Never in a million years...

did I ever think I would know what these tools are and how to use them...

0r that I would adopt these words into my vocabulary: cephlomatric x-ray,

direct bonded lingual arch, distal root torque, exagerated curve of spee, hemostat, lingual, mesial, occlusal, quad helix, trans palatal bar, rapid palatal expander (just to mention a few).

My new job continues to be an adventure. It's fun to go into work and learn new things and constantly be challenged. I never thought I would be working in this kind of environment... wearing scrubs, working alongside doctors and having "patients." Never did I think I would adapt these words into my vocabulary, know what they mean and actually use them, or use pliers in someone's mouth! I have been at my new job for a few weeks now and am really enjoying it. When I started I was extrememly overwhelmed (which I still am somedays), but slowly I am beginning to understand the language, figure out the computer system, get comfortable with my co-workers, and more confident in the little that I have already learned how to do. When I am at work now I am actually useful to the other staff members instead of being completely lost and clueless. Most days I am assisting the assistant rather than the doctor...but at least I am doing something :)! I am blessed to be working for three orthodontists and a staff of technicians who all love to teach and train. I am told that the training process takes about 4-6 months. I have been there for almost a month and I have absorbed and learned so much already and I am excited for what is to come.