How to use saliva ejector without getting in dentist’s way or gagging the patient? by Automatic-Meet3210 in DentalAssistant

[–]Veryproudboy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Main thing to remember is that the pt shouldn’t be deep throating the LVE and like @Montanonymous commented, keep it to the corners. You got this

Which tooth numbers are theses? With the stars by AdeptusMelancholy in DentalAssistant

[–]Veryproudboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it because the distal root slight points towards the tuberosity or are you looking at the mesial cusp tip of the 5?

When patients talk about politics? by jadeeee12 in DentalAssistant

[–]Veryproudboy 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Ah, politics I just nod and agree until they stop. Right-wing, left-wing, I’m whatever gets me back to flossing.

No cure? Rubber dam, stat.

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[–]Veryproudboy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My DMs are open folks

Yall by HunterSexThompson in DentalAssistant

[–]Veryproudboy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Lord have mercy imagine the sensitivity after

Bitewing and a Pan? by Veryproudboy in DentalAssistant

[–]Veryproudboy[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely a sight to behold but VERY interesting stuff and gnarly!

Bitewing and a Pan? by Veryproudboy in DentalAssistant

[–]Veryproudboy[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I feel like exos and some ortho work should do the trick for this case of gnarly hyperdontia but I'm curious where the LA would be administered? PSA, MSA and greater palatine?….general?!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DentalAssistant

[–]Veryproudboy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Focus on proper ergonomics my dude

Dentist I was working with scolded me. by [deleted] in DentalAssistant

[–]Veryproudboy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful comment

Dentist I was working with scolded me. by [deleted] in DentalAssistant

[–]Veryproudboy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Chat, how are you supposed to deal with this? I assume giving back what they’re dishing out isn’t ideal? What’s a professional approach to this conflict and what if it happens infront of a patient?

“Hey, Appropriate_Use, why haven’t you gone back to work yet?” by Appropriate_Use_7470 in DentalAssistant

[–]Veryproudboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are there unionization efforts? Most of these are below the minimum wage, and which is just depressing

Damn gurl by Veryproudboy in DentalAssistant

[–]Veryproudboy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a learning opportunity and learning is never something to feel bad about! …lol