Patient Care

It has been an amazing opportunity to work with patients this last couple of sessions in the clinic. My patients were not only friendly but very helpful and supportive to the progression of my education here in the Dental Hygiene Program. The faculty have also been very reliable. They were there not to just tell you what you were doing wrong but to make every moment a teachable one. I am definitely looking forward to seeing patients more often next semester and starting to build a client base for myself while at the University. I would love to still be able to work with partners. It gave us the opportunity to teach each other and most times make the appointment run faster. However I do understand the importance of seeing patients on our own as the best example of what is to come upon graduation from the program.

To those that paved the way....

The recent lunch with the distinguished alumnae of our very well-established program was an inspiration to keep pushing forward. From the open conversation I have realized just how far the profession of dental hygiene has come. I respect the women for what they had to endure being pioneers in the school of dentistry. It was nice to see that they were still good friends and kept in touch. I hope the same for my class after many years out in practice. This lunch really opened my eyes to other options after dental hygiene as well. This experience has showed me the loyalty one has to there school and once I become an alumnus of this program I plan to revisit, give back, and have pride in where I came from. YAY VCU Dental Hygiene!!!! 

Hello blogger!

Hello all,

So....I am very new to this whole blogging thing but I have put it off for way too long so here I go:

My first semester thus far in the Dental Hygiene program has been an experience. I have encountered new people, learned new things, and gained new life experiences. Yes, the new course load and responsibilities can sometimes seem overwhelming but this program is something I am proud to be apart of. Many days I sit in my room and think what is the most important thing I will take from this program and I am sure the I will have the same answer the day I graduate. That would have to be professionalism. That is one thing I have learned to carry with me everyday, in and out of the School of Dentistry. This is one skill I am very appreciative that the faculty and staff instill into us everyday and is something I hope to teach to my nieces and nephews and maybe one day children. Well that is all for now....until next time!