Calculus Smalculus

Today was my second competency for scalers! I honestly think that I know the instruments but I still had a hard time with the manakin. I felt more confident this time, however I don't think I passed because of the 9/10. I was told I went interproximal with this instrument, and I may have, but I know that it's only for buccal and lingual only. I know where and what it's suppossed to do. I think maybe it may have appeared that way but I think the whole akwardness of the manakin tied into it somehow. The manakin did not bother me last time but today it did.
I feel like I'm ready to take on some calculus. I really like using the Gracey 1/2 and the jacquette. I don't really like the 9/10 because I feel I would rather use a area specific Gracey instead.
On another note relating to my knowledge thus far on the scalers, I was not able to show that through the theory test. I thought that a lot of the questions could have more than one answer. The last questions relating to which instrument I would choose in which area was the same instrument. Well, by the data provided I figured the area specific Gracey could be used for both answers. I have a hunch that can't possibly be what was intended.
I think that once I get a patient with something to scale all the pieces will come together. It's strange that I'm excited to get a patient will calculus! When as Dental Hygienist in the making, we want our patients to be healthy and free of plaque.