Good and Bad

Do you ever have those days where you wonder "What in the heck am I doing?" This morning was one of those mornings. I had my mockboard patient come back. When he came in for boards things went really well. I didn't miss any spots and I was feeling good about life. Well, today when he came in I did two quads and miss so many spots! How is it that I can do so well on one day and then suck on the next? With the same patient!!! Uh... I was feeling pretty down, but this afternoon went a lot better. I had a 13 boy come in for sealants and between Tori and I we did 13 sealants!! My patient was a trooper and he did so well. He was a cute kid. He was a lot of fun to talk to and he and his mom brightened my day.
So, I guess even when you're having a rough day there are always bright things to look for. I'm glad the day ended well. One more clinic day down!!

Holy Moly!

What a day! I was able to accomplish SO much. My cute nephews came in today and my sister. This afternoon I milked my sister for everything she was worth! ha ha I was able to get BWX, a pano, and I passed off a couple PE's with her. I  am so grateful for her help! It was a good day. I always enjoy when my family comes in!
This year I don't feel as stressed to get my requirements. I seem to be getting xrays just fine and I have more than enough quads done. I guess my only concern is getting quads of class III and IV. I've really only seen II's and IB's. Oh well! One day at a time!
Today was a great day. Busy, but great. I'm going to sleep well tonight...and I get to sleep in! Woot! Woot!

Mockboards

SIGH OF RELIEF!!!! Oh my heavens, today was our first mockboard. I was totally fine last night and this morning. I didn't have the jitters while I was getting ready or eating breakfast. And I was singing along in my car on the was to Ogden. The minute I stepped into the clinic I starte shaking! I don't know why...I felt prepared. Well, as prepared as one can be.
Surprisingly I was fine when my patient came. He is a super nice guy and I felt like the appointment went really smooth. I used my ultrasonic a few times and scaled a few times. I checked, double checked and triple checked some areas. I had to stop at one point. I knew I was starting to second guess myself.
I feel so much better now that its over. I would have gotten 100% if I hadn't missed one tooth that had recession. I marked it as 0 and apparently there was 1 mm. Darn recession!!!
Oh well, I feel so good that its over and it went really well. Especially for my first time. Thank heavens!

What a day!!!

Holy CRAZY!!!!
This morning I held screenings because I am in desperate need of a mockboard patient. I saw four patients this morning and it was wild. I was running around like a chicken with my head cut off! But I have some great news....Drum roll please.... I FOUND A MOCKBOARD PATIENT!!!! He is the nicest guy and it couldn't be more perfect. I also found another mockboard patient for Jodie. Its my patients wife and they are both the sweetest people.
This afternoon I had another class IV patient. She was super nice. Mike actually found her for me. It was great to finally meet her!
I had a super prodctive day today. I'm super tired though. I'm going to sleep well tonight! :)

Another V

Honestly...The only patient I can get in my chair is a class five. I'm almost done with my requirements! I guess that is a way of looking on the bright side of things. Still, I'm in a panic about finding my mockboard patient. I talked to a lot of the other girls at lunch and they said that they're struggling too. It feels good to know that I'm not the only one in this boat.
As I said this morning..... "Everything will work out!!"

Blessings

I have been so blessed to have wonderful patients in my chair. My past two patients have been very willing and helpful. They've also been very understanding. And thankfully they've been class V's. So I'm getting the requirments I need! Sadly I have not found a mockboard patient yet....Is anyone else having trouble with this? I'm starting to worry that I'm not going to be able to find anyone! Oh well....My mantra has been "Everything will work out." I hate that saying, and sometimes it doesn't feel like it will. But it always does!
So Karlie, "Everything will work out!"

Mike saved the day!!

Oh man...Last night I was in panic mode! Both my morning and afternoon patients canceled within 5 minutes of one another. It was a nightmare trying to find someone to come in. I was able to find a cute lady to come in this afternoon. She's a retired Dental Hygienist and she seemed really nice. We'll see how her appointment goes this afternoon. I couldn't find anyone for this morning, so I gave my backup patient a call....MIKE!!! He was the perfect patient and we got him out of here in good time. ha ha He told me that a I did "much" better this time.
I'm grateful he was able to come in for me. He's such a cutie, I think I'll keep him around. :)