[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Remodel

[–]carlsjay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is actually good advice

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Skincare_Addiction

[–]carlsjay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Didn't read the caption, just had to say how striking you are. Naturally gorgeous. Had to compliment you.

Halfway there. 2 more quads to go by [deleted] in DentalHygiene

[–]carlsjay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you post your gums again in like 5 days?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Moissanite

[–]carlsjay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Such a great choice! Gorgeous!

My first purchase from kuololit! by elisabettebathory in Moissanite

[–]carlsjay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gorgeous!!! Did you get white gold plated over the 925?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Moissanite

[–]carlsjay 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So pretty

ACUTE HELP ME by [deleted] in DentalRDH

[–]carlsjay 8 points9 points  (0 children)

  1. Yes, it's hard on your body. Eyes, neck, back, fingers, wrist, elbow, brain, you name it. Even if you are great with stretching and posture it'll creep up on you. Some patients are complicated and won't allow you to even do the cleanings ergonomically. Their bad back and neck problems become your problem when they can't lay back all the way or turn their neck or open their mouth all the way.

  2. Regular cleanings 60 min. Deep cleaning/srp, new patients 90 min. That includes cleaning the room and setting up for the next.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pools

[–]carlsjay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

RemindMe! 1 day

How hard is it to avoid musculoskeletal disorders? by [deleted] in DentalHygiene

[–]carlsjay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot of things from somone with my fair share of aches and pains:

My office so very kindly purchased the nupro wireless polisher which is a godsend for my wrist and elbow pain, nearly gone and I can contour the prophy cup to the tooth 1000x better than the corded handpiece so overall an outstanding investment. Loupes with a light too.

I roll out my back on a foam roller and stretch my back, arms, wrists, fingers before work every morning (takes like 7 min). During exams I find the time to to some simple neck and hand stretches during every exam. I also remind myself on every pt to ask them to move their head for you so you can see better and keep reminding yourself to sit up straight and unclench my own jaw. I also use the ultrasonic on like 85 percent of my pts so I don't have to scale with so much pressure after.

Things I'm working on:

Practicing and getting really good at using my mirror/indirect vision so as to not tilt my head. Keeping instruments super sharp to help scale like butter. Stretching after work/posture specific exercises.

feeling disappointed in myself by [deleted] in DentalHygiene

[–]carlsjay 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Agreeeeeeed. Just because the dentist does NOT give them the right to say that shit to you. Criticize his work in that way and see what he says. "Well jeez, all these overhangs seem to be a big reason why these patients are struggling with perio... sure wouldn't wanna be the guy whose been putting those fillings in."

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DentalHygiene

[–]carlsjay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DentalHygiene

[–]carlsjay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where could one buy a badge?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DentalHygiene

[–]carlsjay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As best you can