Rally Day 2011

I thought that Rally Day was pretty interesting, I was not sure what to expect but it turned out to be fun. I think that as a future dental hygienist I need to be well aware of the laws and bills trying to be passed as far as the whole field of dentistry is concerned. Also, I think that in the future if there is a new bill trying to be passed that I am either for or against I need to take part and let my voice be heard. Dental hygiene is my future and is going to help provide for my future family. As a dental hygienist, it is a person's job to teach the public about how important oral hygiene is. So many people are unaware of the role it plays in their health. That should be part of every dental hygienists job, even though I am sure some do not do so.
   I enjoyed watching the session from the balcony and even though I was not sure of most of what they were talking about, it was nice to see how things work. I however, am glad that is not my job. Next year will be better for me because I will have a feel of how things work instead of it being brand new.

Perio Rotation

The last two days of clinic I have been on rotations. On Friday I was in the Perio Clinic and I loved it. It was the first real exposure I have had to scaling and root planning. I assisted the resident and so got to see all the work being done. I had been worried that I was not going to be able to handle all the blood but it turns out that I didn't mind it at all. This was reassuring to me that I have chosen the right profession :)

The 2nd Semester Begins!

Today was the first day of the 2nd semester of Dental Hygiene School. I woke up and was eager to start it off because I know after this semester I am half way done! I think the semester is going to be busy with a lot of papers and assignments. In a way I am glad because last semester I felt like all I did was sit in the class room and study. I am also excited that I get to interact with more students this semester. I am fully ready to take on the semester and to get it over with :)