Hygienist Reflection

Today was relatively slow. Usually there is high volume on Fridays but on this particular day, we only had a few procedures scheduled. There were no hygienists working today due to the lack of patients. I assumes that free clinics always have a full schedule. I was met with an unfamiliar face. I am used to seeing different volunteers every time I go in. But today we had a different receptionist. However, her attitude was warm and cheerful. She was excited to see me, as the usual receptionist told her many things about me. She explained that we had a doctor coming in that I had never met before and he loved to teach. The only professionals in the office were the two dentists, and receptionist. After an interesting conversation, I found out that one dentist only volunteers to keep her skills up. She mention that because she has children, she doesn't want to be tied down …show more content…
The doctor asked about my level of experience. I can't remember what I said exactly, but I think the dentist assumed I was in dental assisting school. Upon further questioning, he realized I was pre-dental and his demeanor changed. He started explaining technique and the importance of efficiency. I noticed his class ring at asked him where he went to dental school. He told me Baylor and I almost jumped out of my chair! We got into deeper conversation and I expressed my concerns for being a single mother, trying to get into dental school. He assured me that I had plenty of time. He said he knew someone who graduated in their fifties. He did however recommend that I not do that people tuition prices for dental school is astronomical. I feel a little better, even though I still worry about my childless competition. Sometimes I wonder how I compete with that. Somedays I can’t even believe a made it through the without turning in to a total zombie from the lack of sleep. Add hard classes and you get an exhausted mom who is desperate for