Not only do you have to sit with perfect geometrical configuration both parallel and perpendicular to the floor, knees, thighs, chair seat and chair back.
Not only do you have to put the patient in a certain position depending on which tooth you're working on.
Not only do you have to place yourself in a certain position depending on the tooth--and the light--and the instrument tray....
You have to see and view the patient's tooth upside down and backward in a mirror.
We did a cool exercise to practice this by writing our names on paper upside down using the mirror. Mine was legible! Barely.
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In other news, academic classes have gone insane. Last week was a nice rosy introduction and all of a sudden we have to know most of the brachial plexus (along with how it works and how it developed) along with everything around it (and how it works, what innervates and supplies it). Along with the physiology, histology and embryology of muscles (all types, everywhere). No exaggeration here. In fact, I'm quite sure I'm missing something from this quaint list.
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My organization has to change!! I'm used to classes being separate and having a folder for each class. That won't cut it anymore. I can only separate things into two compartments now--academic and dental. I either need to start loving electronic files or use up all of my printing credits. We'll see--but I'm starting to feel the pressure. I have to study almost everyday now to make sure not to get behind!
Over and out.
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