Day 4 of my externship....I'm very calm and just soaking up information. However, me remembering is becoming difficult. I think knowing the steps will HELP remember what I need. I'm just trying to read the Dentist mind; you know. Lol
I’m in a 9 week dental assistant school where we meet once a week. It feels like wayyyyy too much to learn in such a short time. My externship is coming up and I’ve only had three classes 😵💫 I’m still learning numbers and names of the different areas of the teeth let alone all the other things. I’m beyond worried. Thanks for the tips!
It is a lot to learn for sure! We are not fans of those accelerated programs for that reason. Just be mentally prepared to work hard and try to learn as much as you can at your externship. The rest it will be all on the job training
@@DentalVibes have you seen the accelerated programs work out for anyone before? I didn’t know anything about being an assistant. I was just scrolling job sites one day and saw a lot of postings and thought they probably have good work life balance and looked up how to become one and ended up in this program. It wasn’t until after I started that I was told that we were frowned upon and there was 18 month programs that were better 😕
@@meganmorgan7491 yes! It all depends on you! Will it be a bumpier start? YES! But you can do it. You have to hustle on your own to obtain the knowledge. Study your book, watch lots of videos, If you can stay longer at your externship. Even if it’s 1x a week while you’re looking for a job. You have to show offices you’re worth them training you, but it is possible 🦷 watch this th-cam.com/video/ydsak1tYQ_4/w-d-xo.html
I graduated a dental assistant program via online so I have no hands on experience AT ALL!! I start my first externship at a oral surgeon office 😬. Im so SCARED 😢 but excited. If anybody has any extra tips assisting a oral surgeon I’ll greatly appreciate it.
@@kaedoll731 I’m so late I apologize. My internship experience wasn’t bad I didn’t do anything besides sit back & watch. Sit back and take lots of notes and if possible try to get involved. SPEAK UP & ASK SOMETHING IF YOU DONT KNOW. Hope all is going well for you
Hi, I just started my externship the second day the assistants didn’t even help me I was just in the lab which I didn’t mind, I was asking questions and they just called me annoying. And they didn’t want me to have a notebook. And this is when all the assistants started too tell me to figure it out. What would you do in this situation?
Aleisha Craft yay so exciting!! Get ready to learn and give your all! If they don’t hire you or you just don’t want to stay there make sure to get a letter of recommendation
Hello again I just wanted to let y’all know I love yalls videos very helpful keep them coming girls☺️ but I have a question!🤭 what are some great questions to ask during your interview? From a RDA point of view I have a few down just want to see what I can add or what is very important 😊
Estefany Salgado awww we are so glad 🥰 so you really want to make sure you vibe with the office. Ask about growth opportunities, what is the their schedule like, when they are slow do they send people home, what time do they usually finish, does the dr like an assistant that is hands-on or do they like to do things themselves, what is their protocol for covid??? So many good questions lol but overall just make a personal list of things you’re looking for in a forever dental home and make sure they have that 🙂Good luck! You can always DM us on our IG @dentalvibes_ with questions
I just found you channel and I just started my internship and it’s been overwhelming the one thing I have been struggling is when a DA Is assistanting the doctor I cannot memorize what is it next I go blank and forget the whole procedure I forget the instruments which I also berly know what can I do to over come this and be confident also I have only done online school witch is only lectures I have not done any labs so when I’m in that Doctor office I don’t know what the heck is going on please help!😭
Estefany Salgado first breath! You will get it eventually lol second I think you’re program didn’t prepare you fully but too late now 🙃 get a pocket notepad. For every procedure write the steps and why those steps need to be done. Review it over and over again. Instruments you just have to memorize take pics of set up and label it. Every dr works differently so every office you go you will have to learn new things. In this field you will never stop learning...hang in there! You got this
Thank you! Also I am a shy person and it’s also been hard getting in there and getting in the DA Groove and routine you know? but they don’t really Communicate with me I feel like they treat like ohh she’s just a student she doesn’t need to be included idk it’s just how I feel?
Everything you practiced and can perform as a dental assistant. If you took X-rays, impression, chairside assisting, temporary crowns, patient education, treatment plans, etc
Hey Queens, I had to complete a 40 hour externship at an orthodontist office and it’s my last day this week. But the whole time I have been doing sterilization, I never got to sit in the chair or work on a patient, is that common? I’m a little disappointed since I did everything they wanted, I cleaned every instrument, took out the trash, asked questions and everything I watched many of your videos to prepare for this moment and it wasn’t really what I expected . I wish I would of picked a different office :/
Hello! Unfortunately, it’s not what it’s supposed to happen in your externship. You will only learn by doing it yourself. We recommend you staying longer while you look for a job. Even if it’s 1x a week. If they won’t let you get chairside try to find an office that will. You need to practice
Hi ladies! My name is Isabel, I am interested in becoming a Dental Assistant. I would like know what's the picture in the Dental Assistant? Please let me know. 🙏 Thank you in advance!!
Hello, i love your videos. I was wondering if you guys can help me out to make a resume i don't know what to add on it & i need one for my externship site 🥺🥺!! Im watching all of your videos today for extra help. I go out in two weeks im nervous!!
We also have videos on the main set ups you need to know by the time you get to your externship. If you need any guidance pls don’t hesitate to reach out to us on IG @dentalvibes_
May Chau ask to speak to the manager then you can say hi my name is ____ I go to ____school. I need ____ hours to complete my program. I did some research in your office and I’m impressed. Dr. ___ seems amazing, I was wondering if you could give me an opportunity to extern there. I’m eager to learn.
@@DentalVibes that’s very kind of you, thank you for your help. English in not my first language, I am nervous. Hope you guys can post more videos about the Dantal assistant work in office😊
May Chau no problem! It’s normal to be nervous. Even Dentists are nervous when they first start. Just give your all and make the best of it 🙂🦷 make sure to watch our other videos and let us know how it’s going. You can reach us on IG @dentalvibes_ for a faster response. Good luck!
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I start my extern on Monday September 27th in just a week and I’m so glad I found this! Thank you!
This was so helpful I start my placement tomorrow graduated just last week and I really needed to hear these tips thanks
I start my extern tomorrow and im excited but nervous becuase i want this job. Hopefully i do good😊
I start extern tomorrow I’m so happy I found this channel 🥺
Day 4 of my externship....I'm very calm and just soaking up information. However, me remembering is becoming difficult. I think knowing the steps will HELP remember what I need. I'm just trying to read the Dentist mind; you know. Lol
Just found your channel. Just started my internship a few days ago! Thanks for the help!
Kaity Curry yay!! Good luck. Let us know if you have any questions 🙂
I just started my extern ship, so thank you!!
I’m in a 9 week dental assistant school where we meet once a week. It feels like wayyyyy too much to learn in such a short time. My externship is coming up and I’ve only had three classes 😵💫 I’m still learning numbers and names of the different areas of the teeth let alone all the other things. I’m beyond worried. Thanks for the tips!
It is a lot to learn for sure! We are not fans of those accelerated programs for that reason. Just be mentally prepared to work hard and try to learn as much as you can at your externship. The rest it will be all on the job training
@@DentalVibes have you seen the accelerated programs work out for anyone before? I didn’t know anything about being an assistant. I was just scrolling job sites one day and saw a lot of postings and thought they probably have good work life balance and looked up how to become one and ended up in this program. It wasn’t until after I started that I was told that we were frowned upon and there was 18 month programs that were better 😕
@@meganmorgan7491 yes! It all depends on you! Will it be a bumpier start? YES! But you can do it. You have to hustle on your own to obtain the knowledge. Study your book, watch lots of videos, If you can stay longer at your externship. Even if it’s 1x a week while you’re looking for a job. You have to show offices you’re worth them training you, but it is possible 🦷 watch this th-cam.com/video/ydsak1tYQ_4/w-d-xo.html
I graduated a dental assistant program via online so I have no hands on experience AT ALL!! I start my first externship at a oral surgeon office 😬. Im so SCARED 😢 but excited. If anybody has any extra tips assisting a oral surgeon I’ll greatly appreciate it.
Well get ready! It’s going to be A LOT. Stay focused, write notes and get in there to practice. Good luck!
I’m graduating soon from a DA program as well and I didn’t have that much hands on experience. What was your experience like for the 1st week??
@@kaedoll731 I’m so late I apologize. My internship experience wasn’t bad I didn’t do anything besides sit back & watch. Sit back and take lots of notes and if possible try to get involved. SPEAK UP & ASK SOMETHING IF YOU DONT KNOW. Hope all is going well for you
Great information for new grads!!
Becky Heitmann thank you!!!!
Hi, I just started my externship the second day the assistants didn’t even help me I was just in the lab which I didn’t mind, I was asking questions and they just called me annoying. And they didn’t want me to have a notebook. And this is when all the assistants started too tell me to figure it out. What would you do in this situation?
Find a new office ASAP
Starting my extern February 24th!!
Aleisha Craft yay so exciting!! Get ready to learn and give your all! If they don’t hire you or you just don’t want to stay there make sure to get a letter of recommendation
Your videos are awesome!!!
Im so ready to be done 🙃🙃🙃🙃
Hello again I just wanted to let y’all know I love yalls videos very helpful keep them coming girls☺️ but I have a question!🤭 what are some great questions to ask during your interview? From a RDA point of view I have a few down just want to see what I can add or what is very important 😊
Estefany Salgado awww we are so glad 🥰 so you really want to make sure you vibe with the office. Ask about growth opportunities, what is the their schedule like, when they are slow do they send people home, what time do they usually finish, does the dr like an assistant that is hands-on or do they like to do things themselves, what is their protocol for covid??? So many good questions lol but overall just make a personal list of things you’re looking for in a forever dental home and make sure they have that 🙂Good luck! You can always DM us on our IG @dentalvibes_ with questions
I haven’t found an internship yet but I’m so scared, I feel like I learned nothing
It always feels that way! Stay strong!
I just found you channel and I just started my internship and it’s been overwhelming the one thing I have been struggling is when a DA Is assistanting the doctor I cannot memorize what is it next I go blank and forget the whole procedure I forget the instruments which I also berly know what can I do to over come this and be confident also I have only done online school witch is only lectures I have not done any labs so when I’m in that Doctor office I don’t know what the heck is going on please help!😭
Estefany Salgado first breath! You will get it eventually lol second I think you’re program didn’t prepare you fully but too late now 🙃 get a pocket notepad. For every procedure write the steps and why those steps need to be done. Review it over and over again. Instruments you just have to memorize take pics of set up and label it. Every dr works differently so every office you go you will have to learn new things. In this field you will never stop learning...hang in there! You got this
Thank you! Also I am a shy person and it’s also been hard getting in there and getting in the DA Groove and routine you know? but they don’t really Communicate with me I feel like they treat like ohh she’s just a student she doesn’t need to be included idk it’s just how I feel?
Estefany Salgado understandable...but if you want it you have to go get it! Take notes, go over it multiple times, and GET IN THERE🙂
Dental Vibes thank you! Appreciate the advice !😃
What should you put on your resume as an externship?
Everything you practiced and can perform as a dental assistant. If you took X-rays, impression, chairside assisting, temporary crowns, patient education, treatment plans, etc
Hey Queens, I had to complete a 40 hour externship at an orthodontist office and it’s my last day this week. But the whole time I have been doing sterilization, I never got to sit in the chair or work on a patient, is that common? I’m a little disappointed since I did everything they wanted, I cleaned every instrument, took out the trash, asked questions and everything I watched many of your videos to prepare for this moment and it wasn’t really what I expected . I wish I would of picked a different office :/
Hello! Unfortunately, it’s not what it’s supposed to happen in your externship. You will only learn by doing it yourself. We recommend you staying longer while you look for a job. Even if it’s 1x a week. If they won’t let you get chairside try to find an office that will. You need to practice
Hi ladies!
My name is Isabel, I am interested in becoming a Dental Assistant. I would like know what's the picture in the Dental Assistant? Please let me know. 🙏 Thank you in advance!!
Hello, i love your videos. I was wondering if you guys can help me out to make a resume i don't know what to add on it & i need one for my externship site 🥺🥺!! Im watching all of your videos today for extra help. I go out in two weeks im nervous!!
Hey Please send us a dm on IG @dentalvibes_ We’ll help you out 👍🏼😊😊
Sooooooooo nervoussssss I start externship in 5 weeksssssss SOOOOO SCAREDDDD!!!!!
😱😱😱 jk! Yes it’s a scary time but it will be ok 👍🏼😊 watch our other video about externship -> th-cam.com/video/4pquR0VWDyg/w-d-xo.html
We also have videos on the main set ups you need to know by the time you get to your externship. If you need any guidance pls don’t hesitate to reach out to us on IG @dentalvibes_
What if you don't know what questions to ask?
What do you mean?
Can you post all the common set ups video next time?
We will add that to our list of videos 🙂
Carla do you have a twin? I swear you look like someone I know
Her name Carla too spelled with K though
OMG tell me who my twin is!! LOL I don’t think I have one but they say we all have a doppelgänger 😅😂🤷🏻♀️
Hi, how can I get an externship through phone? What can I talk to the office?
May Chau yes you can! Are you a dental Assistant student?
@@DentalVibes yes, I am . What can I say on phone when looking for internship
May Chau ask to speak to the manager then you can say hi my name is ____ I go to ____school. I need ____ hours to complete my program. I did some research in your office and I’m impressed. Dr. ___ seems amazing, I was wondering if you could give me an opportunity to extern there. I’m eager to learn.
@@DentalVibes that’s very kind of you, thank you for your help. English in not my first language, I am nervous. Hope you guys can post more videos about the Dantal assistant work in office😊
May Chau no problem! It’s normal to be nervous. Even Dentists are nervous when they first start. Just give your all and make the best of it 🙂🦷 make sure to watch our other videos and let us know how it’s going. You can reach us on IG @dentalvibes_ for a faster response. Good luck!