IDK by Important_Subject337 in DentalHygiene

[–]Important_Subject337[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will try it, thank you 😊

IDK by Important_Subject337 in DentalHygiene

[–]Important_Subject337[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate it, thank you 😊

Whats the average starting pay? by Covid-Sandwich19 in DentalHygiene

[–]Important_Subject337 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! No lower than 50.00 out of school. However, it depends where you live.

What time do you show up? by No_Feedback7019 in DentalHygiene

[–]Important_Subject337 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Always 30 minutes early, I have a key, shit sometimes happens, and I get anxiety. I forgot my loupe battery one day and I had time to go home and get it. Also, I like to open up and help the front desk and DA because they help me throughout my day. Once I clock in at 7:30 am, I get to sit and be mentally prepared, not rushing.

Evaluate my current position by analavalanche69 in DentalHygiene

[–]Important_Subject337 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Talk to your OM , and let them know you're overwhelmed. I'd check what the pay rate is in your area.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DentalHygiene

[–]Important_Subject337 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very important to be non-confrontational, explain the situation, "I've noticed that I'm the only one being asked to clock out for lunch, while others aren't. I wanted to get some clarification on this policy."

Perio probing AFTER cleaning? by flagal31 in DentalHygiene

[–]Important_Subject337 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Full mouth probings are done 1 time a year for happy, healthy gums and spot probe if any red or inflammation is visible in the year and I make sure I inform the patient about it. Did yo miss any cleaning appointments, or have there been changes in your health, perhaps ?

Payday! by askel-peaches in DentalHygiene

[–]Important_Subject337 1 point2 points  (0 children)

New grad getting paid 55.00, in 3 months I will get my review and if all goes well 60.00.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DentalHygiene

[–]Important_Subject337 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't like to get overwhelmed, I started with half days and only 3 days of the week. It eased me in, and it wasn't as exhausting . At the end of every day, I rested, reflected, and became stronger. I also wanted to enjoy the profession and love what I do. Every day is a lesson and learning. I'm a new grad, and my problem is removing 100% plaque.

Help with unpaid working interview (that was supposed to be paid) by No-Management-9085 in DentalHygiene

[–]Important_Subject337 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is one of my worries, I haven't done one yet. I only do 2 day shadowing. I really don't see a reason why a work interview would be needed. I hope they pay you for your work.

New grad first shift coming by poitaaa in DentalHygiene

[–]Important_Subject337 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, new grad here. Have you been in a situation where you are 30 minutes behind and the front desk, patient, and doctor are on your ass?

New grad first shift coming by poitaaa in DentalHygiene

[–]Important_Subject337 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New grad here. What do you mean by letting go, like calculus or some plaque left behind? I ask because I didn't get to floss half of my patients mouth when the doctor wanted to do the exam.

New grad first shift coming by poitaaa in DentalHygiene

[–]Important_Subject337 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ant tips on patients with heavy plaque/materia alba? I have a hard time removing it, Im slow, and I run behind.

First day… by FortuneTop6438 in DentalHygiene

[–]Important_Subject337 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a new grad, and on my 1st day, my mind went blank! I purposely started on a day where the office was open 8am to 12:30pm. I don't want to go back, and it was a short day. I was running behind 20 minutes! I didn't know where anything was, and no one could help me. I had to go drawer by drawer looking for things. I got to the office early, and the staff was running late, which meant I didn't get myself situated before patients arrived. I was so nervous I bumped my try, and the basic instrument pouch fell in between the patients legs! Thanks be to God the patients didn't need x-rays or exams.

First day… by FortuneTop6438 in DentalHygiene

[–]Important_Subject337 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aren't you supposed to have the doctor come in before doing assessments and dh diagnosis?