What is it about going to the dentist that seems so dreadful?!

So I have always thought Tyson was a pretty tough guy...and generally he is! However, I cleaned his teeth today and saw a whole other side of him! He would begin to moan before I could even get the instruments in his mouth!

It has been a goal of mine to change the way people view going to the dental office. I've always tried to make it the best experience possible, but I'm afraid this veiw of going to the dentist is going to be a hard one to crack! Of course no one likes going to the dentist, and for whatever reason people seem to dread having their teeth cleaned by the hygienist! The even thought of going to the dentist makes many people cringe! I just don't understand it... I just love what I do and I don't think me or anyone else on the dental team is too scarey! Most of the offices I've been in are actually quite nice and the staff are generally very welcoming... Is it the sounds, the smells, the faces covered by masks?! Or possibly it just simply has something to do with being the one in the chair! I think that's it! I love everything about the office... But I'll have to admit, I don't always love being the one in the chair!

Halli also came to see me today! It was her very first time ever going to the dentist and I think we had a pretty good time! She was excited for me to "check her teeth!" She was probably the best two year old ever to have in the chair! In all reality, she was probably better than most of my adult patients! Tyson could definitely take a lesson from this little sweetheart!

A Piece Of The BYU Experience!

Go Cougars!

So both Tyson and I seem to be coming to the end of our college careers as I will be graduating the end of April and Tyson will graduate from BYU in August. Tyson has suddenly come to the realization that he hasn't fully had the entire "BYU experience!" So we made the decision to get a little more involved! We went the the BYU men's volleyball game against UNLV this past Saturday and had a great time! BYU won in four matches. I found out that I have already forgotten most of BYU's school song, which is sad... I was there not long ago! We have big plans to hike the "Y" this summer and hope to make it to another baseball game and maybe even a lacrosse game... Hopefully by the end of the summer Tyson will feel like he's more fully had a great BYU experience! GO BYU!!!

Dental Hygiene Written National Boards- Check!

Well today was a day that was long dreaded and I'm just glad it's over! Today I took my National Dental Hygiene written test! I've been studying long hours every day for months! I mean I've studied so much my eyes have been having a hard time focusing and I've never had eye problems in my entire life! I've been studying in depth material on dental anatomy, physiology, microbiology, radiology, pathology, pharmacology, community health, case studies, and more! To be honest, I don't think I've studied that much that hard in my entire life! I didn't realize how nervous I was for this test until I couldn't sleep the past two days and when I did finally drift off, I'd wake up to horrible nightmares about not getting there in time to take the test, or not being prepared with the stuff I needed to be allowed in which would result in an automatic fail! I would wake up with my heart beating out of control and in a pure state of panic! The nerves also got to my stomach as I spent many hours curled up in a ball on my couch as my stomach tensed in knots! Once again, all I can say is I'm glad it's over! I won't know how I did for another 4-6 weeks, so the anxiety hasn't completely subsided! It's just nice to know it's out of my hands at this point. I did all a could do and now I must patiently wait for the results. The results that will get me just one step closer to my long awaited career as a dental hygienist! I'm sure Tyson is just as happy as I am about them being over, since all my time lately has been focused on studying! Now I have anesthesia written, anesthesia clinical, and dental hygiene clinical boards to worry about! Graduation is just around the corner! I have to constantly remind myself that this too shall pass and to make the most of what's left of my school days forever! I'm definitely going to miss all the great girls that have made my experience at the Utah College of Dental Hygiene amazing! I know I couldn't have made it this far without them. We are all excited about graduating and getting that dream job as a dental hygienist but the only thing I hate about moving on from one great phase of life to another is all the great people and friendships that often get left behind. So I've decided I'm going to enjoy every bit of my last 15 days as a college student! Wow, only 15 more days....

2009 Dental Convention

Lindsey, Suzy, and I did a group research project on Xylitol project for the convention. It definitely wasn't highest on our priority list, but we had a good time throwing it together. We are just glad it's over! These two girls are absolutely amazing and so much fun to be around! As my life at UCDH slowly is coming to an end, I'm beginning to see how much I'm going to miss my UCHD girls! They are absolutlely amazing and have helped me get through dental hygiene school! It definitely hasn't been easy!

Valentines Day!!

Our fist Valentines day as husband and wife was very humble, yet absolutely perfect! Tyson surprised me with a dozen long stem roses, a box of chocolates, and the sweetest card. I took the 2008 Time Year in Review Magazine and made it my own. I changed the cover and added a special insert which had a special on our Wedding Day! It turned out perfect! I made him one of his favorite breakfasts and we watched our wedding video in which neither of us had seen yet! It turned out perfect! Later he treated me to a delicious dinner! All in all, it was a perfect Valentines Day!