I have worked as a male dental assistant for 10 years. I often wonder how I managed to last this long. I like performing the duties of a DA, and I don't mind the long hours and physical demands of the job, but it has taken an emotional toll on me because of the dentist. Dentists are very difficult to work with.
I’m a new dental assistant and my office does pediatrics/ortho/cosmetic you name it lol. Its so busy we stay open 6 days a week. Every month there’s a least 80 new patients. I’m starting to hate it cause of the hours as well but it’s till I get into my hygiene program. I just need my feet wet in the field first.
Nice!! That’s what I’m doing too :) currently in hygiene and making money being a DA first 🤓 atleast with hygiene, if pt don’t need a cleaning, you can go home 🤩
@@MelanieLunaDiaz , thank you for being real about having a bad memory , I'm the same way . We folks with a bad memory have to look for careers that are repetition
I’m trying to go back into dental assisting myself. As someone with ADHD, they really um… don’t like me. I tend to forget things (nothing crazy, but tiny mistakes that pile up). Your channel gives me comfort - I’m glad you are so honest about dental assisting. I think we all need a screaming session, LOL
Awe :c I totally know how you feel! That happens to me all the time ;-; I found that praying and writing stuff down really helps!!! I forget the patients CC so much even if they tell me like a couple seconds ago. So now I write it down as soon as they tell me 😅
i've left and came back to dental assisting about three times now lol. My first job as a dental assistant was actually for an endodontist! haha but yeah I've been in your shoes. I moved on to work for a dental anesthesiologist - that was a lot of fun and great $$ but I thought i could do more so I went for oral surgery. I loved it but the doctor I worked for was such an awful person.. the whole office was toxic really, I swore to myself i'd never go back to dentistry. Any way now I'm working for a fortune 500 company as an executive assistant for VPs of a huge hospital corporation. M-F, great benefits, and a healthy work environment, there's options out there girl. Don't sweat it too much, the most important thing I've learned over the years is that it doesn't really matter what you do but what that job allows you to do... so if this job is providing you with 3 days off and the funds to enjoy that time off-- try to change your perspective that or maybe try making your way up to the front office . Best of Luck !
Hey girl, I can definitely relate.. I’m currently at a general/ surgery/ cosmetic office the doctor I work for does implants about 5k a tooth and for the amount of money she makes I definitely think we could be getting paid more for the work we do. I think a set schedule and vacation time are the only pros in my opinion. I’ve only been an assistant for 1 yr and idk how long I’ll stay in the field.
Yes! I was making $19/hour while the oral surgeon I was working for was clearing at least 120k a month. No lunch, work Saturdays, stay til 7pm. I left 😅
I completely understand what you are going through I recently had to quit my job at a dental office where I worked for them for five months I didn't like the manager the assistant there were always having a bad day I just had to leave I recently found myself a better job near my home I have only been there for two days,hang in there girl.
Aweeee! All it takes is a bad attitude to ruin a day sometimes :/ I hope your new job is better and you have a better time there 💕 and yeah man, I am just pushing through... and I’m going to try to only look at the positives
Wow this is similar to my story! I was at my office for 6mths and the manager and lead assistant drove me nuts! Well I’m at a new office and I love it there but this career altogether I’m having 2nd thoughts. On to something else! Lol
I’m a CNA and I thought about enrolling into the dental Assistant program this fall 2k22 just for a change and it’s seems like the burnout is real throughout healthcare in general no matter what you do especially since covid hit its makes me wonder if I even want to be in the medical field at all anymore 😕
everyone in the dental field can relate to this... I was also an dental assistant in surgery. It was good, I really enjoy it. Today I am doing the bachelor in dental hygiene and working in a surgery/endodontic practice. You need to take a little vacation, a time off. The dental field is amazing. But sometimes we need rest. In my opinion, you do not really want to quit. You seem to be overwhelmed by pressure and influence. You started good with this pro and cons list. Just pray about it girl, I will too. Greetings from Germany.
I am form Bangladesh . This is a country form Asia. I have dental technology diploma . I want to work dental assistant in Germany and study bachelor to . What can i do you can help me ?
I finished the DA program in 2019. I started working in oral surgery and ended up hating it!!! After 3 months I went back to school to hopefully be a hygienist but the school near me shutdown so now I'm in limbo. I don't want to go back as an assistant. It's really tough!!! Everyone thinks it's so easy! But it's not! Now I'm worried that I lost my training and won't know what to do if I go back. I have to take the RDA exam if I do decide to go back. Any prayers on this would be nice!
I've worked general and the things I love would be getting to know my patients, helping them with their fears and anxiety, having my hands on things to do. Things I don't care for would just be one certain coworker who criticizes everything I do! The occasional drama and the times when I get overbooked for my solo assisting days. I've had those days where I had to really think why I do it and why I stay. I've almost quit a few times, bit, still going and more in love with it. I hope you figure it out!! Lots of blessings!!!
I’ve been a dental assistant for 3 years since I was 18 and I recently resigned from my DA career. I worked in two practices both for a year and a half. The first one I quit cause the boss was so toxic and abusive and literally all the other girls would tell me that it’s normal and that I’d get used to it... like no. I’m outta here. The second job I just resigned from a week ago was because I was only casual and the job security was crap and I was also having problems with one of the other DAs and she was pretty much giving me a hard time for the last few months and the dentist who I work with is having a baby so even if I stayed I wouldn’t be working with the dentist I like. I still love dental assisting but I have so many other interests I’d like to explore so now I’m choosing to pursue another area in health I really like, if you like dental assisting maybe look at other jobs like this like a pharmacy assistant or a pathology nurse. If you don’t like your hours or you don’t find enjoyment in your work it’s not worth it especially cause we are so young we can find jobs a lot easier. People change careers so often in this day and age. It’s not uncommon to want to change even after 2-4 years of being in the same job. I’d say stay in the job for now so you have an income but don’t be afraid to have a look to see what else you might be interested in. Don’t be afraid to try something new 😊
Awe, thanks for the advice! :) which new career are you pursuing??? And yeah, I am actually actively pursuing dental hygiene (that way I can mostly work by myself, and work at a GD where they don’t take on emergency patients) if I don’t like that... then real estate it is 😂 I’m sorry you’ve had so many toxic work places though .-. But LOL the only dentist I liked at my old job was pregnant too!!! Why are all the good ones preggerz?! 🧐
@@MelanieLunaDiaz I honestly don’t know yet I’m tossing around between pathology collection , optical dispensing and audiometry. Whatever jobs are out there really since all the jobs are in Sydney (I live in Australia) and I live about an hour away from there. So pretty much whatever lines up the best. I really don’t know how people do real estate it’s definitely not my thing lol. But it’s amazing money if you’re good at it. Yeah I’m sorry about your previous job too I only just found your channel and it’s so sad how many assistants get caught up in the toxic bs. It’s so pathetic how it’s the older woman who cause most of the drama at least in my experience, cause they’ve been in the practice and around the same people for too long. Everyone who I worked with was at least 10 years older so I couldn’t really confide in anyone my age which is isolating. And SERIOUSLY! The preggerz are always the good ones cause let’s be honest they have to be nice otherwise how in the world are they gonna handle kids XD
@@melobee9961 oh wow! I can relate to you so much! Because I used to live an hour away from the city in texas where all the jobs were 😆 but well they all sound exciting, and if something doesn’t work out, then you cna always switch :D And well my fam have house building companies, so I could just work on selling their houses whenever I want. My mom just became a real estate agent so I will see how it goes with her :P And YUP!!! I think because they’ve been in the business so long, they think it gives them permission to be mean... like they have seniority or something 🤦🏽♀️ And lol yeah you def need lots of kindness and patience with kids (which is why I will probably not be working at a pediatric dental office any time soon xD)
@@MelanieLunaDiaz woahh! That’s cool we have the distance thing in common. Super annoying tho XD That’s so good that you have your fams businesses as a backup plan. At least they’ll be able to support you and get you into the business a lot easier. It’s good to have those options in case the dental thing falls though. Yeah with kids you need that fine line between understanding and firmness. I’m way too soft that even with kids at a normal dentist I let them walk all over me. I really hate telling people what to do so I’m just lucky I had the dentist as backup and if they started screaming then it’s game over for me I’m out lol XD I hope it works out for you though wherever you end up, if your plans fall though just make new ones no point dwelling on what’s not meant to be I’m assuming you have a family who supports you either way so as long as they have your back it doesn’t really matter where you end up as long as your happy and for-filled :)
Thank you for this! I’m currently in dental assisting school and I graduate at the end of the year. Reading this made me realize it’s okay to change careers if I end up realizing that dental assisting isn’t my absolute favorite thing to do. In a few years I eventually want to work in ortho!
Not everything in life is sunshine, rainbows and butterflies and I praise and thank you for being so real and honest about what you’re going through. This video didn’t deter me from wanting to become a DA, but it opened my eyes to the realness and stressful aspects that come with this job. It’s sometimes good to know about the struggles up front, so that we’re not completely blindsided later. Praying that God gives you strength to move forward and that he takes away some of the stressors that you are enduring at this time. Take care💕✨
I really appreciate any and all prayers ❤️ thank you :) and I am so glad it did not deter you!! Yeah, every job has its down sides, and I hope that I can help people make the right career decision 😁 praying for you too girl 🙏🏽
Girl I'm still externing and I've already given up lol! This profession isn't for me. I just need to complete the program to get my associates degree and transfer lol!
Awee I’m sorry to hear it didn’t work out :/ being a DA is def not for everyone. BUT HEY! I know God has way better things in store for you 😉 And at least you’ll get your liscence and come back to it if you want in the future:3
I'm going to start my dental career in 4 months & within those 4 months I want to learn more dental terminology in spanish & just get better at speaking in spanish I know it will open doors for more opportunities & $$. Would you PLSSS make a video on the basic spanish terminology that you find yourself using day to day !! Keep having faith, God bless ❤*hugs*
WOW! Great idea!! This is an area that I’ve struggled in too!! I’ve had to google alot of stuff and it would be easier to have a video explaining it!! I already have a video planned to upload this week. But next week I will forsure do that one! God Bless *hugs back* ☺️💕☺️
Dental assistant is too much tbh been doing it for 2 months and I learn that everything falls back on the dental assistant and no matter what it’s always the assistance and never the doctor. I don’t know if it’s the office but not good some days aree good not always. I work general but they do everything !
That’s what was going on in the first office I worked on. And that should not be the case. You hold some level of responsibility, but the majority is of the doctor because THEY are the ones who went to like 100 years of schooling xD
Girl I got you I’m a Endo assistant to and is so hard working on it . I work 6 day of the week and the same I go in early and I don't have a departure time. I also don't have vacation days sooo I’m so done 😞🥺🤷♀️ and the worst of all i run the office with another colleague and there is always a problem and we are 6 assistant for 2 Doc. For them that’s not enough.
ive been studying dental assisting for half a year now here in Australia, graduating on July this year. I’m always struggling to find a good clinic to work at because last year i was working in this clinic. The therapist and I didn’t get along really well just because she didnt want me to do chair side assisting. She basically wants me to lie to my lecturer that she is working with me chair side when it fact she doesnt want to. I informed my lecturer. then when i turned up on my third day there, she was like “what did you tell your lecturer?” and asking me a lot of stuff while looking at me with her head held up high, big eyes and loud voice 😪 ever since then I got traumatised to try go to another clinic once again. never in my life have i ever felt humiliated by someone. I had to walk out because even if i explain myself she wouldn’t take it in and talk in a nice way. It’s now one of the biggest reasons why I keep having second thoughts whether i should continue this course or no 😢 the people in clinics are really making it hard for me to learn.
Unfortunately, one of my friends is going through a similar thing... guess it happens alot in dental fields. Ugh but that sounds like a pain to go through 😓 I’ll be praying that God gives you the strength to continue because being a DA can actually be fun! Especially once you get more freedom to do things by yourself (like putting the dental dam on, or doing your own temp fillings, and such) 💕
@@MelanieLunaDiaz thank you SO much! 🥰 I also pray that God will give you guidance and strengthen you for everything that you will do 💕 sending my support from Aus 💕
I’m from Australia too I finished my Cert III at TAFE July 2019. I’ve been assisting for 3 years and I decided to quit my career as an dental assistant recently . I pretty much when though same stuff as you with the toxic environment. I only worked at 2 clinics and both worked very differently honestly it can be so hard to find the right fit cause there’s so many variables. But never settle for anything less than what you deserve in an work environment: Kindness, respect and understanding. Idk why but not many dental places have a lot of respect for their younger assistants. I’m 21 and in both places I got treated like the dumb young one who didn’t know anything even though I’m just as qualified as they are if not more so cause mines the most up to date LOL My advice... finish the course you would have most of your units done by now. When you finish it’s a diploma you have for the rest of your life up your sleeve (the certificate is pretty cool too). There’s always dental jobs in Australia they have such a high turn over rate. So if you don’t like the current job just keep looking for others there’s always jobs around especially if you live in Sydney like me. Keep your head held high stay focused on your studies and if it’s not for you then at least you have a qualification and you’ve got your foot in the door in the health sector and theres SOOO many areas you can get into ☺️
@@melobee9961 thank you for the sweet advice! this enlightened me up and motivated me even more to push through the course. I’m also 21 like you, living in Perth tho. Hopefully the next clinic I have applied at will treat me nice. It’s so rare to find nice people in this industry but if you were able to go through all the hard work / struggles, then i can do it too! 😁💕
Definitely still get your certificate!! You will love it once you find the right office 💕 I think, getting busier has made everyone more cranky... thus creating a not so good environment 😅 find yourself an office that not only has the right environment, but the right hours for you ❤️
Girl I relate SO much. my work schedule is mon-845-7 Tuesday 845-7 wed-845-6 Thursday 7:45-4 Friday 745-1 every other Saturday 745-1 I've been burnt out but not that I don't love my job, just need rest. I watched your video about the pros of dental assistanting and that's when I applied to the first position i saw and got hired. thank you Melanie :) praying for you girl 🌷🌞♥️
Awe!! I’m glad my video made an impact in your life!!!!! 🥰 and God bless your hard working soul!!!! Those hours are no joke 🥵 You need a nice long vacay to get recharged xD but thank you :) praying for you too 💕💕🙏🏽
Loving all your videos! Sending you positive vibes and prayers, I always feel when we’re all in that struggling position, something good is about to happen or change for us 💗
Somehow as an assistant our team has been slammed. now that we stagger to eliminate patients gathered up front none of us work together. our office feels like a tooth factory lately. We never have fun together anymore, no happy hours, no parties. One full time assistant quit who was overwhelmed. Now i am the ONLY full time assistant and the other assistant is part time working 7AM-5PM Mon-WED they are double booked...it's cray! My schedule isn't double booked because luckily the Doc I assist says she doesn't care about double booking she can only be in one place at one time (MAKES SENSE TO ME) Buuuut its still hard to manage all the things we do. It's more than chairside, all the notes, cleaning, set-ups, and sterilzation Plus ordering, inventory and so much more...I had to tell her and the other doctor enough is enough. You are cut out for this, it's just doctors don't know how to be business owners they know how to take care of teeth. WE have to step up and say hey this is nuts I (WE) all deserve better what can we do? because ultimately they don't want you to quit so just ask for what you want! I hate working more than 8hrs a day!
Thank u for being honest. I too have had some experience training & working as a Dental Assistant & I can relate with what u have to say. I'm praying for u & also for myself as I had to leave bcoz of very little or no hours due to covid & I have a child to provide for.
@@MelanieLunaDiaz Hey @melanie, hope all's well. I have recently relocated to another country and planning to get a license for DA, it would be really helpful if you can share any study material that you have for my exam preparation for dental assistant license. I can share my email id , kindly respond. Thanks
You just need to find an office that fits your needs I've been an EFDA for 11 years there's pros and cons, but find a place where you like the people and like their system of how the office runs. Not every office does same day procederes theres many options out there dont get discouraged because of having multiple jobs you just haven't found the right fit
It’s ok girl, you’ve got this! I really feel for you, I’ve been in your place as an RDA and as a person with bad job experiences. You’ll be in my prayers! Praying God shows you where he’s called you to be and that you find joy in this next chapter of life 🥰🙏🏽 Also is it just me or is every RDA put through tons of crap 🤦♀️
Hey Mel!.. I’m in the same boat as you. I’m also a endo assistant and have been for 6 months, before that I had been to so many dental offices and all were awful (I have been a dental assistant for less than a year) until I found my current office. I currently live in Florida and we have so many emergencies all that time and I honestly feel our office is so busy because every one from NY and these other states who are on lock down from COVID are moving here and also your state.. anyway I hope all works out for you and whatever decision you make. I feel like I’m loosing the juice for being a assistant and I’m actually looking into maybe going back to school to become a esthetician.
I feel like they shouldn’t of changed your hours like that because what if some people have kids or other situations going on where they couldn’t work those hours would they still be required to stay late?
My coeworker has a kid... they won’t even let her take off early to pick him up on ONE day of the week. :/ I truly feel bad for her You better believe, if I had a kid, I’d drop this job if they were not accommodating
When you applied at new offices did you include jobs where you worked that weren’t clinics such as working at retail or did you only include dental assistant experiences??
Good question! I actually did not include my two years at thrift town 😂😂 I wanted to look as professional as possible. If it is a high end store or a bank, I would have included it though. I included bucees :P
Nope, I just needed some general dentistry experience. After that, you just watch the other endo assists to learn and you get it pretty quickly since that’s all you do. In about 3 months you will be fluent in endo :)
I only use this job to invest in crypto so I never have to work again. My end goal is to never work for a company ever again. I will use any company to get there. These companies aren't entitled to our time or body, but they act like it.
Wow. You sound like my husband 😂😂 his dream is to start his own business soooo that he won’t have to work for anyone. His current business venture... CRYPTO (He made crypto nugget) cx May God be with you in your venture 😁
@@kimchi2698 me too. How long have you been doing it for ? I've been shadowing for the last month and have done a few treatments but god it is so difficult !!!
@@kimchi2698 are you looking for a job as a trainee prior to starting the course ? My course starts in November but I'm training on the job right now, it's difficult having not had any training at college.
Im so sorry your job is stressing you :( and I have been that same way for years, finding something I don't like about every job. Once I got on medication (antidepressants) it got much easier to accept all days and not let small things upset me. I am a lash artist and I loveeee what I do. I think you would love it too you have a good personality for it. Maybe try it out! You seem like a creative person and it helps me get my creativity in my job. You can also go independent and have your own clientele which would be best for me (and likely you) because I wont have ANYONE cramping my style lol.... no authority, no other peoples bad days effecting mine, etc. Just you making women beautiful and getting paid good money. Maybe think about it. It's never too late to try something new.
hey thanks for this comment...it gave me an idea! (to become a lash artist). i studied medical administration, but due to my speech impediment, i am unable to find a job...you gave me a good idea! but how are the job prospects for lash technicians?
Hey girl,I wanted to know if you think dental assistant school was hard for you? I'm currently taking pre reqs in a fast paced program to become an LVN but i genuinely feel like its too much for me although im doing okay with my grades i don't think i can do it long term. I have been thinking of becoming a DA instead but i wanted to know your insight on it since you went through the schooling. Like did you have to stay up late at night studying so much every night for DA school? Was it mentally draining? Do you think its worth it? Im was literally overthinking and had 3 mental breakdowns 😭 Also i know god will help you push through girl you got this especially if you feel comfortable and like your co workers ❤ stay strong💪
Hey thank you!!! 😖 and don’t worry!! Most dental assistant schools pass you... it really depends on which type you are going to. If it’s a course through your college, then I do not know much about those, but if it’s a course through a practice, then they usually pass you no matter what :o I did have many times where I studied and memorized for a long time, but it was never too stressful. Not mentally draining since I found an externship that decided to train me while I was still in school. So I got to practice what I was learning and that helped alot TO BE HONEST.. nursing is wayyyy more draining than being a DA... hours are ESPECIALLY draining as a nurse. I say go with being a DA!!! And God’s got you too!!! He will legit get you through any type of schooling you decide to go to 🙏🏽💕 ^.^
@@isabelm3605, Dental nursing / Orthodontic therapist is a lot work with little pay . If anything goes wrong it falls back on the Dental nurse or the Orthodontic therapist . if you want to look into being veterinary nursing most online programs for a two year degree they will let you take four to six years to do at your own pace .
Have u thought of working at a different office that will give you better hours? Every office is different, and you may just need to switch a different office that won’t make you stay late all the time. Endo offices have to accommodate a lot of emergencies, as well as oral surgery, and some general practice offices. Maybe look into ortho or perio
Definitely not perio bc my coeworker used to work at a perio office... and I did not hear good things xD but I have been looking into ortho lately 🤫 thx for the advice 💕
You look so stressed girly. It seems like you enjoy your career, maybe just not those particular offices you've been at. I hope you reach a solution and can do what you love. Take care of yourself friend.
Prayers mean so much 😭 Thanks angel 💕 I just praying for all of us to get used to the new hours so we can start being in good moods and not bring each other down.
You ever thought about working at a dental lab? You can do a lot of memory games on your phone to sharpen your memory and eat a lot of blueberries. Im sorry you're feeling down but look at as a season you'll get through it God got you!🙏🏾
Thanks Patt! And yeah I needa start doing memory stuff 😓 I’ve heard about working at a lab but I haven’t seen many positions in the city for lab Assistant... making molds and stuff was definitely some of my fave things to do back in general XD
It sucks to say but every dental office is the same I’m not trying to be negative but it’s the truth I just ask God to show me how to love everyone unconditionally everyday
@@lydiawoldemheden4774 , a lot offices are like that . If you go to DANB face book a lot Dental nurses are leaving the career and in some states are short staffed and are begging for DN's . You might have one office out of ten that are decent .
@@lydiawoldemheden4774 I would say the overwhelming majority of dental offices are the same. They have a tendency to treat dental assistants like absolute shit. It's extremely difficult to find a good office to work.
I honestly hated my 1st DA job when I got done with my school. Now I like it and I feel more comfortable. I hope you find a better environment soon! I work in general dentistry and we usually refer out for RCT. I applaud you for working in endo. I've asssited with 2 RCTs and it was hard.b
Oh wow same! XD back when I was in general, I Assistted with 1.5 root canals and I was like IM NEVER WORKING AT AN ENDO practice!! And then I ended up here 😂 God has a sence of humor :P But I’m glad you found a better environment 💕 I’m currently waiting to see if this environment is where I belong in..
Some jobs don’t require you to have a certificate, just experience :) so maybe try to find some of those! Or, since you already know everything, take the online test to get a certificate real quick ^.^ HOPE THIS HELPED!!
Leave!! I’m 100% you can find a better place that will offer you way more $$ & will not overwork you . I’ve been in the same position & I found an amazing clinic
To be honest. The only thing keeping me here is the bomb bonuses we get and also the doctor. Me and him just get along and laugh so much. I’m glad you found an amazing clinic ❤️
The money 💰 🥵 I am currently in classes to become a hygienist... but I can go as fast as I want because I have to keep working to make money to maintain the house AND classes ALSO my husband is going to college as well. So I am just doing like two-3 classes a semester right now.
@@MelanieLunaDiaz good luck ! I just took national boards exam for hygiene and it was tough but I think I passed ! I loved being an assistant but we are at the bottom of the food chain lol
@@miaseibel3793 if she’s already made up her mind to leave it’s not going to hurt, plus they’re going to ask why anyway and she would want to leave on good terms
@@CanYouFeelThePowells i think it just brings more trouble. I speak out of my own experience. Had probably the same situation. I wished, i would not have spoken to the manager and doctor.
Thanks for the suggestion! I definitely have not decided to leave just yet... And I love my doctor and I consider him a friend, but yeah when I brought a situation up to my manager, she said it is best not to talk to him about it 😅
@@MelanieLunaDiaz that’s true im trying to get into a private office maybe Endodontics I don’t mint root canals I just have a hard time remembering the rotary files
Oh yeah well most endo offices have their rotaries organized! It basically just goes by color and length. You have purples and yellows that are 21” or 25” and then u have reds and blues greens blacks that are 25” Good luck with those rotary files ❤️ (rotary and hand files was the thing that most confused me back when I started xD)
I have worked as a male dental assistant for 10 years. I often wonder how I managed to last this long. I like performing the duties of a DA, and I don't mind the long hours and physical demands of the job, but it has taken an emotional toll on me because of the dentist. Dentists are very difficult to work with.
True, I'm about to quit my DA job and go back to manufacturing. Working in factories is way less stressful.
I’m a new dental assistant and my office does pediatrics/ortho/cosmetic you name it lol. Its so busy we stay open 6 days a week. Every month there’s a least 80 new patients. I’m starting to hate it cause of the hours as well but it’s till I get into my hygiene program. I just need my feet wet in the field first.
Nice!! That’s what I’m doing too :) currently in hygiene and making money being a DA first 🤓 atleast with hygiene, if pt don’t need a cleaning, you can go home 🤩
@@MelanieLunaDiaz , thank you for being real about having a bad memory , I'm the same way . We folks with a bad memory have to look for careers that are repetition
I’m trying to go back into dental assisting myself. As someone with ADHD, they really um… don’t like me. I tend to forget things (nothing crazy, but tiny mistakes that pile up). Your channel gives me comfort - I’m glad you are so honest about dental assisting. I think we all need a screaming session, LOL
Awe :c I totally know how you feel! That happens to me all the time ;-; I found that praying and writing stuff down really helps!!! I forget the patients CC so much even if they tell me like a couple seconds ago. So now I write it down as soon as they tell me 😅
yessss same!! I thought I was the only one lmao🤣🤣
i've left and came back to dental assisting about three times now lol. My first job as a dental assistant was actually for an endodontist! haha but yeah I've been in your shoes. I moved on to work for a dental anesthesiologist - that was a lot of fun and great $$ but I thought i could do more so I went for oral surgery. I loved it but the doctor I worked for was such an awful person.. the whole office was toxic really, I swore to myself i'd never go back to dentistry. Any way now I'm working for a fortune 500 company as an executive assistant for VPs of a huge hospital corporation. M-F, great benefits, and a healthy work environment, there's options out there girl. Don't sweat it too much, the most important thing I've learned over the years is that it doesn't really matter what you do but what that job allows you to do... so if this job is providing you with 3 days off and the funds to enjoy that time off-- try to change your perspective that or maybe try making your way up to the front office . Best of Luck !
Hey girl, I can definitely relate.. I’m currently at a general/ surgery/ cosmetic office the doctor I work for does implants about 5k a tooth and for the amount of money she makes I definitely think we could be getting paid more for the work we do. I think a set schedule and vacation time are the only pros in my opinion. I’ve only been an assistant for 1 yr and idk how long I’ll stay in the field.
Yes! I was making $19/hour while the oral surgeon I was working for was clearing at least 120k a month. No lunch, work Saturdays, stay til 7pm. I left 😅
I completely understand what you are going through I recently had to quit my job at a dental office where I worked for them for five months I didn't like the manager the assistant there were always having a bad day I just had to leave I recently found myself a better job near my home I have only been there for two days,hang in there girl.
Aweeee! All it takes is a bad attitude to ruin a day sometimes :/ I hope your new job is better and you have a better time there 💕 and yeah man, I am just pushing through... and I’m going to try to only look at the positives
Wow this is similar to my story! I was at my office for 6mths and the manager and lead assistant drove me nuts! Well I’m at a new office and I love it there but this career altogether I’m having 2nd thoughts. On to something else! Lol
I’m a CNA and I thought about enrolling into the dental Assistant program this fall 2k22 just for a change and it’s seems like the burnout is real throughout healthcare in general no matter what you do especially since covid hit its makes me wonder if I even want to be in the medical field at all anymore 😕
everyone in the dental field can relate to this... I was also an dental assistant in surgery. It was good, I really enjoy it. Today I am doing the bachelor in dental hygiene and working in a surgery/endodontic practice. You need to take a little vacation, a time off. The dental field is amazing. But sometimes we need rest. In my opinion, you do not really want to quit. You seem to be overwhelmed by pressure and influence. You started good with this pro and cons list. Just pray about it girl, I will too. Greetings from Germany.
I am form Bangladesh . This is a country form Asia. I have dental technology diploma . I want to work dental assistant in Germany and study bachelor to . What can i do you can help me ?
@@rakibarfat5175 to be a dental assistant you have to absolve a three year training. You do not need a bachelor.
How can i contact with you..? For help..?
I finished the DA program in 2019. I started working in oral surgery and ended up hating it!!! After 3 months I went back to school to hopefully be a hygienist but the school near me shutdown so now I'm in limbo. I don't want to go back as an assistant. It's really tough!!! Everyone thinks it's so easy! But it's not! Now I'm worried that I lost my training and won't know what to do if I go back. I have to take the RDA exam if I do decide to go back. Any prayers on this would be nice!
Prayer to youuuu
I'll pray for you ❤
I've worked general and the things I love would be getting to know my patients, helping them with their fears and anxiety, having my hands on things to do. Things I don't care for would just be one certain coworker who criticizes everything I do! The occasional drama and the times when I get overbooked for my solo assisting days. I've had those days where I had to really think why I do it and why I stay. I've almost quit a few times, bit, still going and more in love with it. I hope you figure it out!! Lots of blessings!!!
I’ve been a dental assistant for 3 years since I was 18 and I recently resigned from my DA career. I worked in two practices both for a year and a half. The first one I quit cause the boss was so toxic and abusive and literally all the other girls would tell me that it’s normal and that I’d get used to it... like no. I’m outta here.
The second job I just resigned from a week ago was because I was only casual and the job security was crap and I was also having problems with one of the other DAs and she was pretty much giving me a hard time for the last few months and the dentist who I work with is having a baby so even if I stayed I wouldn’t be working with the dentist I like.
I still love dental assisting but I have so many other interests I’d like to explore so now I’m choosing to pursue another area in health I really like, if you like dental assisting maybe look at other jobs like this like a pharmacy assistant or a pathology nurse.
If you don’t like your hours or you don’t find enjoyment in your work it’s not worth it especially cause we are so young we can find jobs a lot easier. People change careers so often in this day and age. It’s not uncommon to want to change even after 2-4 years of being in the same job.
I’d say stay in the job for now so you have an income but don’t be afraid to have a look to see what else you might be interested in. Don’t be afraid to try something new 😊
Awe, thanks for the advice! :) which new career are you pursuing??? And yeah, I am actually actively pursuing dental hygiene (that way I can mostly work by myself, and work at a GD where they don’t take on emergency patients) if I don’t like that... then real estate it is 😂
I’m sorry you’ve had so many toxic work places though .-. But LOL the only dentist I liked at my old job was pregnant too!!!
Why are all the good ones preggerz?! 🧐
@@MelanieLunaDiaz I honestly don’t know yet I’m tossing around between pathology collection , optical dispensing and audiometry. Whatever jobs are out there really since all the jobs are in Sydney (I live in Australia) and I live about an hour away from there. So pretty much whatever lines up the best.
I really don’t know how people do real estate it’s definitely not my thing lol. But it’s amazing money if you’re good at it.
Yeah I’m sorry about your previous job too I only just found your channel and it’s so sad how many assistants get caught up in the toxic bs.
It’s so pathetic how it’s the older woman who cause most of the drama at least in my experience, cause they’ve been in the practice and around the same people for too long. Everyone who I worked with was at least 10 years older so I couldn’t really confide in anyone my age which is isolating.
And SERIOUSLY! The preggerz are always the good ones cause let’s be honest they have to be nice otherwise how in the world are they gonna handle kids XD
@@melobee9961 oh wow! I can relate to you so much! Because I used to live an hour away from the city in texas where all the jobs were 😆 but well they all sound exciting, and if something doesn’t work out, then you cna always switch :D
And well my fam have house building companies, so I could just work on selling their houses whenever I want. My mom just became a real estate agent so I will see how it goes with her :P
And YUP!!! I think because they’ve been in the business so long, they think it gives them permission to be mean... like they have seniority or something 🤦🏽♀️
And lol yeah you def need lots of kindness and patience with kids (which is why I will probably not be working at a pediatric dental office any time soon xD)
@@MelanieLunaDiaz woahh! That’s cool we have the distance thing in common. Super annoying tho XD
That’s so good that you have your fams businesses as a backup plan. At least they’ll be able to support you and get you into the business a lot easier. It’s good to have those options in case the dental thing falls though.
Yeah with kids you need that fine line between understanding and firmness. I’m way too soft that even with kids at a normal dentist I let them walk all over me. I really hate telling people what to do so I’m just lucky I had the dentist as backup and if they started screaming then it’s game over for me I’m out lol XD
I hope it works out for you though wherever you end up, if your plans fall though just make new ones no point dwelling on what’s not meant to be
I’m assuming you have a family who supports you either way so as long as they have your back it doesn’t really matter where you end up as long as your happy and for-filled :)
Thank you for this! I’m currently in dental assisting school and I graduate at the end of the year. Reading this made me realize it’s okay to change careers if I end up realizing that dental assisting isn’t my absolute favorite thing to do.
In a few years I eventually want to work in ortho!
Not everything in life is sunshine, rainbows and butterflies and I praise and thank you for being so real and honest about what you’re going through. This video didn’t deter me from wanting to become a DA, but it opened my eyes to the realness and stressful aspects that come with this job. It’s sometimes good to know about the struggles up front, so that we’re not completely blindsided later. Praying that God gives you strength to move forward and that he takes away some of the stressors that you are enduring at this time.
Take care💕✨
I really appreciate any and all prayers ❤️ thank you :) and I am so glad it did not deter you!! Yeah, every job has its down sides, and I hope that I can help people make the right career decision 😁 praying for you too girl 🙏🏽
I work for an endodontist 5 days a week. My doc is really nice but unfortunately the receptionist is evil and has run off all the assistants
Just left my last job of 3 years to be a receptionist at a plastic surgeons office. I was an EDDA for over 10 yrs and the burnout is REAL!
Girl I'm still externing and I've already given up lol! This profession isn't for me. I just need to complete the program to get my associates degree and transfer lol!
Awee I’m sorry to hear it didn’t work out :/ being a DA is def not for everyone. BUT HEY! I know God has way better things in store for you 😉 And at least you’ll get your liscence and come back to it if you want in the future:3
I'm going to start my dental career in 4 months & within those 4 months I want to learn more dental terminology in spanish & just get better at speaking in spanish I know it will open doors for more opportunities & $$. Would you PLSSS make a video on the basic spanish terminology that you find yourself using day to day !! Keep having faith, God bless ❤*hugs*
WOW! Great idea!! This is an area that I’ve struggled in too!! I’ve had to google alot of stuff and it would be easier to have a video explaining it!! I already have a video planned to upload this week. But next week I will forsure do that one! God Bless *hugs back* ☺️💕☺️
Dental assistant is too much tbh been doing it for 2 months and I learn that everything falls back on the dental assistant and no matter what it’s always the assistance and never the doctor. I don’t know if it’s the office but not good some days aree good not always. I work general but they do everything !
That’s what was going on in the first office I worked on. And that should not be the case. You hold some level of responsibility, but the majority is of the doctor because THEY are the ones who went to like 100 years of schooling xD
Amazing to hear you talk about praying for guidance, good for you. I'm a new DA and it sounds like overall it's a good fit for u. What did u decide?
Girl I got you I’m a Endo assistant to and is so hard working on it . I work 6 day of the week and the same I go in early and I don't have a departure time. I also don't have vacation days sooo I’m so done 😞🥺🤷♀️ and the worst of all i run the office with another colleague and there is always a problem and we are 6 assistant for 2 Doc. For them that’s not enough.
ive been studying dental assisting for half a year now here in Australia, graduating on July this year. I’m always struggling to find a good clinic to work at because last year i was working in this clinic. The therapist and I didn’t get along really well just because she didnt want me to do chair side assisting. She basically wants me to lie to my lecturer that she is working with me chair side when it fact she doesnt want to. I informed my lecturer. then when i turned up on my third day there, she was like “what did you tell your lecturer?” and asking me a lot of stuff while looking at me with her head held up high, big eyes and loud voice 😪 ever since then I got traumatised to try go to another clinic once again. never in my life have i ever felt humiliated by someone. I had to walk out because even if i explain myself she wouldn’t take it in and talk in a nice way. It’s now one of the biggest reasons why I keep having second thoughts whether i should continue this course or no 😢 the people in clinics are really making it hard for me to learn.
Unfortunately, one of my friends is going through a similar thing... guess it happens alot in dental fields. Ugh but that sounds like a pain to go through 😓 I’ll be praying that God gives you the strength to continue because being a DA can actually be fun! Especially once you get more freedom to do things by yourself (like putting the dental dam on, or doing your own temp fillings, and such) 💕
@@MelanieLunaDiaz thank you SO much! 🥰 I also pray that God will give you guidance and strengthen you for everything that you will do 💕 sending my support from Aus 💕
I’m from Australia too I finished my Cert III at TAFE July 2019. I’ve been assisting for 3 years and I decided to quit my career as an dental assistant recently . I pretty much when though same stuff as you with the toxic environment.
I only worked at 2 clinics and both worked very differently honestly it can be so hard to find the right fit cause there’s so many variables. But never settle for anything less than what you deserve in an work environment: Kindness, respect and understanding.
Idk why but not many dental places have a lot of respect for their younger assistants. I’m 21 and in both places I got treated like the dumb young one who didn’t know anything even though I’m just as qualified as they are if not more so cause mines the most up to date LOL
My advice... finish the course you would have most of your units done by now. When you finish it’s a diploma you have for the rest of your life up your sleeve (the certificate is pretty cool too).
There’s always dental jobs in Australia they have such a high turn over rate. So if you don’t like the current job just keep looking for others there’s always jobs around especially if you live in Sydney like me.
Keep your head held high stay focused on your studies and if it’s not for you then at least you have a qualification and you’ve got your foot in the door in the health sector and theres SOOO many areas you can get into ☺️
@@melobee9961 thank you for the sweet advice! this enlightened me up and motivated me even more to push through the course.
I’m also 21 like you, living in Perth tho. Hopefully the next clinic I have applied at will treat me nice. It’s so rare to find nice people in this industry but if you were able to go through all the hard work / struggles, then i can do it too! 😁💕
@@kimju3020 I’m happy I was able to motivate you! It’s not an easy job, not everyone can do it that’s what you gotta keep telling yourself.
Thinking about getting my dental assistant certification this has me rethinking too what are we gonna do 😭
Definitely still get your certificate!! You will love it once you find the right office 💕 I think, getting busier has made everyone more cranky... thus creating a not so good environment 😅 find yourself an office that not only has the right environment, but the right hours for you ❤️
Girl I relate SO much.
my work schedule is
mon-845-7
Tuesday 845-7
wed-845-6
Thursday 7:45-4
Friday 745-1
every other Saturday 745-1
I've been burnt out but not that I don't love my job, just need rest. I watched your video about the pros of dental assistanting and that's when I applied to the first position i saw and got hired. thank you Melanie :) praying for you girl 🌷🌞♥️
Awe!! I’m glad my video made an impact in your life!!!!! 🥰 and God bless your hard working soul!!!! Those hours are no joke 🥵 You need a nice long vacay to get recharged xD but thank you :) praying for you too 💕💕🙏🏽
Loving all your videos! Sending you positive vibes and prayers, I always feel when we’re all in that struggling position, something good is about to happen or change for us 💗
Ain’t that the truth! 👏🏼👏🏼 and thanks for your support and prayers ❤️
Somehow as an assistant our team has been slammed. now that we stagger to eliminate patients gathered up front none of us work together. our office feels like a tooth factory lately. We never have fun together anymore, no happy hours, no parties. One full time assistant quit who was overwhelmed. Now i am the ONLY full time assistant and the other assistant is part time working 7AM-5PM Mon-WED they are double booked...it's cray! My schedule isn't double booked because luckily the Doc I assist says she doesn't care about double booking she can only be in one place at one time (MAKES SENSE TO ME) Buuuut its still hard to manage all the things we do. It's more than chairside, all the notes, cleaning, set-ups, and sterilzation Plus ordering, inventory and so much more...I had to tell her and the other doctor enough is enough. You are cut out for this, it's just doctors don't know how to be business owners they know how to take care of teeth. WE have to step up and say hey this is nuts I (WE) all deserve better what can we do? because ultimately they don't want you to quit so just ask for what you want! I hate working more than 8hrs a day!
Hey girl, how you doing now? Did you leave it or did you stay? Hope you’re doing okay now! 💕
Hey there :) Thank you and I DID leave! And it’s the best thing 🤎 hope you can watch my new video for more details ^.^
@@MelanieLunaDiaz I’m glad! Let’s be friends lol I just seen your bio title, we have all that in common 💕✨
Thank u for being honest. I too have had some experience training & working as a Dental Assistant & I can relate with what u have to say. I'm praying for u & also for myself as I had to leave bcoz of very little or no hours due to covid & I have a child to provide for.
I feel you girly, congrats to your new home. Stay strong at work, I know easier said than done
Good luck 💚 happiness and peace is all that matters and I hope you find them soon 💜
Thx love ❤️
@@MelanieLunaDiaz Hey @melanie, hope all's well. I have recently relocated to another country and planning to get a license for DA, it would be really helpful if you can share any study material that you have for my exam preparation for dental assistant license. I can share my email id , kindly respond. Thanks
You just need to find an office that fits your needs I've been an EFDA for 11 years there's pros and cons, but find a place where you like the people and like their system of how the office runs. Not every office does same day procederes theres many options out there dont get discouraged because of having multiple jobs you just haven't found the right fit
bad memory gang
Squad 🤕
Hey! Whats the update on your dental assistant career?
New video coming on Saturday or Sunday with that answer ^.^
Cool 😎
It’s ok girl, you’ve got this! I really feel for you, I’ve been in your place as an RDA and as a person with bad job experiences. You’ll be in my prayers! Praying God shows you where he’s called you to be and that you find joy in this next chapter of life 🥰🙏🏽
Also is it just me or is every RDA put through tons of crap 🤦♀️
Hey Mel!.. I’m in the same boat as you. I’m also a endo assistant and have been for 6 months, before that I had been to so many dental offices and all were awful (I have been a dental assistant for less than a year) until I found my current office. I currently live in Florida and we have so many emergencies all that time and I honestly feel our office is so busy because every one from NY and these other states who are on lock down from COVID are moving here and also your state.. anyway I hope all works out for you and whatever decision you make. I feel like I’m loosing the juice for being a assistant and I’m actually looking into maybe going back to school to become a esthetician.
I feel like they shouldn’t of changed your hours like that because what if some people have kids or other situations going on where they couldn’t work those hours would they still be required to stay late?
My coeworker has a kid... they won’t even let her take off early to pick him up on ONE day of the week. :/ I truly feel bad for her
You better believe, if I had a kid, I’d drop this job if they were not accommodating
Don’t give up. Praying for you love 🙏
I won’t!! Mama didn’t raise no quitter 🤧 thank you 💕 🙏🏽
When you applied at new offices did you include jobs where you worked that weren’t clinics such as working at retail or did you only include dental assistant experiences??
Good question! I actually did not include my two years at thrift town 😂😂 I wanted to look as professional as possible. If it is a high end store or a bank, I would have included it though.
I included bucees :P
You're just being real and that's true! I can feel you. 😢
Did you have to have additional schooling to work as an endo assistant?
Nope, I just needed some general dentistry experience. After that, you just watch the other endo assists to learn and you get it pretty quickly since that’s all you do.
In about 3 months you will be fluent in endo :)
@@MelanieLunaDiaz cool. Thank you so much for replying :)
I only use this job to invest in crypto so I never have to work again. My end goal is to never work for a company ever again. I will use any company to get there. These companies aren't entitled to our time or body, but they act like it.
Wow. You sound like my husband 😂😂 his dream is to start his own business soooo that he won’t have to work for anyone. His current business venture... CRYPTO (He made crypto nugget) cx
May God be with you in your venture 😁
My memory is literally so bad. Omg 😭😭I have brain farts all day long
Me too. You have to have a good memory to be a dental assistant, this is why after a month I'm not getting it
@@Clleonie I guess I’m going into it knowing I have memory issues 🥲🥲I pray for the both of us
@@kimchi2698 me too. How long have you been doing it for ? I've been shadowing for the last month and have done a few treatments but god it is so difficult !!!
@@Clleonie I’m starting school for it in the spring so I haven’t actually started 😂😂
@@kimchi2698 are you looking for a job as a trainee prior to starting the course ? My course starts in November but I'm training on the job right now, it's difficult having not had any training at college.
Im so sorry your job is stressing you :( and I have been that same way for years, finding something I don't like about every job. Once I got on medication (antidepressants) it got much easier to accept all days and not let small things upset me. I am a lash artist and I loveeee what I do. I think you would love it too you have a good personality for it. Maybe try it out! You seem like a creative person and it helps me get my creativity in my job. You can also go independent and have your own clientele which would be best for me (and likely you) because I wont have ANYONE cramping my style lol.... no authority, no other peoples bad days effecting mine, etc. Just you making women beautiful and getting paid good money. Maybe think about it. It's never too late to try something new.
hey thanks for this comment...it gave me an idea! (to become a lash artist). i studied medical administration, but due to my speech impediment, i am unable to find a job...you gave me a good idea! but how are the job prospects for lash technicians?
Hey girl,I wanted to know if you think dental assistant school was hard for you? I'm currently taking pre reqs in a fast paced program to become an LVN but i genuinely feel like its too much for me although im doing okay with my grades i don't think i can do it long term. I have been thinking of becoming a DA instead but i wanted to know your insight on it since you went through the schooling. Like did you have to stay up late at night studying so much every night for DA school? Was it mentally draining? Do you think its worth it? Im was literally overthinking and had 3 mental breakdowns 😭 Also i know god will help you push through girl you got this especially if you feel comfortable and like your co workers ❤ stay strong💪
Defintely stick with nursing.
Hey thank you!!! 😖 and don’t worry!! Most dental assistant schools pass you... it really depends on which type you are going to.
If it’s a course through your college, then I do not know much about those, but if it’s a course through a practice, then they usually pass you no matter what :o
I did have many times where I studied and memorized for a long time, but it was never too stressful. Not mentally draining since I found an externship that decided to train me while I was still in school. So I got to practice what I was learning and that helped alot
TO BE HONEST.. nursing is wayyyy more draining than being a DA... hours are ESPECIALLY draining as a nurse.
I say go with being a DA!!! And God’s got you too!!! He will legit get you through any type of schooling you decide to go to 🙏🏽💕 ^.^
@@MelanieLunaDiaz Omg thank you so much !! I appreciate it girl💗
@@isabelm3605, Dental nursing / Orthodontic therapist is a lot work with little pay . If anything goes wrong it falls back on the Dental nurse or the Orthodontic therapist . if you want to look into being veterinary nursing most online programs for a two year degree they will let you take four to six years to do at your own pace .
Have u thought of working at a different office that will give you better hours? Every office is different, and you may just need to switch a different office that won’t make you stay late all the time. Endo offices have to accommodate a lot of emergencies, as well as oral surgery, and some general practice offices. Maybe look into ortho or perio
Definitely not perio bc my coeworker used to work at a perio office... and I did not hear good things xD but I have been looking into ortho lately 🤫 thx for the advice 💕
You look so stressed girly. It seems like you enjoy your career, maybe just not those particular offices you've been at. I hope you reach a solution and can do what you love. Take care of yourself friend.
i’m sorry you’re feeling like this i’ll pray for you, hopefully you can find another job that makes you happy bc that’s all that matters.
Prayers mean so much 😭 Thanks angel 💕 I just praying for all of us to get used to the new hours so we can start being in good moods and not bring each other down.
You ever thought about working at a dental lab? You can do a lot of memory games on your phone to sharpen your memory and eat a lot of blueberries. Im sorry you're feeling down but look at as a season you'll get through it God got you!🙏🏾
Thanks Patt! And yeah I needa start doing memory stuff 😓 I’ve heard about working at a lab but I haven’t seen many positions in the city for lab Assistant... making molds and stuff was definitely some of my fave things to do back in general XD
I been a dental assistant for a long time and I hate it every day I go in every dental 🦷 office is toxic
I hope you’re not planning on staying there then :o
It sucks to say but every dental office is the same I’m not trying to be negative but it’s the truth I just ask God to show me how to love everyone unconditionally everyday
@@vpatty17 how can every office be the same ?
@@lydiawoldemheden4774 , a lot offices are like that . If you go to DANB face book a lot Dental nurses are leaving the career and in some states are short staffed and are begging for DN's . You might have one office out of ten that are decent .
@@lydiawoldemheden4774 I would say the overwhelming majority of dental offices are the same. They have a tendency to treat dental assistants like absolute shit. It's extremely difficult to find a good office to work.
New subscriber, love from Jamaica
Glad to have you part of the fam 💕❤️💕❤️
If is 12 hours paid is good but they dnt
I honestly hated my 1st DA job when I got done with my school. Now I like it and I feel more comfortable. I hope you find a better environment soon! I work in general dentistry and we usually refer out for RCT. I applaud you for working in endo. I've asssited with 2 RCTs and it was hard.b
Oh wow same! XD back when I was in general, I Assistted with 1.5 root canals and I was like IM NEVER WORKING AT AN ENDO practice!!
And then I ended up here 😂 God has a sence of humor :P
But I’m glad you found a better environment 💕 I’m currently waiting to see if this environment is where I belong in..
I’m a sterilization Dental Assistant, love my job so far lol
That’s great!! :D
Hi! Can anyone help me study for the RHS exam. My state is Maryland
I'm from india, how can I get this job I'm not having certificate , but I'm experienced
Some jobs don’t require you to have a certificate, just experience :) so maybe try to find some of those! Or, since you already know everything, take the online test to get a certificate real quick ^.^ HOPE THIS HELPED!!
@@MelanieLunaDiaz can u suggest some agency
Leave!! I’m 100% you can find a better place that will offer you way more $$ & will not overwork you . I’ve been in the same position & I found an amazing clinic
To be honest. The only thing keeping me here is the bomb bonuses we get and also the doctor. Me and him just get along and laugh so much. I’m glad you found an amazing clinic ❤️
What’s stopping you from doing hygiene ?
The money 💰 🥵 I am currently in classes to become a hygienist... but I can go as fast as I want because I have to keep working to make money to maintain the house AND classes
ALSO my husband is going to college as well. So I am just doing like two-3 classes a semester right now.
@@MelanieLunaDiaz good luck ! I just took national boards exam for hygiene and it was tough but I think I passed ! I loved being an assistant but we are at the bottom of the food chain lol
I would definitely let the doctor know how you feel if you decide to leave and maybe they may end up accommodating for you 🖤
definitely not recommend that.
@@miaseibel3793 And why not?
@@miaseibel3793 if she’s already made up her mind to leave it’s not going to hurt, plus they’re going to ask why anyway and she would want to leave on good terms
@@CanYouFeelThePowells i think it just brings more trouble. I speak out of my own experience. Had probably the same situation. I wished, i would not have spoken to the manager and doctor.
Thanks for the suggestion! I definitely have not decided to leave just yet... And I love my doctor and I consider him a friend, but yeah when I brought a situation up to my manager, she said it is best not to talk to him about it 😅
Maybe you can go back to a general office ?
My memory is not up to par with general right now 😅 and the pay in general isn’t too good as well
@@MelanieLunaDiaz that’s true im trying to get into a private office maybe Endodontics I don’t mint root canals I just have a hard time remembering the rotary files
Oh yeah well most endo offices have their rotaries organized! It basically just goes by color and length. You have purples and yellows that are 21” or 25” and then u have reds and blues greens blacks that are 25”
Good luck with those rotary files ❤️ (rotary and hand files was the thing that most confused me back when I started xD)
Welll become a certified nurse assistant have 30 patients and clean shit … and turn 200 pounds patients ..
It’s weird that you seem that you have something to say but then you skip it and then talk about something else
I know… I really gotta work on that 😓
ENDO???? girl thats so boring!!! try ortho!!!
That’s a very popular suggestion xD Maybe one day… I remember I applied to one and they didn’t want me 🥶