a half hour away and realized I had forgotten my lab coats. Ryan, my husband, was very kind and met me half way between. Good thing I left early!

Moral of the story:

Get everything ready the night before

and

Everything will work out if you give yourself some time for mistakes.

7:50am - Radiology Lab:

Today was a pretty chill day in Radiology. I have a little experience with the x-rays so I figure this as a review.

We watched a video on the different parts of the Radiology operatory equipment and how the x-rays are taken.

Continuing to the lab, we met "Dex", our plastic model, and took a few x-rays on him.

12:20 - Pre Clinic:

The day started out with us introducing ourselves. It turns out the Dentist in the midtown clinic that will be helping us out, is the brother of the dentist I worked for as a Dental Assistant.

We had a few different activities today to help us find our way around the clinic.

Our scavenger Hunt had us find area's in the clinic like glove and mask storage, and Emergency Response Kit.

This was very helpful to me because now I know where different items and tools are located. 

I struggled a little with the Eaglsoft program at first.

Once I got a hold of what I was doing and slowed down a little, it made more sense.

I had the most trouble with making myself someone's "Preferred Provider". After the teacher came to help, it was all good.

The advise that stuck out above the rest:

"The teachers are here to help you. They are not your enemy's".