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A Day In The Life Of A Dental Assistant

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This video goes through a typical day as a dental assistant in private practice. Before I was I hygienist I was a dental assistant for a few years! PLEASE NOTE: I forgot to film taking impressions & pouring up models :)

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@TeethTalk Creator 3 years ago (edited) Pinned

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@RaleighBecketGipsyPilot 7 years ago

The only thing I hated about being a DA was whenever I went to work with a new doctor, they expected me to know what they wanted and how they wanted it on the very first try, without even bothering to tell me how they liked things. Every dentist works differently, has a different style, and it takes time to learn their movements and their personal flow. Yet explaining this to most dentists is like talking to a brick wall.

@jamundsen1522 5 years ago

It’s absolutely ridiculous how hard we as assistants work out of everyone else in the practice and yet we are paid the lowest. Between maintenance, ordering supplies, preparing lab cases, sterilization, disinfection of rooms and surface areas, we hardly get what others receive as a full break or lunchtime. Constantly trying to get setups, rooms and patients cared for and yet we are the ones disrespected patients, staff and cheap dentists. During these times of pandemic we are highly at risk of an exposure and yet we continue our roles and duties as health care providers to provide patients with proper treatment and oral health education. Dental assistants deserve more respect, higher pay and benefits just as much as others receive in the oral healthcare field. Without assistants there would be no dental practice.

@susanmenjivar7413 7 years ago

I see a lot of ppl on here saying they hate being a DA, don’t let that scare you!! I’m a DA and I lovee my job and I get paid good! My doctor is super chill too, yes a lot of them can come of mean but not all of them. It just takes some patience and applying at different offices to find the right one for you! Also there’s different specialties, I suggest applying at the specialty that sounds more appealing to you.

@autumnmarie4605 5 years ago

Dentist assistants don’t get enough love I had a cavity fixed today and the numbing shot hurt so I like flinched and the assistant let me hold her hand they are great for calming down patients.
(I’m 14 btw so don’t make fun of me for holding their hand)

@ashtonmitchell4537 6 years ago

Im waiting to pursue DA and reading these comments makes me sad 😢

@EduardoVasquez18 7 years ago

Months before deciding to enroll into DA school, I searched for a video that actually showed “A day in the life of a DA”, & not just a “sit down vlog” without an actual visual insight of what to actually except! As a DA student, I can say that your video is spot on! Great video this really gives aspiring DAs a huge glimpse into the DAs job description.

@Geminitwins247 7 years ago

Im a dental assistant right now and I aspire to move up and hopefully become a dental hygienist. I think becoming a dental assistant is also a good way to help you determine if you like the dental field. It honestly has helped me know for sure that I enjoy the dental field and Im also getting experience in the field. Next step is Dental hygiene school!

@jesusmaldonado3463 7 years ago

Is dental assisting really that bad ???!! I was so happy that i enrolled into a DA program but seeing all these comments made me sad!!

@eugeniamuti8877 9 months ago

Basically we are dentists too. We just do not put our hands in the patients's mouth and we are underpaid for how much we do. Such un underestimated job.

@shiningluck4u 7 years ago

Well, I m a DA aswell, and it sucks due to the behaviours of Dentists and 10000s of responsibilities on one person😑

@bex5360 7 years ago

Just graduated from dental assistanting school. Kinda scared, but excited to apply & hopefully find a comfortable office😊

@timothywatt 6 years ago

Great job on making this video! I'm one of the very few male dental assistants. I've worked as a DA for more than 8 years. I enjoy the work itself, but the dentist you work for makes all the difference. I've had my share of working with verbally abusive dentists. That feeling of dread of coming to work in the morning is the worst, all because of the dentist.

@briannachabot5171 6 years ago

Way to much duties on one person, not to mention no breaks in between patients. Your honestly lucky if you even get a lunch or time to drink water. You literally have to cut yourself in 3 to get everything done. It's impossible for one person to tray set, get the room ready, sterilize, assist dentint, and handle the front desk all at once. This is the main reason why everyone that graduates as a DA doesn't stay long in the practice long

@Jamielyn1220 7 years ago

My day in a nutshell! Except I work in a tiny office. Only one dentist, one hygienist, one office manager, & I’m the only assistant.

@2listening1 7 years ago

I like how everything is lavender.

@Dev2088-e3j 4 years ago

Dental assistant did everything everytime I went to the dentist…..

@Iam_jla 6 years ago (edited)

I’m in school For dental assisting but got a job for a sterilization tech. I think i will stay in the sterilization role for now. Seems straight to the point and my coworkers are super nice with great vibes.