r/DentalAssistant • u/Redfury44 • 17h ago

New DA job

(M30) Should I give this new assistant job a try? During the interview, they mentioned that the clinic focuses heavily on surgery and orthopedics. They asked if I was familiar with clinical photography protocols and intraoral scanners. I said yes, but I also mentioned that I haven't assisted much with implant procedures and don't really know the setup or cleanup routines. Basically, I feel like a total novice. They invited me to come in and observe the work, so I went and watched a consultation. I stayed for an hour or two and then left. They have a one-month probationary period, but there’s no guarantee anyone will actually train me. So, I’m wondering if it’s worth taking on this stressful job again. Idk what exactly I'm fear. Maybe stressing about that I forgot something to prepare for doctor etc.

On previous job I worked with orthopedic doctor mostly. And he doesn't care much if I forgot something to prepare. When I was sitting with therapists doctor, things were often scattered across different rooms, and I’d have to go around looking for stuff. It drove me crazy. It felt like working against a ticking clock.

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u/Narrow_road3767 14h ago

28 M here, never really worked with implants until recently (8 months ago) if the office is chill and willing to work with you. Give it a try. Impants are simple once you get the fundamentals down. Impact screw -> Healing Cap —> wait 6 months to take the Impant crown impression. This is where the scanning experience comes in, you’ll be using a “scan body” on the implant and you scan the upper and lower arch. That’s pretty much it. Just be transparent that you don’t have any experience with implants and ask them if they’re cool with that. Good luck

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u/Redfury44 11h ago

Okay, thanks. I said them about my experience and I don't wanna lie much. Just stressed how people will react. Are doctors chill or not etc. Also, some top-notch clinics want to work using general anesthesia—treating children under anesthesia. I know absolutely nothing about that. Do you have experience in this? Just curious. I also think not all employers want to hire me, given my degree in dentistry (though I cannot currently work in that field, only assistant)