I Love Pedo Patients!

On Monday I saw two patients. I finished 3 quads of a 1B with 3 sealants, and then I saw a 1A patient. I had such a great time seeing my pedo patient. I saw a little girl who is from a divorced home and is taken care of most of the time by her 21 year old Aunt. She is 5 yrs old and this was the first time she had been seen in a dental office/clinic. Being from a split home and never being seen before, she had a few problem areas. However, it was great to have the opportunity to make her first experience a positive one! I felt like she was one of the few patients I have seen this year that I felt like I could REALLY make a difference in. I gave her an extra toothbrush and toothpaste - one for Mom's house and one for Dad's. I know I didn't do a lot, but hopefully having fun at the dentist office and learning how to brush and floss her teeth will at least get her a step in the right direction. I truly learned how crucial OHI was today as I had to attempt to educate this little girl because no one helps her brush her teeth. Hopefully I make some sort of difference...