Hello, I’m currently a third-year student in a dental hygiene program, and I have a question about working in a real clinical setting. How important is charting for a dental hygienist? I often struggle with charting, especially when encountering new clients who have restorations. What strategies or tips helped you improve your charting skills? Thank you! :)
Hi! Honestly speaking, as a temp hygienist I do my part to chart a new patient’s existing restorations. But I’ve seen offices where the dentists like to chart it while they check the xrays, so it could vary. If you have a permanent position, I think it could be discussed with the dentist after you chart what you see in the xrays and visually, and have them go over when they do the exam.
@@anatherstory Thank you so much for your comment! It’s great to know that charting isn’t solely the hygienist’s job, lol. I feel a bit more relieved now, haha. Thanks again for sharing your experience!
I get back pains when the chairs aren’t great for the providers. I go through different chairs from temping, and I can say a lot of offices don’t invest in chairs sadly. I rather choose to stand and clean if the chair isn’t comfortable for me to sit. And, I do just hang the suction on one side of the pt’s mouth during cleaning. I rarely use Releaf/Dryshield suction, but I should definitely use them more often.
Luckily I have Ergo loupes. For sure, this keeps me away from getting back & neck pain. So if you can, try to invest. I know a lot of hygienists go see chiropractors/therapists or get massages frequently (once or twice a week). And personally, I don’t have carpal tunnel syndrome yet but my wrists can get sore when piezo/cavitron units are very week and the patient has tenacious + heavy tartar build ups. It can also get sore from pulling out the patient’s tight/strong cheek. I try to be cautious and relax & reset my body. And I make sure to do wrist rocking motion to prevent injuries! Hope this helps:)
Ana! I just entered my senior year and I’m already feeling all types of anxiety for the fall semester. Watching your videos definitely calms me down and eases some of that anxiety 🥹 Also, did you win the Exemplary Achievement Department Award as well?? I swear I saw your name somewhere when I was getting the award!! 💗
Hey! It’s coming so soon! I know the senior year is a lot to handle, but don’t worry too much. It will all pass and you’ll do well:) And, I won the health department award if I remember correctly🤔. But, congratulations! Thank you for keeping up with my videos and viewing them🤍.
@@anatherstory You're amazing, Ana!! I can't wait to be where you are. 🥰 Also, I dug through my phone and I actually found your number from when I first texted you about your porta-sim stand haha. I'd love to shoot you a message if I ever needed to get in contact with you if that's okay!
Your routine is fascinating to me. I never thought about what it would be like day-to-day for a hygienist. Had a dentist in the family but she passed early in her career. Thanks for sharing. 💜
I love watching people work. It's like seeing the behind the scenes of the job. Keep up the vlogs!
Hello, I’m currently a third-year student in a dental hygiene program, and I have a question about working in a real clinical setting. How important is charting for a dental hygienist? I often struggle with charting, especially when encountering new clients who have restorations. What strategies or tips helped you improve your charting skills? Thank you! :)
Hi! Honestly speaking, as a temp hygienist I do my part to chart a new patient’s existing restorations. But I’ve seen offices where the dentists like to chart it while they check the xrays, so it could vary. If you have a permanent position, I think it could be discussed with the dentist after you chart what you see in the xrays and visually, and have them go over when they do the exam.
@@anatherstory Thank you so much for your comment! It’s great to know that charting isn’t solely the hygienist’s job, lol. I feel a bit more relieved now, haha. Thanks again for sharing your experience!
Do you ever get back pain? Or do you do anything to deal with back pain?
Also do you use any hand free suction or do you hang the suction when cleaning?
I get back pains when the chairs aren’t great for the providers. I go through different chairs from temping, and I can say a lot of offices don’t invest in chairs sadly. I rather choose to stand and clean if the chair isn’t comfortable for me to sit. And, I do just hang the suction on one side of the pt’s mouth during cleaning. I rarely use Releaf/Dryshield suction, but I should definitely use them more often.
How do you deal with carpal tunnel syndrome as a dental hygienist? or how do you plan on dealing/ reducing it? alongside with back and neck pain 🥲
Luckily I have Ergo loupes. For sure, this keeps me away from getting back & neck pain. So if you can, try to invest. I know a lot of hygienists go see chiropractors/therapists or get massages frequently (once or twice a week). And personally, I don’t have carpal tunnel syndrome yet but my wrists can get sore when piezo/cavitron units are very week and the patient has tenacious + heavy tartar build ups. It can also get sore from pulling out the patient’s tight/strong cheek. I try to be cautious and relax & reset my body. And I make sure to do wrist rocking motion to prevent injuries! Hope this helps:)
Ana! I just entered my senior year and I’m already feeling all types of anxiety for the fall semester. Watching your videos definitely calms me down and eases some of that anxiety 🥹
Also, did you win the Exemplary Achievement Department Award as well?? I swear I saw your name somewhere when I was getting the award!! 💗
Hey! It’s coming so soon! I know the senior year is a lot to handle, but don’t worry too much. It will all pass and you’ll do well:) And, I won the health department award if I remember correctly🤔. But, congratulations! Thank you for keeping up with my videos and viewing them🤍.
@@anatherstory You're amazing, Ana!! I can't wait to be where you are. 🥰 Also, I dug through my phone and I actually found your number from when I first texted you about your porta-sim stand haha. I'd love to shoot you a message if I ever needed to get in contact with you if that's okay!
It’s gonna come really fast, trust me. And of course! Reach out to me anytime:)
Your routine is fascinating to me. I never thought about what it would be like day-to-day for a hygienist. Had a dentist in the family but she passed early in her career. Thanks for sharing. 💜
@firelakie thanks for watching!:)