I've known of a situation where a dental hygienist accidentally dropped a tool into the patient's mouth during the cleaning. It was a small instrument but it still startled the patient and could have potentially caused an injury.
I heard about a case where a dental hygienist used a tool that wasn't properly sterilized. This put the patient at risk of getting an infection. It was a really scary situation for the patient who later found out about the sterilization issue.
Well, a lot of dental hygienist success stories involve strong communication skills. They need to be able to communicate clearly with patients about their oral health issues. Community involvement is also quite common. They might get involved in local health fairs or school programs to promote oral health. And of course, a passion for their profession. Those who love what they do tend to find more success as they are more motivated to go the extra mile for their patients.
One of my friends in dental hygienist school had a really funny story. During a practical exam on patient communication, he was so nervous that he started talking about his love for pizza instead of dental hygiene procedures to the 'patient'. It was quite embarrassing at that moment but later became a hilarious memory among our classmates.
I heard about a dental hygienist who accidentally turned on the water spray too strong and it sprayed all over the patient's face. The patient was startled at first but then they both burst out laughing. The hygienist was so embarrassed but it turned into a really funny moment.
There was a dental hygienist who had a little kid as a patient. The kid was fascinated by all the dental tools. He kept asking if he could take them home. The hygienist told him that these were special tools for the teeth in the clinic. The kid then said he wanted to be a 'tooth tool man' when he grew up, which made everyone in the room chuckle.
A dental hygienist named Sarah had a great success story. She worked in a rural area where dental care was not very accessible. She decided to start mobile dental hygiene services. She would travel to different villages with her equipment. She educated the people about the importance of oral hygiene and provided basic dental cleanings. Over time, she saw a significant reduction in dental problems in the area. Her story inspired other dental hygienists to think about reaching out to underserved areas as well.
One common one is the pain during procedures. Like when people get cavities filled and the anesthetic doesn't work well. Another is dentists being rough. For example, when they handle your gums too harshly while doing cleanings. And then there's the fear of getting bad news like needing a lot of expensive work or having to get a tooth pulled.
A common one is when the dental associate accidentally drops a tool in the patient's mouth during a procedure. It's not only a shock but can also cause injury.
There was a story about a research project in dental hygienist school. We had to conduct a study on the effectiveness of a new dental hygiene product. Finding enough participants was a huge struggle. Also, collecting accurate data was not easy as we had to make sure the participants were following the correct usage instructions. It was a long and arduous process that taught us a lot about the importance of proper research methods in the dental hygiene field.
A common one is extreme pain during and after the surgery. Some people have reported that the painkillers they were given didn't work well. Another is when dentists make mistakes like leaving a piece of equipment in the mouth. For example, a small fragment of a drill bit. It can cause all sorts of problems later.