Day In The Life Of A Dental Assistant 🦷

IG : WoahDenia

[@caroldelgado720]

Thanks for posting this, I'm going to school for this and I am SO NERVOUS! But videos like this one motivate me to keep going. 😊

[@hauntedfallsparanormal2383]

I'm about to start on January 13th, I already cracked open my textbook and start reading and answering the questions, i am nervous and excited at the same time. But in my mind anything is better then the casino i work at! Love your videos!!

[@zarakkhanpov]

Always use PPE in treatment area

[@maddiemetzmeier1881]

Omg!! I'm so interested in this! but I'm scared of forgetting everything I have such bad memory and there is so many instruments and a lot of different procedures! How did you remember it all?

[@leonidajaum9697]

I'm a dental assistant too... try to watch this for more knowledge...

[@lanells7512]

How do you know what to put on the trays? Do they teach you that or do you learn that in school ? I’m in school now but we haven’t learned that yet I guess

[@woahdenia4760]

In school we were thought the basics, like the set up for fillings and such. But everything else I learned when I started working. And remember every doctor works differently and prefer different materials and instruments, so it’s all just a learning curb and adjusting to the office and doctor ☺️

[@1cooljosie]

How do you prepare your notes before the patient arrives? It sounds like a great idea!

[@woahdenia4760]

Usually in the appointment description it’ll say what they’re coming in for, so i go based of that

[@1cooljosie]

@@woahdenia4760 oohh gotcha! Thanks 🙏🏼

[@pitacisneros9159]

So wholesome 🥹💗

[@randomladyaj]

After you are done watching the video skip to 3:40 and put the video speed to 1.5. You won't be disappointed.

[@dominiquesaldivar2451]

Awesome video! ... I'm a dental assistant myself 🙂 ... The dental field is fascinating. Thank you for sharing!

[@lailaa14]

I recently graduated high school, I’m looking forward on become a dental assistant. I have many questions, How was your experience? is the pay worth it? Are you satisfied with the job? These are some questions out of many 😩

[@woahdenia4760]

Congratulations! My experience at my first 2 jobs was okay, I did learn alot but I found that those were not the type of offices I wanted to stay at for a long time (pediatrics). I’m currently working in a private office where 95% of our patients are adult, so treatment is different. Pay depends on alot of things, experience, location, specialty and so on. But I am satisfied with my job, it’s very rewarding. In my case I get to build a friendship almost with my patients and it’s feels awesome when they come back and remember your name and appreciate your work!

[@gabrielacamacho6575]

I'm also a dental assistant :) I am satisfied with my job I can actually say I love it and I enjoy it too, it's scary to learn something new but it's good to get out there and learn. The office I'm at is my first job as a dental assistant and I gotta say the drs have been very patient with me. All I gotta say is that any job will have it's ups and downs, you will have good days n bad ones too but it's part of every job.

[@latonyahall2086]

@@woahdenia4760 this is something I was thinking about doing in a private/small office how long are your hours? And how are your lunch bre?

[@woahdenia4760]

@@latonyahall2086 hours are from 8-5:30ish and hour is an hour long 😊

[@Philanazoie]

Pay is 100% not worth it.

[@candypietravels]

I love your vlog makes me want to make one also but lately I just been working with the hygienist do I wanted to see what it was like working with the actual Dentist hands on I'm in externship, they want to hire me but it not the office I want to work for. How long did it take you to learn everything like crowns, trimming and all that

[@woahdenia4760]

Thank you! You could start at that office to get experience and build your resume, while you find another office you like better. And I learned almost everything within 2 weeks

[@carissa23]

Ahh!!! I’m starting my Dental Assisting program later this month, do you have any tips on how to succeed as a dental assistant?

[@abicooks]

And how is it?

[@dominiquesaldivar2451]

Hi Carissa, How did your dental schooling go? ... I'm a dental assistant myself 😊

[@Luxurygems]

Does the dental hygienist do most of the work in every appointment? I worked as a ortho assistant and we had to do allll the work except for when Dr would come to use the high speed with the Goldie and bending wires.

[@woahdenia4760]

They do when the patient is only going in for their cleaning and checkup, hygienist takes X-rays , does cleaning and at the end doctor goes in to do exam. When patient goes in for treatment it’s just me and doctor.

[@anahi.perexx]

New subscriber excited !!!!

[@foreignclout]

Love it

[@solgutierrezgonzalez5883]

Que me recomendarías al estudiar asistente dental?

[@xochitlmecalco4027]

Just finished my externship for my dental assistant 😭🥹 so i can’t wait to find the office for me , but everything you doing is exactly how a day is lol .

[@vanessamares1936]

Love the video! Where did you study to become registered such ass study guides/books etc ? 🥺🥺

[@woahdenia4760]

Thank you! I was provided with the books at school and from there we took notes during class

[@erikapimentel1273]

You are not supposed to touch sterile instruments with no gloves on you also touched the crown no bueno

[@miyaf.johnson5280]

True but none of us does everything perfectly. I'm sure if you did a video or was followed around we can point out your mistakes.

[@Andi-lk5ff]

Willing to bet there are literally no assistant would put on gloves to set up simple treatments like resto or a crown prep etc. UNLESS you are doing oral surgeries like implant and such then yes they will.

[@Defttones..]

The pouches were sterile, it’s not like she opened the pouch with her bare hands. It’s fine.

[@beckyzinn4041]

You can touch the sterile pouch without gloves. But you cannot open them without gloves. I will say though, those surgical evacuation tips should absolutely be in sterile pouches! 😬

[@tesiemarie8942]

Should definitely wear gloves when touching the crown.

[@krrete]

love your channel, but there is no way you guys use paper to track everything. I would die. The other day I was scanning old paper work for patients when they used paper and I was like hell to the NO.

[@JoeyArispe]

Thank you for sharing what you go through!! I want to make a career change at some point. Im 30 year old male who doesn't want to be an automotive technician for the rest of my life. Is this a good field to get into as a male? how long was schooling? Do you have to deal with sticking patients with an IV or draw blood? Thank you so much!!!

[@woahdenia4760]

You’re welcome! I have met several male assistants throughout my career, and actually had a few male classmates. School for me was 9 months plus the externship hours we had to do, finished does in about a month and half. But I do know every school is different and I’ve heard of people only doing school for 3 months, so definitely recommend doing research. And about the IV or draw blood no we don’t.

[@JoeyArispe]

@@woahdenia4760 Thank you so much for taking the time to reply!! the information is much appreciated!!

[@jessilingreen6295]

I’m going to school august 8 as a RDA and my schooling is only 6 weeks long .

[@JoeyArispe]

@@jessilingreen6295 Thats really good to know! Thank you very much!

[@candypietravels]

@@jessilingreen6295 only 6 weeks u lucky u

[@angelicarosariofarrarons7684]

Do you think a dental medicine graduate here in the Philippines could work as a dental assistant in your place? Or do we need more units in the program? ☺️

[@kendallelizabeth8516]

I got my job as a dental assistant with no experience

[@user-mk1pc6qw4h]

يارب اصير مساعدة طبيب اسنان

[@vanessaobtiar8573]

Can i apply there? 😊 Im dental assistant also here in Philippines😊

[@gabrielarebelo5718]

Olá tudo bem ? Quantos dentista vc auxilia ?

[@woahdenia4760]

2 Dentistas

[@Inrussian]

How much do they pay now days as da

[@sabrinawilliams1585]

Shxty depending on who your working for

[@arianapreciado1975]

Loved this🥰 Is your office private?

[@woahdenia4760]

Thank you! Yes!

[@elindigeno1215]

This looks like an interesting career. My problem is I don't see many males doing this. Why?

[@hastisaeediamjad3707]

umm shouldn't you be wearing gloves when preparing the instruments

[@ciytnnai4386]

Heard some dental assistant jobs don't pay you that much unless you get a rises ....

[@woahdenia4760]

It’s true. The pay depends alot on experience, the specialty your working in, and even the state you work in.

[@candypietravels]

You have to have your RDA license or CDA if you want the good money

[@ariel-sc4en]

I’m in Arkansas starting pay with your RDA certs is usually around $12 an hour. We definitely do not get paid what we deserve.

[@VictoriaM9660]

For me, I don’t have any experience so I’ll be trained on the job. I’m starting at $18/hr and my boss wants me to get my RDA certification and then I’ll be paid $21/hr.

[@d.aalicia]

@@ariel-sc4en Too low!!

[@kuntingkaalaman6747]

Hello shout out

[@John27tv]

Hello shoutout new friend