Restorative Comps

Third year of dental school started a couple weeks. It's the summer months so it's a bit on the slow side BUT we do have competencies and rotations to keep us busy!


Here's a tiny bit of what I've been up to:

PS: This is my first time posting from my iPhone so disregard any typos and irregularities :)

New and More Affordable Dental Loupes!

I am excited to announce the official opening of Zoom Optix. They provide high quality innovative dental loupes that are comfortable, stylish, and most importantly affordable. They have combined their high quality optics with a top of the line frame by Smith Optics. The PivLock V90 Max is one of the lightest frames on the market and is offered in over six different colors.
Zoom Optix currently offers loupes in 2.5x, 3.0x, 3.5x, and 4.0x magnifications. All of their loupes are backed with a LIFETIME WARRANTY on both the loupes and frames. This is unmatched by any of their competitors! In addition, they offer a 15 day no hassle trial period. The trial period allows for their customers to try the loupes out and return them if they are not satisfied with the purchase.
You can check out their current pricing on their website at www.ZoomOptix.com. They offer great customer service and make a fantastic alternative to the big brand names!

Who is behind Zoom Optix:

Hi, my name is Jerry Westover and I am the founder of Zoom Optix. I am currently finishing my 2^nd year in dental school at Indiana University School of Dentistry. For the past several months I have spent my time studying for exams, doing lab projects, and developing this company. I began developing this company because dental loupes can be frustratingly expensive, especially when you know the companies are making a large profit. So, I decided to build a loupe company that offers a high quality product with an exceptional warranty. I can now proudly say that I have developed a high quality product at an affordable price for everyone, especially for my fellow dental students. 

Check out Zoom Optix today for high quality, more affordable dental loupes!!

D3: Let the good times roll

I started my third year on Monday! I am nervous, but super excited to start clinics and to have made it one year closer to my goal of becoming a dentist.

My life will become more hectic but I will certainly try to update as often as I can.

Let the good time roll!

Revenge is a dish best served with...Novocaine?

Did you hear about the dentist in Poland who extracted all of her ex-boyfriend's teeth because he dumped her??

Olszweski, who was having a tooth ache and needed an extraction consulted his ex-girlfriend who he had recently dumped - and who happens to be a dentist, with the problem. When he woke up from his anesthesia, his mouth was empty!

I say serve him right! lol  As for the dentist, she could face three years in jail and a malpractice suit. Yikes!

Read article here. What do you think?

PS: to my present and future dentists, remain professional at all times. Some nut is not worth all the money you spent on dental school, all this hard work and most definitely not your license.

Finals

Enough said....

BUT, after next Wednesday I will no longer be a D2!

The Making of a Three Unit Bridge 1

I worked on making a three unit bridge from tooth #19 through to tooth #21 earlier this semester. Tooth #19 and #21 were prepped for PFM crowns and served as abutments for pontic #20.

1. Impression was taken of the maxillary and mandibular arches, then mounted

2. #19 and #21 were prepped (not pictured)

Mandibular cast  showing #19, Pontic space (#20) and #21

Pontic in place

Pontic in place - #20

Cast of the lower arch with pontic in place

Ellmann Shell was made for fabricating a provisional

Ellmann Shell

Ellmann shell made to fit

Provisional 3-unit bridge

Exciting News!

So I'm at home yesterday... I made dinner, took a shower and got settled to start my study routine. Right as I was about to start I received a phone call from my mom, "Aaaaaaaaaaahhhhh" she's screaming. At first I'm terrified, then she starts to say "I'm soo proud" then I'm excited. "What is it?" I say. Turns out...

I passed my National Boards!!!!!!!!

She received that wonderful piece of paper in the mail when she got home from work. Such exciting times! Needless to say, no studying was done yesterday. 

Happy Happy Happy!!