We started another clinic day with a delicious pancake breakfast made by Chad, Jennifer, and Karona. Clinic began promptly at 8:30 and was very productive from beginning to end. (about 6:30pm)
We saw 19 patients total today with a new variety of cases. Robert and Chad both individually performed their first patient root canals on a premolar and an incisor respectively. These procedures were performed very efficiently under the direct supervision and assistance of Dr. Arriola. Nader was able to save a posterior tooth that seemed to be doomed for extraction, by placing a very large restoration. Two of our patients received extensive care, with 4 extractions each. Dr. Jungman was instrumental in overseeing and assisting the extraction cases (which were the first extractions done by most of the students). Drs. Jungman and Patterson collaborated on a patient who presented with TMJ (Jaw joint) pain and dysfunction.
Dr. Patterson supervised and was incredible with troubleshooting machines that were malfunctioning to get them up and running again. He even made a couple trips to the hardware store, and was able to procure a heat source for the root canal procedures. We now have 5 fully functional restorative chairs in the clinic!
Overall, today ran much more smoothly and we had a better handle on time. Not only are we starting to be more comfortable in the clinical environment but we are also getting familiar with one another. Tonight, Dr. Arriola arranged a grand mafia event for our entire group. We (Jennifer and Robert) planned to win, but unfortunately we were BOTH out in the second round!
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