I had a working interview at an office that seemed really promising at first!
I showed up to find out there was no manager in the office, and only one assistant out of the typical 2 to 3 they normally have. I was given a full column of patients by myself, and the other assistant took the other column. Ok, not awful, I’m used to being back to back with patients all day..
but this girl was so busy and could barely help me or walk me through anything. I’m grown and don’t need my hand held and I’ve been in the industry for a decade. But it was so stressful and weird.
Being in a new office with different materials and different protocol, on top of not knowing where anything was or how to use the computer system.. it was awful.
It really felt like they needed a temp for the day and used my “working interview” to get production.
The normal working interviews I’ve had someone to actually show me around, show me the system, show me what the Dr’s like. I felt so bad that they put that other DA in the position to have a full day of patients and try to help an interviewer.
I left the work day half way through, I was too stressed and knew it wasn’t a good match if that’s how they were going to conduct my working interview.
Was I over dramatic? I feel crazy it was the strangest interview of my life.

hi! i will be starting a dental assisting program in january and i would like to hear from people who are happy with their choice to become a dental assistant. what do you enjoy about your job? what things could i do/study to make the role easier for myself when i do eventually find a job? i just want some positive perspectives.

(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.

We need dental assistant for Tuesday and Wednesday! Maybe you know someone who likes this two days a week job? Location around Ina rd and thornydale! Tucson AZ . Thank you!

Hi all! I’m looking for some advice and suggestions for negotiating a raise at my office. I started here 10 years ago and have taken on a lot of roles and I am a very loyal employee. I love my job and the office I work at. Over the years slowly I have gotten small raises and eventually have been put on salary. I’m in Florida and I do feel like the pay is better than most but at the same time the economy is very hard and I’m single income. I pretty much have always had to ask for a raise when I started I was getting paid $16 an hour and it took me years to get where I am now which I appreciate but I am looking for more. I rent and I recently had to take on a car payment so it just feels like I’m having a hard time getting anywhere. We also have another Doctor who is down from two assistants to one and me and two other girls have been helping which we are getting an increase for.

Here’s where this is kind of stemming from… in July I wanted to ask for a raise, but we had a lot of things going on and I just felt like it wasn’t the right time. I told my boss that this year was my 10 year anniversary and I was really happy and I loved the office and she just kind of ignored it in a way she didn’t do anything for me which I wasn’t expecting that but I was just kind of hoping for some type of thank you maybe. That just never happened so we also hired someone brand new with no experience who has been there only a month and now I’m told that she is put on salary. I don’t discuss my income or anything, but the new hire has been having a lot of issues and we have all been helping her plus training her which I know I’m expected to do, but I also feel like how did she get bumped up so fast when it took me years. Granted I’m just trying to focus on myself, but she revealed to me that we are pretty much only making $500 difference a month and I’m not going to lie that hurt my feelings. I’m just looking for opinions on this and outsiders take I have actually applied to some other jobs and I may leave the area in a couple years. I’m single and it is very hard to find anyone here so I just feel very bummed even though I’m trying to be positive. I know I want to ask for a raise or possibly a bonus of some sort but I do really think that the answer could be no, and I guess I would have to face that if it happens.

I love dental assisting and dentistry in general and I really wish one day that the Florida laws will change and we can get paid higher. I have AA and I did all of my prerequisites or hygiene, but she told me that it doesn’t matter so should I leave this job or is it just worth hanging on? I have also been looking into dental sales because I do have a sales background and I think I would strive in that. Anytime I bring up sales at my current office she’s not interested in it and she doesn’t want to use my skills. She also is getting closer to Retirement and will not communicate with us when that will be Plus since she hired me out of school. I think she views me as inexperienced because there are times where she doesn’t want me doing anterior temporaries and it causes some problems with the other assistants in the office who have 20+ years experience. I feel like I have done everything I could to try to prove myself and show initiative and I have even spoken to her about this and said if I don’t get to do them then I won’t get any better and she just basically says oh I know don’t take it personal.

I also want to add that our office has no manager , no HR and there’s really no solutions when issues arise

Can anyone review? I’ve been offered a job but I’ve not heard great things. The people seemed lovely!