I am amazed that people let us get so close to them physically and emotionally. We invade people s space every day. We place our patients flat on their backs, in a completely submissive position, unable to escape. They let us touch them, with our hands and our hearts. This humbles me.
Dental hygienists are so powerful.
We have the power to help people heal physically and emotionally. Our patients feel like a million dollars, they feel like winners when they have clean teeth and a pretty smile. I am still energized by this phenomenon. I get annoyed at doctors who think we are just cleaning ladies, co-workers that think we are prima donnas , patients that think we are trained on the job and other health care professionals who do not appreciate our value. You know the ones I mean.