Hygienists make more as they are producers. Assistants are the backbone of the office. I am so happy I chose to be an assistant, even if I make less. I'd rather be busy doing different things than cleaning teeth or talking about OHI every day! Every person has different choices, however like you said, it depends on what you really want to be doing. I hardly ever sit down, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
Dental assistants can get taken advantage of even when they are doing a great job and are good team players. Every doctor and every dental clinic is different and will treat you differently. Working as a dental assistant doesn’t mean you will be treated with respect every where you go. Unfortunately a lot of clinics in my personal experience will take advantage of your hard work and belittle you when they get a chance even infront of patients. There are many doctors who are rude and disrespectful. I know now why a lot of dental assistants are leaving this industry. Also there is no job security here they can fire you for no reason. This job needs to be unionized for our protection. Many things have been dismissed in this video. Once again just because dental assisting isn’t for someone, it clearly doesn’t mean they aren’t doing a great job and have all the qualifications that make a good dental assistant.
Think she forgot about the caring aspect of being a dental assistant. I've been told that one of the things a dental assistant needs to do is put patients at ease and make them feel comfortable, as many people are terrified to visit the dentist. So many dental assistants will just sit there and watch patients instead of trying to help calm their nerves.
That’s why I wanna be a dental assistant. I want to actually care for customers and take care of them. Not just get the work done and move on to the next.
No hygienist had better ever EXPECT me to clean and set up their room, bring their patient back, etc. I am a team player, and assistant of 37 years, and I am NOT a hygiene assistant, I am a doctor's assistant. There are lots of hygiene assistants. I am not one. I have a full schedule myself. I see upwards of 10-15 patients a day, all on my own. You could not pay me enough money to take x-rays, and clean teeth all day long!! The office where I worked the longest, which was 20 years, the hygienists cleaned and bagged their own instruments, and we assistants did our own. We even had different ultrasonics. If hygiene needed help, and we COULD help them, we would. Likewise, if we needed help, and they could, they would. But, assistants were never EXPECTED to wait on hygienists hand and foot. That truly is NOT the role of an assistant...to be the hygienists gofer. If you, as a hygienist need an assistant, ask your doctor to hire one for you!
I respectfully disagree. The offices I've worked in, we all help out, even the dentist. It's not expected of anyone but we all help out. If someone flat out refused to help me if I needed it and they were the only one with down time, they wouldn't be seen as a team player in my books. I'm not expected to help anyone in an office being a restorative hygienist but I would in a heart beat. Although I'm sure a lot of people agree with you so thank you for commenting.
It's not a good job if you ARE a team worker: your going to break your back and you will get taken advantage of. Your not helping your constantly picking up slack and keep in mind, most people are not team workers. SCHOOL: do not, i repeat DO NOT GO TO ASSISITING SCHOOL unless its short and dirt cheap. People talking about tuition over 15k... your not even going to make that back your first year! Find a short program where you can get your xray licence and find an office willing to train. Do not go into any debt to get into assisiting as your going to go into debt working a job that does not make ends meet. The problem is not the job its the dentist. And people in treatment coordination learn real fast when a patient needs something, just like a dds needs an assistant, they want to pay the absolute lowest they can. Assisiting is only feasable if you plan on being an office manager or if you will be in a hygiene program before you start to really assisit. But hygiene rules.
I've been a dental assistant for 6 years and half time student. I recently finished all my pre reqs for hygienist. Like she says the money is good as a dental assistant when you are fresh out of high school. But now that I have to pay all the bills and rent then to assistant is not enough.that's why I pursued the goal to become a dental hygienist. And possibly further my education to become a dentist who knows. As a dental assistant for example in the Los Angeles area you'll make enough money to get by pay your bills and if you get lucky maybe save a hundred bucks a month. This is coming from someone that makes $24 an hour as a dental assistant. I know $24 an hour is somewhat a lot for some but life in Los Angeles is getting too expensive.
LOL....I’m in Northeast Texas and started out at $12/hr. My boss is probably the highest paying doctor too. I absolutely love the work, but it’s physically hard on me. I am older than all the other assistants, but I don’t let that limit me.
I love my career dental nursing is an awesome career but I am emotionally and physically drained from working in a dental management where work ppl treat you wrong by not having to listen to you or not giving you a chance to explain yourself if somethings happens at work. This is when u as an individual feel trapped and leads to depression and anxiety. Being a nice person but ppl start taking advantage of your kindness by simply using you. I have started distancing myself at work and talk to those colleagues who are friendly to me and even if others are rude I do still talk but I do not have anything more more to say apart from hi how are you. This being my second job where Ive experienced hell. However, I can do it and will try not to get stressed. Am not a quitter
I was in dental hygiene school but it did not work out because of covid-19 and so on. So I decided to pursue Dental Assisting. I'm currently in school to become an RDA. Hopefully in the near future after I gain experience in the dental field I could go after my dreams of becoming a Dental Hygienist.
Although its possible moving on to dental hygienist program from dental assisting but I heard its really hard to pass dental hygenist program such as practical practice
I think this job would be great for me. I love getting praised. Like the feeling you get when someone says “thank you” I love it. But then again I’m in between working alone and working as a team. But I still lean towards the team work. Probably because I’m always the one who does all the work in a group most of the times. But I still have two years to think about it. (School years)
Great video! I'm an internationally trained dentist and I have just started to train/work as a dental assistant (passed the certification exams). All you are saying is true, great advice. I'm thinking about dental hygiene too, but first I want to get more experience with dental assisting. (You look like Julia Roberts!!!)
So after how long you decided to train for the dental hygiene? I'm 27 now I will be starting the dental courses soon in London, I'm really excited :D but for the future I will take in consideration the dental hygiene career x Any advice?x
Don't become a assistant if: you're not a team player. If you're getting annoyed knowing others get paid more thaan you do You can only get raise to so much
To be honest I am dental assistent because it is easy job, you can easy find a job and it is well payed. What I really want to work are bad jobs, you get pay a little or you can not find job with that college.
Sophia Tsir we have a much longer program and a lot more expensive! Rules must be different where you are? Ours is 11 months to a year and approx $23,000 maybe more
Help! I registered to a dental assistant program and while reading the essentials of dental assisting book realized this is not for me. There are a lot o procedures plenty of instruments and this just seems so hard. How can I tell the school I am cancelling?
Can you send me the book if you have it?? I'm trying to decide if this is want I want to do. I wish there was dome kind of shadowing I could do before hand so I would know what I'm getting into.
2 years of school in Oregon. At least $18 if not more haha?! What?! we top out at $30, I would never work for less than $25. with benefits where I work. I would never do Hyg. Because I like to do Operative treatment.
Dentalelle ahhhh I had no idea. The hygienist here make at least $10 more than assistants. In some private practice here the dr will have their assistants full time and the Hyg. Part time or the Hyg. Will almost “rent” the space, like a hair stylist in a salon and may have to travel from Doctor to doctor. The Hyg. Field is a very saturated where I’m at because there are several schools in my area so it’s harder for new hygienist to get hired full time. Where I work we have full time hygienist because we are in a larger group practice.but That’s another reason why I choose asst. over Hyg. I needed job security and I like working with specialist too, In the group practice we have orthodontist,endodontist, oral surgeon, pedodontist, and none of them need a hygienist. Job security was most important to me.
I’ve been working as a DA for almost a month, and I work with two different doctors. One of them yelled at me in front of a patient. Messed up. It also doesn’t help that the other DA who’s actually an RDA has a thick accent and it’s hard to understand him a lot of the time. I hope this job works out. I work for a corporate dental chain actually. Won’t say the name though. I’d also just enrolled in my benefits package too. If it doesn’t, what length of time would you suggest not to include the job on a resume or application?
That's tricky when things aren't ideal. Yelling at you infront of a patient (or at all) is NOT ok. You never have to include a job if you dont want to, but be ready to explain a gap in working if there is one.
Hello, I am a teacher and am looking to pivot my career. I'm interested in hygiene. In my state, I'll be making a little less than I did as a teacher but I'm so sick of taking work home and the politics. Do you think the skills that make a good teacher will translate into the field? Thank you
I believe it will be greater than goodie, you have social skills and experience in how to communicate and Multi task with others, and teaching isn't that easy so you will be fine, I wish you both Goodluck in your future, I'm thinking to pursue DA. Instead of nursing
I was similar boat, I quit my job in teaching yesterday. Looking to sink my foot as a DA in pediatrics then going on from there since I worked with children. Best of Luck!
Hey there! I am thinking that after I graduate from high school, as a Job I can be a Dental Assistance. It takes a year and great money. I wanna be a dentist but I need money for it. When I am studying dentist, i will need money so I guess it will give me experience and money that I need. What do u say about this idea?
What about EFDA? How is the pay ....Whats better me becoming an LPN or EFDA? LPN pay around 22- 27 hr in NJ.... I dont have the time to do RN or DH as I have 3 kids and need to work ...
There is no EFDA in NJ . The highest you can go is a RDA. They usually make like 15 an hr. Starting.If you worked at an office for a while you can get up to 22-28. I would just become an LPN if your ultimate goal is to make more money. However be aware that as an LPN most hospitals wont hire you so you will end up working at a nursing home
LPN route. But I'm in California so LVN/LPN gets paid between $37-45 an hour. I'm a rda and been in the field for 10 years. Max pay in the bay area is $35, but this is 5-7years under your belt. Rda hours are not steady at all. Most offices work 32 hours a week. Lpn/lvn guaranteed 40hours plus over time. I know this because I have family members in the field as a lvn/rn.
@@djdjsvh7522 correct. I forgot to mention that in my post. Yeah usually LVN/LPN is going to be phased out in hospitals as the requirements are changed. The talk is been there the longest. I know LPN/LVNs working 2 jobs 60 hours a week and making $100+ k a year. Being an RDA and a dental assistant in the field for 10 years, it’s hard to make $60k because hours are not guaranteed when many offices close down early due to the lack of patients not showing up, etc. plus benefits are horrible. I wish I can go back in time to choose LVN/LPN because I had both choices on the table from my entrance exam.
My ultimate goal is to be a dental hygienist. I’ve never worked in the dental field. Would you Recommend I do the dental assistant course first to get my feet wet and then move onto the dental hygienist course?
Others may have different opinions on this but i went into a dental office as a receptionist in order to see what really goes on in a dental office. I observed everyone's roles and after a while i knew it was what i wanted to do. I also know people straight out of high school with NO work experience and they jumped into becoming a dental assistant without realizing how hands on it is, the size of the work load, and the level of communication that goes on since you are spending a lot of time 1 on 1 with patients. I did not struggle with any of it because i came from a background of customer service and felt comfortable explaining and communicating effectively with the rest of the team as well as with patients. I know you asled about becoming a hygienist but i feel it could work in any field at all.
I definitely see men as dental assistants. In my opinion, your demeanor and professionalism is what would determine your personal success. I have definitely seen an increase in males taking these roles, just as there probably has been an influx in male nurses in the past decades. Good luck!
Everything you said makes no since to me. Your basically saying dental assisting is not for someone who refuses to be a freaking over worked under paid slave. Have you ever thought about the fact that it's just not fair for one person to work their ass off when everyone else is being lazy. That is what causes a person to burn out over time! I know personally from 17 years of both clinical and administrative work. Each Assistant should be cross trained, for front and back office, mandatory, no exceptions
Thank you for your feedback. I think it depends on where you live. Maybe the office too? Where I am, assistants love their jobs because they can multitask (I loved being an assistant personally!). It just depends if you like multitasking and helping others. If you don't, assisting isn't for you.
I completely understand what your saying and your spot on. Bottom line problem: dentist. Assisiting would be cool but it takes years ans years to find a good office. They're out there but don't injure yourself in the mean time like i did.
I understand where yoi are coming from but to me personally, i liked hearing the pros and cons. This would be a good video if you are wondering if dental assisting is for you. I don't think she is trying to deter you from becoming one. I would want to know all of this before making the commitment into this field.
Hi..I am a dentist in my country.I want to move for being dental assistant in Canada...My choice is Georgian College and my question is:: What I should choose Dental.assistant certificate it takes 1 year or dental assistant diploma program which it takes 2 years..? ..which one? My goal find surgery assistant job and during work pass dentist exams and become a dentist im Canada...thansk for reading..if you have any good advice for choosing best Colleges and programs there.I am ready to hear these
I graduated got my X-ray license and got my first job as an assistant I’m from Ohio and I’m a newbie I make $12 an hour but he’s not really training me just throws me in a room and expects me to know what I’m doing ):
M R okay and? ❤️Dental assistant is actually a career but it isnt what i want to do for the long run i want to be a hygienist and what i ment by career is being in Dentistry 😊
Good Evening, Could you please tell me how much you paid for your Dental Assistant training? I currently was given a 18,000 cost....and I am unsure of industry costs at this time.
I get what you’re saying, but to say that the assistant has no one to go to if they have questions is NOT true. You can always ask the dentist, so that is the worst advice you could possibly give. That’s how mistakes happen. Even if the dentist needed advice he would consult with other dentists. Just because you tried doing everything else yourself doesn’t mean that’s the right way to do it. Perhaps if you had asked for help you would not have felt like you were overworked.
Runo U.R. Mm I didn’t realize I said that, I’ll have to rewatch my video so see what I meant. But, from what I’ve seen..it’s not always easy to ask for help, some don’t feel comfortable
It's really not very intelligent to not ask for help. One of the smartest things you can do, is ask for help. Better to ask, and know the right thing to do; than not ask, get it wrong, and cause a catastrophe. Early in my career, one of the best dentists in St. Louis, told me this "There's no such thing as a stupid question. If you need to know something, you need to know." @@dentalelle
Please can you give me a favour? .. I'm a dental assistant and I would like to have a curriculum of dental assistant practice if you have please let me know so I can send you my email.. with a lots of thanks
The dentists are very rude, staff lack communication, they are very rude! This is an egotistical field. I’ve had cotton rolls thrown at me, called stupid, told I don’t fit the demographic criteria because I have tattoos There is only money as a dental manager, or hygiene. If you are a man and are an assistant good luck finding a job!
Am Si Isn’t that like illegal? Aren’t businesses not allowed to pay someone with a certificate or degree the same amount as someone working at McDonald’s? That’s fishy.
It's not for me because I'm a guy, and they usually will hire females before guys. A male has 0.1% chance of getting hired as a dental assistant despite their title!
@dentalelle that's really surprising but even when I get my title, I still doubt your right about me getting the job. I have a better chance in getting accepted into the Miami Dolphins organization before I get accepted into a clinic. It's like clinics always throw guys under the bus.
Hygienists make more as they are producers. Assistants are the backbone of the office. I am so happy I chose to be an assistant, even if I make less. I'd rather be busy doing different things than cleaning teeth or talking about OHI every day! Every person has different choices, however like you said, it depends on what you really want to be doing. I hardly ever sit down, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
I agree! Great comment thank you. When I was an assistant I worked my butt off! If I was sick for a day..the office was a mess the next :)
Dental assistants can get taken advantage of even when they are doing a great job and are good team players. Every doctor and every dental clinic is different and will treat you differently. Working as a dental assistant doesn’t mean you will be treated with respect every where you go. Unfortunately a lot of clinics in my personal experience will take advantage of your hard work and belittle you when they get a chance even infront of patients. There are many doctors who are rude and disrespectful. I know now why a lot of dental assistants are leaving this industry. Also there is no job security here they can fire you for no reason. This job needs to be unionized for our protection. Many things have been dismissed in this video. Once again just because dental assisting isn’t for someone, it clearly doesn’t mean they aren’t doing a great job and have all the qualifications that make a good dental assistant.
Don't put up with that type of treatment. They can only do what you will allow. If you get treated badly. Walk out!!
Think she forgot about the caring aspect of being a dental assistant. I've been told that one of the things a dental assistant needs to do is put patients at ease and make them feel comfortable, as many people are terrified to visit the dentist. So many dental assistants will just sit there and watch patients instead of trying to help calm their nerves.
Very good point!! So true.
That’s why I wanna be a dental assistant. I want to actually care for customers and take care of them. Not just get the work done and move on to the next.
No hygienist had better ever EXPECT me to clean and set up their room, bring their patient back, etc. I am a team player, and assistant of 37 years, and I am NOT a hygiene assistant, I am a doctor's assistant. There are lots of hygiene assistants. I am not one. I have a full schedule myself. I see upwards of 10-15 patients a day, all on my own. You could not pay me enough money to take x-rays, and clean teeth all day long!! The office where I worked the longest, which was 20 years, the hygienists cleaned and bagged their own instruments, and we assistants did our own. We even had different ultrasonics. If hygiene needed help, and we COULD help them, we would. Likewise, if we needed help, and they could, they would. But, assistants were never EXPECTED to wait on hygienists hand and foot. That truly is NOT the role of an assistant...to be the hygienists gofer. If you, as a hygienist need an assistant, ask your doctor to hire one for you!
I respectfully disagree. The offices I've worked in, we all help out, even the dentist. It's not expected of anyone but we all help out. If someone flat out refused to help me if I needed it and they were the only one with down time, they wouldn't be seen as a team player in my books. I'm not expected to help anyone in an office being a restorative hygienist but I would in a heart beat. Although I'm sure a lot of people agree with you so thank you for commenting.
It's not a good job if you ARE a team worker: your going to break your back and you will get taken advantage of. Your not helping your constantly picking up slack and keep in mind, most people are not team workers. SCHOOL: do not, i repeat DO NOT GO TO ASSISITING SCHOOL unless its short and dirt cheap. People talking about tuition over 15k... your not even going to make that back your first year! Find a short program where you can get your xray licence and find an office willing to train. Do not go into any debt to get into assisiting as your going to go into debt working a job that does not make ends meet. The problem is not the job its the dentist. And people in treatment coordination learn real fast when a patient needs something, just like a dds needs an assistant, they want to pay the absolute lowest they can. Assisiting is only feasable if you plan on being an office manager or if you will be in a hygiene program before you start to really assisit. But hygiene rules.
braindamage are you an assistant? It sounds like you worked for horrible offices?
@@dentalelle yes it's a give take. Thanks
braindamage my school is 4500: is that decent ?
I'm paying 23,000 I know I'm being ripped off. My extern site was a joke
That_scorpio_ chick what the heck!!!
The program I graduated from was a 10 month program. It was a bit over $8000, but if you don't have the resources, it may become strenuous.
I've been a dental assistant for 6 years and half time student. I recently finished all my pre reqs for hygienist. Like she says the money is good as a dental assistant when you are fresh out of high school. But now that I have to pay all the bills and rent then to assistant is not enough.that's why I pursued the goal to become a dental hygienist. And possibly further my education to become a dentist who knows.
As a dental assistant for example in the Los Angeles area you'll make enough money to get by pay your bills and if you get lucky maybe save a hundred bucks a month.
This is coming from someone that makes $24 an hour as a dental assistant.
I know $24 an hour is somewhat a lot for some but life in Los Angeles is getting too expensive.
Jair cazarez thank you for commenting!
LOL....I’m in Northeast Texas and started out at $12/hr. My boss is probably the highest paying doctor too. I absolutely love the work, but it’s physically hard on me. I am older than all the other assistants, but I don’t let that limit me.
childoftheMostHigh sounds like you love what you do! That’s the main thing! I think that’s amazing, we need more assistants like you!
working as a assistant in Vancouver the highest they can get is around $30 or more
I love my career dental nursing is an awesome career but I am emotionally and physically drained from working in a dental management where work ppl treat you wrong by not having to listen to you or not giving you a chance to explain yourself if somethings happens at work. This is when u as an individual feel trapped and leads to depression and anxiety. Being a nice person but ppl start taking advantage of your kindness by simply using you. I have started distancing myself at work and talk to those colleagues who are friendly to me and even if others are rude I do still talk but I do not have anything more more to say apart from hi how are you. This being my second job where Ive experienced hell. However, I can do it and will try not to get stressed. Am not a quitter
Rabia Mohammed it sounds stressful even to me! It could be your office environment?
Sory dear
3 years later. Are you still there?
I was in dental hygiene school but it did not work out because of covid-19 and so on. So I decided to pursue Dental Assisting. I'm currently in school to become an RDA. Hopefully in the near future after I gain experience in the dental field I could go after my dreams of becoming a Dental Hygienist.
I was a dental assistant before I became a dental hygienist as well! I loved it and you will learn so much :)
Awesome
do you have to pay for training after doing school for DA? if so how do you do that. what are the steps after school completion?
Although its possible moving on to dental hygienist program from dental assisting but I heard its really hard to pass dental hygenist program such as practical practice
It is hard! But look at all the hygienists out there :), so it’s possible!
I think this job would be great for me. I love getting praised. Like the feeling you get when someone says “thank you” I love it. But then again I’m in between working alone and working as a team. But I still lean towards the team work. Probably because I’m always the one who does all the work in a group most of the times. But I still have two years to think about it. (School years)
If you like getting praise, you won’t get it. You will only get told what your doing wrong. 😢
😂😂😂😂
@@marlathe80sgirl96the way this is so true. The only feedback you receive is for doing wrong, and when that happens, they rub it in especially hard
During the covid-19, it’s a part time job as a DA, I’ll take any jib I can het and get by after losing my IT Job at the school due to Covid-19
I have a questions! I have a strong accent would that still be a doable?
Great video! I'm an internationally trained dentist and I have just started to train/work as a dental assistant (passed the certification exams). All you are saying is true, great advice.
I'm thinking about dental hygiene too, but first I want to get more experience with dental assisting.
(You look like Julia Roberts!!!)
Your right Julia Roberts
I hope you're succeeded
thanks for good advice. i like your honesty . you enplane good and bed side very well.
So after how long you decided to train for the dental hygiene? I'm 27 now I will be starting the dental courses soon in London, I'm really excited :D but for the future I will take in consideration the dental hygiene career x Any advice?x
I knew right away actually! Take the dental assisting course and see what you think :). GOOD LUCK!
I'm a highschool graduate l trying to choose between dental assistant and dental hygienist but i'm scared that it'll be hard
Elizabeth Lang I say go for it :) things are never easy
Don't become a assistant if:
you're not a team player.
If you're getting annoyed knowing others get paid more thaan you do
You can only get raise to so much
Thank you
Great information! Thanks
To be honest I am dental assistent because it is easy job, you can easy find a job and it is well payed. What I really want to work are bad jobs, you get pay a little or you can not find job with that college.
My school is 4500 and three months long. What do you think about that?? I’d like to possibly work in ortho. It’s dental radiology EFDA
Sophia Tsir we have a much longer program and a lot more expensive! Rules must be different where you are? Ours is 11 months to a year and approx $23,000 maybe more
Dentalelle we don’t have to take the Exam
Help! I registered to a dental assistant program and while reading the essentials of dental assisting book realized this is not for me. There are a lot o procedures plenty of instruments and this just seems so hard. How can I tell the school I am cancelling?
It happens! Reach out to them and cancel. If you haven't attended classes yet, hopefully you will get your money back
Can you send me the book if you have it?? I'm trying to decide if this is want I want to do. I wish there was dome kind of shadowing I could do before hand so I would know what I'm getting into.
Andrea, Do you think it is possible for a person who will probably need to use a wheelchair to be a DH?
I don’t see why not. Anyone regardless of the state their in can and should acceptable to a job. If not, that is considered discrimination.
What is dental assisting school like? As opposed to dental hygiene, besides the time span of being in the program
In my opinion, dental assisting a LOT easier :). You have theory and clinicals too but much easier to pass.
Dentalelle where you both?
Rye D certainly in the UK you have had to be a Dental assistant / Nurse before you can then train as a dental hygienist
What's the difference between a certified & registerd Dental Assistant ? Is there a different amount of pay ?
TAZ_520 xx They are the same
Certified is the completion of the training, and afterwards, passing professional board exams to be registered.
2 years of school in Oregon. At least $18 if not more haha?! What?! we top out at $30, I would never work for less than $25. with benefits where I work. I would never do Hyg. Because I like to do Operative treatment.
Rye D that's amazing! Here is very different
Dentalelle where are you?
Rye D I’m in Canada
Dentalelle ahhhh I had no idea. The hygienist here make at least $10 more than assistants. In some private practice here the dr will have their assistants full time and the Hyg. Part time or the Hyg. Will almost “rent” the space, like a hair stylist in a salon and may have to travel from Doctor to doctor. The Hyg. Field is a very saturated where I’m at because there are several schools in my area so it’s harder for new hygienist to get hired full time. Where I work we have full time hygienist because we are in a larger group practice.but That’s another reason why I choose asst. over Hyg. I needed job security and I like working with specialist too, In the group practice we have orthodontist,endodontist, oral surgeon, pedodontist, and none of them need a hygienist. Job security was most important to me.
Hi dear I’m in canada finisshed my high school which one should I start DA OR DH lol I neeed good salary
Thank you for this informative video!
Thank you so much!
I’ve been working as a DA for almost a month, and I work with two different doctors. One of them yelled at me in front of a patient. Messed up. It also doesn’t help that the other DA who’s actually an RDA has a thick accent and it’s hard to understand him a lot of the time. I hope this job works out. I work for a corporate dental chain actually. Won’t say the name though. I’d also just enrolled in my benefits package too.
If it doesn’t, what length of time would you suggest not to include the job on a resume or application?
That's tricky when things aren't ideal. Yelling at you infront of a patient (or at all) is NOT ok. You never have to include a job if you dont want to, but be ready to explain a gap in working if there is one.
Dentalelle What length of time would you suggest not to include a job on an application or resume?
Hey there, how is dental assisting going ?
@@threadhoney9445 I’m not in the field anymore. Decided after being let go from the office I was at that it’s not for me.
@@musicgirl999 what are you doing now??
So I’m thinking about being DA and work as a DA while I obtain my RDH could that be possible ?
Benjamin Carpio yes ! I am doing that now I am already a DA and studying for DH
How did it go?
Hello, I am a teacher and am looking to pivot my career. I'm interested in hygiene. In my state, I'll be making a little less than I did as a teacher but I'm so sick of taking work home and the politics.
Do you think the skills that make a good teacher will translate into the field?
Thank you
Did you do it? I'm in the same boat right now...
I believe it will be greater than goodie, you have social skills and experience in how to communicate and Multi task with others, and teaching isn't that easy so you will be fine, I wish you both Goodluck in your future, I'm thinking to pursue DA. Instead of nursing
I was similar boat, I quit my job in teaching yesterday. Looking to sink my foot as a DA in pediatrics then going on from there since I worked with children. Best of Luck!
I am a dental assistant, I love my job 🦷
Hey there! I am thinking that after I graduate from high school, as a Job I can be a Dental Assistance. It takes a year and great money. I wanna be a dentist but I need money for it. When I am studying dentist, i will need money so I guess it will give me experience and money that I need. What do u say about this idea?
Never say that go straight to dentist I did the same and now after many years I regret
What about EFDA? How is the pay ....Whats better me becoming an LPN or EFDA? LPN pay around 22- 27 hr in NJ.... I dont have the time to do RN or DH as I have 3 kids and need to work ...
There is no EFDA in NJ . The highest you can go is a RDA. They usually make like 15 an hr. Starting.If you worked at an office for a while you can get up to 22-28. I would just become an LPN if your ultimate goal is to make more money. However be aware that as an LPN most hospitals wont hire you so you will end up working at a nursing home
LPN route. But I'm in California so LVN/LPN gets paid between $37-45 an hour. I'm a rda and been in the field for 10 years. Max pay in the bay area is $35, but this is 5-7years under your belt. Rda hours are not steady at all. Most offices work 32 hours a week. Lpn/lvn guaranteed 40hours plus over time. I know this because I have family members in the field as a lvn/rn.
@@djdjsvh7522 correct. I forgot to mention that in my post. Yeah usually LVN/LPN is going to be phased out in hospitals as the requirements are changed. The talk is been there the longest. I know LPN/LVNs working 2 jobs 60 hours a week and making $100+ k a year. Being an RDA and a dental assistant in the field for 10 years, it’s hard to make $60k because hours are not guaranteed when many offices close down early due to the lack of patients not showing up, etc. plus benefits are horrible. I wish I can go back in time to choose LVN/LPN because I had both choices on the table from my entrance exam.
Thanks for the help!
Happy to help!
My ultimate goal is to be a dental hygienist. I’ve never worked in the dental field. Would you Recommend I do the dental assistant course first to get my feet wet and then move onto the dental hygienist course?
I would! It cant hurt and thats what I did :)
Others may have different opinions on this but i went into a dental office as a receptionist in order to see what really goes on in a dental office. I observed everyone's roles and after a while i knew it was what i wanted to do. I also know people straight out of high school with NO work experience and they jumped into becoming a dental assistant without realizing how hands on it is, the size of the work load, and the level of communication that goes on since you are spending a lot of time 1 on 1 with patients. I did not struggle with any of it because i came from a background of customer service and felt comfortable explaining and communicating effectively with the rest of the team as well as with patients. I know you asled about becoming a hygienist but i feel it could work in any field at all.
linasohot1 you said if perfectly! Thank you for your comment!
I was a dental assistant in Houston You don’t get paid that much and have to do a lot of work ,long ours Monday through Saturday really sucks
Dayana Garcia what school did you go to ?
Hey can i contact you? I live in Houston too and i will like to know what you did and your experience
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Sure go ahead!
I will start being a dentist assistant tomorrow
Mcdonald Rozier so exciting!
Mcdonald Rozier good luck 👍
Hows it going so far?
I’ll be graduating as a dental assistant this December 2020 😇
angel Nicole yay!!!!!
I am about to start my dental assistant , is it recommended
@@theoriginalitychannel what age are you ? I'm thinking of doing it at 34.
@@Satsusss am going to 36 by the end of the year and I already started 3 months ago thanks
How did you like the job as a assistant so far ?
Is this postion a good idea for men?
Yes it can be!
I definitely see men as dental assistants. In my opinion, your demeanor and professionalism is what would determine your personal success. I have definitely seen an increase in males taking these roles, just as there probably has been an influx in male nurses in the past decades. Good luck!
We should get tips !
Thank you for sharing!
My pleasure!
What do you work as now?
Im a restorative dental hygienist now :)
Everything you said makes no since to me. Your basically saying dental assisting is not for someone who refuses to be a freaking over worked under paid slave. Have you ever thought about the fact that it's just not fair for one person to work their ass off when everyone else is being lazy. That is what causes a person to burn out over time! I know personally from 17 years of both clinical and administrative work. Each Assistant should be cross trained, for front and back office, mandatory, no exceptions
Thank you for your feedback. I think it depends on where you live. Maybe the office too? Where I am, assistants love their jobs because they can multitask (I loved being an assistant personally!). It just depends if you like multitasking and helping others. If you don't, assisting isn't for you.
I understood her pretty well
Thanks Helena for the love!
I completely understand what your saying and your spot on. Bottom line problem: dentist. Assisiting would be cool but it takes years ans years to find a good office. They're out there but don't injure yourself in the mean time like i did.
I understand where yoi are coming from but to me personally, i liked hearing the pros and cons. This would be a good video if you are wondering if dental assisting is for you. I don't think she is trying to deter you from becoming one. I would want to know all of this before making the commitment into this field.
Hi..I am a dentist in my country.I want to move for being dental assistant in Canada...My choice is Georgian College and my question is:: What I should choose Dental.assistant certificate it takes 1 year or dental assistant diploma program which it takes 2 years..? ..which one? My goal find surgery assistant job and during work pass dentist exams and become a dentist im Canada...thansk for reading..if you have any good advice for choosing best Colleges and programs there.I am ready to hear these
What is the difference btw Dental assistant vs Dental nurse?
Vanessa Perry we don’t have dental nurses here so I’m not sure!! Can anyone else comment on this?
Never heard of a dental nurse?
Dental assitants were called dental nurses long ago. But the name is no longer used. Its the same thing... Newer term is dental assitant.
In the UK a DA jobs title is dental nurse!
They are the same thing maybe
I will start the school for dental assistant in October 2020 I guess💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🔥🔥🔥
Just get an xray license and find an office to train. DA school is a waste unless you graduate with your RDA.
What school are you attending ? The school I’m attending it takes 10months
how’s it going?
do you need a degree to work as a dental assistant?
No :)
@@dentalelle so i can work at a office on the job training and then get my certificate are do i have to get a certerficate first?
@@VST2323 it depends on the location, around here you need to be certified first, but not everywhere
@@dentalelle ok thanks becuase im in atlanta and im trying to see how is the laws here.
I graduated got my X-ray license and got my first job as an assistant I’m from Ohio and I’m a newbie I make $12 an hour but he’s not really training me just throws me in a room and expects me to know what I’m doing ):
Girl I’m a cashier and make $12 an hour. They need to pay you more
From Ohio btw
$12 an hour oh no not for me
I just sent my resume to going into training at my office i hope they call me back for an interview i really want to pursue this career
ashton mitchell girl it aint no career
M R okay and? ❤️Dental assistant is actually a career but it isnt what i want to do for the long run i want to be a hygienist and what i ment by career is being in Dentistry 😊
Good luck!!
Good Evening, Could you please tell me how much you paid for your Dental Assistant training? I currently was given a 18,000 cost....and I am unsure of industry costs at this time.
Wtf I paid $1200 you getting ripped off
I paid $11,000 back 14 years ago. Now it’s about $25,000 in my area
@@dentalelle Thank You!
I get what you’re saying, but to say that the assistant has no one to go to if they have questions is NOT true. You can always ask the dentist, so that is the worst advice you could possibly give. That’s how mistakes happen. Even if the dentist needed advice he would consult with other dentists. Just because you tried doing everything else yourself doesn’t mean that’s the right way to do it. Perhaps if you had asked for help you would not have felt like you were overworked.
Runo U.R. Mm I didn’t realize I said that, I’ll have to rewatch my video so see what I meant. But, from what I’ve seen..it’s not always easy to ask for help, some don’t feel comfortable
Dentalelle you really do have to ask someone else if not sure ( Dentist ? ) for the safety / benefit of your patients
It's really not very intelligent to not ask for help. One of the smartest things you can do, is ask for help. Better to ask, and know the right thing to do; than not ask, get it wrong, and cause a catastrophe. Early in my career, one of the best dentists in St. Louis, told me this "There's no such thing as a stupid question. If you need to know something, you need to know." @@dentalelle
you are a wonderful hygiene resource andrea!!!
Jon Schroeder thank you!
I will be dentists next semester. But I can ur assitan do job with love . 😅But I want be ur dance partner more 💃
Thanks for this video. I am about to graduate and am starting my externship soon.
linasohot1 good luck!
Please can you give me a favour? .. I'm a dental assistant and I would like to have a curriculum of dental assistant practice if you have please let me know so I can send you my email.. with a lots of thanks
But i love my job
I loved assisting too! Keep it up. Sadly I know many assistants that "HATE" their job and they should really get out and move on ;(
dentalelle yea its not for everyone and i think some people go into think its going to be easy.
Yes!
Where do you live?
Kitchener ON :)
This was 100 percent dead on!
ok it wasn't too bad how I though
Good!
But what if you don't like doing peoples work because they don't want to do it ? Like on purpose ?
TAZ_520 xx sorry I don’t understand, what do you mean?
Like people who don't do the work because they are lazy and they know you will do it for them
TAZ_520 xx ahhh yes, happens all the time!
I’m finally going to be finishing this.
Did you finish?
Great video .....
Thank you!
The dentists are very rude, staff lack communication, they are very rude! This is an egotistical field.
I’ve had cotton rolls thrown at me, called stupid, told I don’t fit the demographic criteria because I have tattoos
There is only money as a dental manager, or hygiene.
If you are a man and are an assistant good luck finding a job!
That sounds like a horrible office ! I promise you they’re not all like that. I wouldn’t settle for that either.
Oh geez. We start out at 10-12 dollars here
Steffers 71914 Here they start at $7.50
Am Si Isn’t that like illegal? Aren’t businesses not allowed to pay someone with a certificate or degree the same amount as someone working at McDonald’s? That’s fishy.
Steffers 71914 Nope, not down south here in Texas. I don't accept those job offers, but it's reality.
Am Si I’m from the south too but I’ve never heard it that low
Maybe that's good for the area? I started at 12 an hour I think too. Seems too low though I agree, especially $7.50
ok well I started an assistant dental course why this video appeared in my phone ?😢
That’s ok! Probably just the key word dental assisting :) I’m sure you will do amazing!
It's not for me because I'm a guy, and they usually will hire females before guys. A male has 0.1% chance of getting hired as a dental assistant despite their title!
I've known several male dental assistants! Maybe its not as common where you live but you can still do it
@dentalelle that's really surprising but even when I get my title, I still doubt your right about me getting the job. I have a better chance in getting accepted into the Miami Dolphins organization before I get accepted into a clinic. It's like clinics always throw guys under the bus.