First Year of Dentistry
December 11th, 2011I am back in Sydney after my stressful first year. I could not be more proud of making it through myself.
Most of our lectures related to biology, physiology or biochemistry. In the ADH clinic we practised as “dentists” to give each other a general examination. Our laboratory sessions centred around fissure sealants, matrix bands and especially rubber dam. 
Living alone, I have learnt to cook a whole host of things, such as game meat — kangaroo, buffalo, emu, goat, venison (deer) and crocodile!
A radiograph taken during the year revealed that I still had a deciduous (baby) tooth! And so now I have braces. I had the deciduous tooth extracted, tooth exposure surgery (the sensations were quite interesting) and a chain attached to the permanent tooth. I am very much used to it now.
2011 has been the greatest year of change for me. Although it is a relief to be back home, the friendly people and the quaint city of Adelaide have left me with a good impression. I look forward to returning in 2012 and will strive for higher.
Maxine
Hi Kym! After reading this post, I wish you all the best this year and that you strive to meet your goals!
Are you enjoying dentistry so far? How long is your course? five years?
Also, I have similar problems with my teeth too. I had two teeth extracted and surgery within two regions of my gum, and thinking back now I don’t know how I managed to overcome that period. It’s good to know you’ve been managing pretty okay. I’ve had my braces for five years now, which is longer than I bargained for, but as they say “no pain, no gain”. Not that braces are painful; it’s only when you eat and everything gets caught.
Have you asked your orthodontist/dentist how long they estimate your braces will be on for?
That’s so cool. There’s a VSA in South Australia as well :O
Take care and enjoy the rest of your holidays!
Maxine