Kamryn came in today to get her teeth tickled. She was a little apprehensive and didn't want to sit in the chair. I had to involve her in EVERYTHING I was doing. She wanted to lay the chair back, squirt the water, use the suction, hold the paste, etc... I finally got her to lay down and put her sunglasses on so I could use the 'big flashlight'. We prepped her for this at home and she seemed so excited. She definately knows how to beat around the bush!! I 'm sure if somebody else was cleaning her teeth she would have been better. I'm also a little traumatized because she has 2 cavities on S!!!! How could I let this happen?!?! We brush and floss her teeth everyday and have done that since she had teeth! And she's taking fluoride. I know it's not a big deal but I hope that's her first and last!! I'm a little worried about taking her to a dentist to get them filled but hopefully with a little nitrous and oral sedation she will be ok. :(

Today I finished my class 4 requirements! Woo hoo!! The only other requirement I need a 4 quads of a 1A but I'm bringing Kamryn in next week so that will take care of that. I hope she will do ok. I've been prepping her for it and practicing and she seems really excited to get to go to mommy's school. I was going to get Darin in again but I really don't want to pay for 2 so I'll just let my insurance cover his. I have 1 more clinic day at Weber and 1 more VA day. I can't believe how fast time flies!

Only one more!

Yes that's right...only one more VA day. Today was actually a good day there. I saw 2 class 5's and it was an easy early day. We have a new instructor there from SLCC and she is very nice. I do miss McConaughy but I guess she had to move to a different day since Barb had surgery. I will be so happy when I don't have to go to the VA!! Graduation is only 3 weeks away. I can't believe it's here! Now if WREB will just post those dang scores I'll be much better!!

4

Finally I found a class 4! My afternoon patient wasn't coming in until 1:30 and another patient's wife was sitting in the lobby and wanted a screening so I said I would do it. She ended up being 4 quads of a 4! I can relax now that I know I will get my requirements. Now if she will just show up :) I finished up my class 3 requirements and my 1B requirements so it's just smooth sailing from here on out. I am still waiting to hear from WREB about my clinical. I don't know why they take so long to get us our results. They know when they check our patients if we passed or not. Hopefully it will come soon!

Getting closer

Boards are over!! It it definately a good feeling to be finished (hopefully). Today I saw 2 class 3's and a 1A. I am feeling confident that I know what I'm doing and that I can work in the real world. Now it's all about getting the little things done like PE's! I only have 1 more to do. And I still need 3 quads of a 4 so hopefully the VA will be good to me! Graduation is only weeks away!!

LA mockboard

Last week we had LA mockboards. I was one of the first ones in the morning. I used one of the first years and it went great! She did have her wisdom teeth so it threw me off a little but you do that same thing so it was fine. I did get osseous contact on the IA so I had to take a breath and remember exactly how to handle that. I must have done ok because I passed, both of them! We also took a mockboard written. I did well on that too but I'm worried the real thing won't be like that. I am really worried about the written to be honest. This week I will have to hide myself away so I can study for it. I feel bad neglecting my family but it will all be over in no time! Now I just hope that I can get my board patient to show up! And I got my results in the mail for the National Board and I PASSED!!!! SUch a relief!!!!!!

4

I had my class 4 today and he was willing to stay all day so I could get him completely finished. It was a workout to say the least. I had a hard time because while using the ultra sonic it kept clogging my blue boa. Then I tried the small suction and I probably went through 10 of those because it kept getting clogged. So I ended up having to switch back and for between the HVE and the small suction. There were huge chunks flying off! He had lots of irregularities on his teeth so it was hard to distinguish between calculus and rough teeth. I was very disappointed today because Dr. Hanson wasn't there. I swear I always get ripped off when she is suppose to be my instructor. I scheduled my class 4 today because I specifically wanted her to help me! I know she is mourning the loss of her brother but I really wish I could have had her expertise today!! I feel like she is full of knowledge and is so helpful. Hopefully she will have an extra week with our pod. I am beginning to think I won't ever get my qualifications. Every time I go to the VA my patients don't show up. EVERY TIME!! I still need 16 quads of a 3 or 4! And I still need 4 panos! I really hope I can get everything I need!