Today is my first day back at work. I would lie if I said I wasn't a bit nervous - I haven't had to work since before Christmas, so it's been a good three months since I've cleaned any teeth! Thankfully I think I have some of my favorite patients scheduled, which always makes the day go by quicker. I'm a little nervous about leaving Gwen for a whole day, but it's just one day a week. And the kids are with my mom. So I can't complain!
I bought spiffy new work shoes for the occasion! Fun, right? No where else could I pull off pink and purple shoes.
Well, I could, but I like them best for work.
It's been a couple years since I bought fresh work shoes, and the other ones were looking really grungy - these make me feel all professional again (and I'm sure my coworkers will breath a sigh of relief that the old shoes are gone)!
Anyway, in honor of my first day back, I give you . . .
Things A Dental Hygienist Says 8 Times A Day
-Hi, how are you doing? I'm doing well!
-We'll be right back here. I'll let you have a seat there.
-Okay, any changes in your health history? Are you taking any medications? Do you have any allergies?
-Well, it looks like we're due for some new x-rays, so we'll probably start with those if that's okay with you. (Give or take a few times a day, not everyone is due for radiographs).
-Alright, I'm just going to start with measuring the bone levels around your teeth.
-How often do you usually floss? (Insert flossing lecture and/or tips on flossing and brushing technique.)
-Alright, I'll just make a few notes and then I'll let Dr. Wilbert know we're ready. (I just made up Dr. Wilbert, that's not my boss's name.)
-Would you like to schedule your next cleaning?
-Let me get you a toothbrush and I'll walk you up front.
-Alright, I'll see you again in 6 months! (Or whatever schedule they're on.)
There, I feel back in practice now! Obviously there is a lot more personalized instruction and patient education in there, but that's the bare bones of it. Rinse and repeat, eight times a day! Unless I get to do a more involved cleaning, then it breaks it up a bit.
Me and my favorite pair of scrubs.
Honestly though, I love my job. I like having a routine, but there is still enough of a variety in the patients we see that it keeps it interesting! I'm excited to be back at it.
good luck girl! and those shoes would make any girl's day happier!
Hope your first day back went well! Haha I was cracking up over your things we say everyday :) so true!
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