I have to use a guide...

"What do you need a guide for Leisa?" - you ask...

Sharpening my instruments of course!

Professor Costley, This is for you! :D

The concept isn't the hardest, it is having to be at the exact angle [110*] with the face of the blade.

Having sharp tools will help in so many different ways.

=Especially Ergonomics!=

=It is easier to remove calculus with= (not the math, my husband always thinks I'm talking about Math... ??)

=You are less likely to hurt someone=

=Tactile sensation improves=

These are just a few examples of why it is so important.

*PS. Remember to end in a DOWN STROKE to prevent wire edge... :D

Now go and enjoy your sharp tools! :)

Now Walk IT OUT!

After every patient, you must "walk them out".

[[ literally and through the computer]]

It is really easy on Eaglesoft to walk out your patient.

Basically, you right click everything you did today, say post to walkout, and click on "Fast Walk Out", don't forget save and it will print.

[told you it was simple]

Now is the time to walk out your patient, out to Mr. Soloman. He says a bunch of stuff, asks a few questions, and (my favorite part) he ends with

:D"Enjoy your smile" :D

SEAL IT!

Sealants are a lot easier than I thought they would be. Don't forget your cotton rolls and triangles. :)

First, you have to clean the tooth.
[[ either A/P polisher or with a prophy angle]]

My patient was Kristen
[[She is adorable! Not to mention an amazing patient.]]

Anyway, after you clean the tooth, you just dry it and put the "blue goop" on the occlusal surface for 1 minute.

After, Suck it up with the high suction using the A/W syringe.
*Note: if you cover the tooth with the high suction before spraying water, it will help the patient not taste it.

Dry the tooth again, make sure it doesn't get wet at all
[[ which in the mouth, is kind of hard, but try your best]]

Add in the sealant and using a cure light, cure for 1 minute.

Overall, a very fast process, and I don't think it will be long until they become second nature.

*Bragging Time: I have NEVER done a sealant before and my very FIRST time, I did it perfect!!! WHOOT WHOOT!!!