Exploring with my explorer!

Clinic was fun today! We learned explorer instrumentation and it was a lot easier for me to understand/perform than was probe instrumentation - I don't whether it is the explorer itself or just the action being performed with the explorer that makes it easier. Either way... I like the explorer! :)

We also became acquainted with the terms angulation, adaptation, and activation. Through learning explorer instrumentation, I was able to apply these terms which further helped me to solidify their correct meanings.

Through explorer instrumentation, I learned the significance of maintaining a LIGHT grasp on the instrument. I noticed times when I became tense and my grasp on my instrument tightened. It wasn't until I loosed my grip that I noticed the immense amount of tactile sensitivity that was lost specifically from keeping a tight grip. Through this experience, I have become more conscientious of my instrumentation grasp as it will directly effect the quality of care I provide to every patient.