MOCKBOARD

FAILED...dangit.  It was very good to go through how the board procedures will go.  The paperwork was so confusing at first but is a lot more clear, now.  It was also good to experience what my stress levels would be like.  My professor talked to me after the ordeal to let me know how I did and what I could work on.  He complimented me on my probe and recession measurements, but told me I missed one spot and burnished a few more. :(  We talked a lot about improving my exploring skills.  He said to explore as if you are looking at someone else's patient, because when you think of them as your patient, you rationalize saying "there can't be anything left there, I spent forever in that pocket".  I think it will help me a lot.  I haven't really focused on exploring a lot because it is so time-consuming, but it is definitely worth the time if it is the difference between passing and failing.

You've gotta pay for what you want!

Had another class 3 patient.  He said he didn't have the money so I paid for him.  :(  Lame, but it's my grade so I guess it's worth it.  Quite the experience cleaning a real class 3.