Mentor Hours (15 total).

Last Tuesday I was able to spend some time with my mentor and shadow her and her colleagues work. I spent a total of 3 hours there for a running total of 15 hours with her. I watched her do her daily routine of checking up on patients, giving new patients consults about what may be needed in preparation for braces, regular cleaning, and emergency appointments. From here, she was able to help me identify what to look out for in consults and what to tell patients what was wrong with their teeth, if anything. Because i was unable to attend some of these consults, due to parent-doctor confidentiality, a dentist assistant was gladly able to show me where they process film from the x-ray machine, and even more advanced things inside the lab, as to how to make and restore broken or damaged retainers. This sums up my day with my mentor.