DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DENTAL ASSISTANT | HOW MUCH I GET PAID | CONS

Hi everyone today is part 2 of the pro and cons this is the cons video. Going over all the thing I don't like as a dental assistant and all of the things they do not tell you that you will be going through. Hope you all enjoy this video please comment give a thumbs up and subscribe. If you did not watch part 1 I will link it here. XOXO
PART 1 PROS OF BEING A DENTAL ASSISTANT :
• DAY IN THE LIFE OF A D...

[@siobhandupont]

Girlll, when I tell you this is so spot on 🎯 I’m leaving my dental assisting job this week and I’m sooo happy. Thanks for shedding light on the mistreatment that assistants are experiencing. Wishing you the best! 💗

[@patienceparadise839]

Thank you so much love I’m ready to quit my job too but I wish you the best as well 😘

[@2beautifulnana]

Girl so relatable!! I was the only black person in all the offices I worked in. And the behind the scenes is so ghetto 🙄

[@sabrinawilliams1585]

Y’all so cute I worked as an dental assistant for almost 5 years quit that crap few months ago (I’m doing instacart making way more money no management) company was just terrible even tho I made $21 an hour ..it was crap management ..heavy work loads .. we were bottom feeders toooo much drama !!that’s why I’m starting school for dental hygiene at least I know I’ll be respected and making good money .

[@patienceparadise839]

Thank you love and I’m so proud of you for getting out of it it’s definitely a struggle and you not lying about nothing being a dental assistant is tough! Lol but I wish you the best with hygiene school love, you really bout to make a bag!

[@sabrinawilliams1585]

​@@patienceparadise839 Yes!! & im definitely getting to that bag I hope the best for you & your babygirl as well❤️

[@tyavila5403]

Girl I feel all of this! Ive been assisting for a minute now and it’s been ok. I have heard from other con workers that’s why they left and went into hygiene. Because they felt like the lowest person in the office.

[@patienceparadise839]

Yes that is very tru sometimes you can luck up and find a really great office and everything is fine. If u find one u can tolerate stick with it cause the grass isn’t always greener

[@mbbk4358]

Just found your channel ❤️ love it and so much information!

[@patienceparadise839]

Thank you so much love 😘

[@KaileyTrades]

so informal thanks for sharing!

[@2beautifulnana]

& I worked at a really nice private office but it was 1 assistant that made it so fucking complicated for me. This was the first office I worked at after my externship so I was still fairly new. This girl has the worst attitude. She didn’t GAF about anybody & I was working A LOTTTT!!! I Even managed to take care of some of her patients + mine when she couldn’t but then they would use that against me as if I wasn’t doing enough or not working fast enough 🙄 I used to set up my room the night before and I’d come in the next morning and either my tray was gone or switched over to another assistant room but most likely hers. She blamed a lot of stuff on me bc I was the new girl and I was too scared to speak up & I caught her talking about me to the other assistants and hygienist and I almost lost my shit. Anyways long story short, I’m pretty sure she’s the reason I got fired. Can’t stand that Bch

[@patienceparadise839]

I love your story girl I can relate so much I’ve definitely been there before in so many offices and I had experienced that on my externship as well people are always jealous but it’s best to let people know where you stand so the know they can’t mess with you I’ve been to the point where I’ve had to curse ppl out in front of everybody but they knew not to mess with me nomore lol

[@truthseeker3953]

Girl, you hit it right on! You explained it perfectly! I've been a dental assistant for over 20 years and I'm trying to get the hell out! If I could do it all again, it would NOT be the dental field.

[@patienceparadise839]

Thank you love ❤️ same here im definitely over it

[@lilsamantha1]

Girl here u are trying to get out while im trying to get in

[@r.navarro8608]

You did the right thing by reporting the doctor. I was a dental assiatant as well and some of the dentist are rude and mean af.

[@patienceparadise839]

Thank you love glad you know where I’m coming from

[@brunietheard3711]

At part 19:00 this is the one ! I’m a new Dental Assistant and these females I work with are to much with the drama for no reason . I stay to myself. Your spitting straight facts ✅💯

[@patienceparadise839]

Thank you love, yes the way the females act is so crazy they are so childish and it be grown women

[@AncientOne222]

If a Doctor throws something at me I am filing assault charges and suing for emotional distress.

[@patienceparadise839]

🤣 lol I feel u

[@legitlex_]

14:12 had me giggling lol. made my night!

[@patienceparadise839]

Lol thank you for watching love

[@Queen_EricaB]

Love your videos and personality and realness 💓

[@patienceparadise839]

Thank you love

[@jameswaller2965]

LOVE the authenticity!! how did you discuss your raise and getting bumped up?

[@patienceparadise839]

Hi, thank you love 💗 I always make sure I bring it up during a one on one meeting . When I do I make sure to tell them how experienced I am and that i take on a lot of roles that other assistants aren’t doing but I teach them as well. I think a bump in pay would be great and always ask for more than what you want that way they either give you more or knock you down to where u where hoping to be at

[@leesmindfuljourney]

thank you for the insight, i'm trying to become a certified dental assistant.

[@patienceparadise839]

You are welcome love and I wish you the best

[@leesmindfuljourney]

@@patienceparadise839 do you think you make a decent living with it? I’m trying to make a little over 3000 a month to be able to afford every

[@patienceparadise839]

@@leesmindfuljourney sorry for late reply you definitely can make that much but you will spend a lot of time there. My office worked 12 hour shifts and a girl works there mon- sat n she pulls probably 5,000 a month I work part time n work 2 or 3 day which are 12 hr shifts and I make about 3,500 a month

[@justincecilio934]

awww i love the relationship you have with your daughter

[@patienceparadise839]

Thank you 😊

[@J4vida]

I want to start DA but I’m 28 and I’m scared I won’t be taken seriously for my age.. I have a little bit of social anxiety but I’ve overcome a lot

[@patienceparadise839]

Yes you will be taken serious their are assistants in their 40s and 50s if this career is what you want to do then do it! You have to do what makes you happy and not worry about what others are gonna think 😊and being in this field will bring you more confidence to speak to people and become comfortable because it definitely did that for me. I really hope you do it you seem passionate about it I wish you the best 😊 Don’t be afraid to ask me anything.

[@fatimaeriksson2846]

Bye bye Paradise, so cute !❤️😍

[@michelleblanc3743]

Hi Patience, when you were in dental school did you have to know any kind of math for the program? I'm interested in possibly going to school for dental assisting but don't have strong math skills. I know just basic elementary math.

[@patienceparadise839]

Hi love not really, I know I really don’t use it at all unless u transition to working for the front desk I’m not sure how school is now because it’s been 10 years ago for me, but I’m sure u will be fine I suck at math too lol

[@jaysroyalty8404]

I’m currently in my dental assisting program, you’ll definitely be okay. There’s no math, everything I’ve been learning has been strictly “dental work”

[@naturallynay7231]

Great video. I'm on my 9th year. But I'm changing careers. this ish has taken a toll on my hands and back 😒...what state are you in? I'm trying to make closer to 30 by the time I get out

[@patienceparadise839]

Hey love omg I know ur struggle I’m over it too and wanna switch careers I’m in Illinois.

[@shanice4269]

Same. 8years in here and my hands are killing me. Definitely a hard working career for us very little pay. Had to work to where I’m at now and with the economy and the rising cost of everything it’s still not enough.

[@ginahateka7589]

Is there any certified dental assistant course online i can sign up

[@patienceparadise839]

Hi, I’m sure there are but if your going to go that route, you might want to look for jobs that say " willing to train " because you won’t get any clinical time and that’s where you learn the most. If you can get in there without having to pay tuition is great there are a lot of assistants that do that and a lot of jobs may say CDA but they never ask for your certification.

[@alexandrialee_]

😂 love the honesty

[@patienceparadise839]

Thank you love lol

[@veesancez]

If I'm gonna be a dental assistant ima stay where I'm at if its not over $18

[@patienceparadise839]

Exactly that’s the only time you travel if it’s above $20

[@samo2072]

I'm a 44 year old male considering dental assistant job....Would it be better for me to become a LPN instead??? How would they treat me??? Does it matter if school for DA is 100 hrs or 1000 hrs of training?? Do you actually learn alot on the job?

[@patienceparadise839]

Hi, you learn more from the job and a lot of times you can get into the field without any training. And you shouldn’t really worry about what people will say about you I have worked with alot of male dental assistants and alot of the doctors like it’s because they are so use to working with women. I’m not sure what a Lpn is. But if you want a more fulling career with room to grow in pay I world be a dental hygienist instead of assistant. Hope this was helpful

[@Quadonda]

Lpn make decent money

[@therealsolee_9032]

What state are you in ?

[@patienceparadise839]

Illinois

[@lanells7512]

Dental assistant tips for newbies ?

[@patienceparadise839]

Hey love, I would say stay positive don’t let how the doctors talk to u get under your skin. Always ask another experienced assistant for help or just as much as possible. Also don’t doubt yourself. If your not ready to work with the doctor try to stay in the lab and sterilize instruments until your comfortable. Also being a hygiene assistant is a easy way to get u comfortable working with patients

[@jennyberger6688]

Girl you move jobs a lot.

[@patienceparadise839]

Yes change is always good especially if the pay is higher I don’t remember how many dental offices I’ve worked at lol

[@avivavoz.]

​@@patienceparadise839same here😂.. if l find someone that pays me more sorry I'm moving😂,

[@wavysworld7726]

Are you sure you make that much because my research show’s different

[@patienceparadise839]

Yes 💯 it depends on the area you work in any city you will get paid more if you work downtown, also how experienced you are and not afraid to ask for the pay you want.

[@PrettyGirlMika]

Hey ❤new sub

[@patienceparadise839]

Hey love thank you for subscribing 🥰

[@starzata]

Sorry but are your lashes brown ? 😍

[@patienceparadise839]

Yes love I got them off of Amazon

[@dcmsuccess]

Have you ever considered becoming a hygienist?

[@patienceparadise839]

Yes I have but I feel like I would get bored fast even though they make really great money

[@lilsamantha1]

Ur so short tempered

[@patienceparadise839]

Yea I’m a Scorpio ♏️

[@lilsamantha1]

@@patienceparadise839 😂😂😂wth