HOW TO GET HIRED AS A DENTAL ASSISTANT (Interview tips)

[@taralewis8649]

I am so excited to have found your videos. I graduated from Chattanooga State's DA program in 2009 & worked as an assistant for about a year (two counting externship & a hands-on job training position many years prior). Then, tragedy struck & my health forced me out of the workforce. Long story short, I had a massive infection from a botched breast reduction surgery that seriously almost killed me. I lost both breasts & almost lost my life. I was on dialysis for awhile and was later diagnosed with a incurable bladder disease. Here I am a decade later wanting to get back into the career field I loved. There's just something special about helping people find their smile! Of course I have forgotten alot & I'm extremely nervous about restarting my career. I'm very fortunate that my small town has a dentist who is willing to give me a chance! I start September 30th so I have a full month to brush up on my knowledge & understanding of the skills needed to do the job. Thank you for making these videos!!!

[@PhoenixOakley3]

I have 5 intervews. 2 receptionist in dental office, 1 working interview for dental assistant and 2 more dental assistant interviews. I feel confident!

[@omyaatra8622]

Did you complete any certification course regarding dental assistant???

[@madisontorres9159]

Hi Cheyenne! Just wanted to thank you because I believe you helped me get the job. I was told to come in for a working interview (I've never had a working interview) I was unsure what to expect. After watching your video, I went out and got myself a pair of scrubs, brought an extra resume. I think it helped me land the job, this is my first job in Dentistry and where I work they offer on the job training. I was hired after my working interview!!

[@JoyofTheLord77]

Could you tell me what's a working interview? And does it helps to go to an interview in scrubs?

[@ThriveDentist]

Great video. We hire a ton of assistants and these are all great tips. I would say the biggest thing we look for is attitude. If you have experience that is great but attitude is the most important. Great information though:)

[@penguinlady6287]

Where is your office?

[@AbsolutebestAnimation]

This makes me so happy because I am trying to change careers from teaching preschool to dental assisting and i found an office who says they're willing to train the right person. I'm very positive and willing to jump in and learn so I am hoping I get it!! If I can just get my foot in the door:)

[@jermainemyrn19]

why hire someone for their personality over the skills that actually make you money

[@summerlush77665]

@@AbsolutebestAnimation I know this is an old comment, but I’m literally in the same position!! I work at a preschool and have no experience or schooling for a Dental Assistant, but I have an interview this coming Wednesday and they’re willing to train!!!

[@elizabeth0831]

Thank you for the advice and I will follow up on it.

[@roserocks51]

Please make a resume video, your videos are so helpful!

[@allisonvincent2617]

I'm SO happy I found your channel! I'm starting a dental assisting class at my high school and all of your videos have been so helpful! Please keep making these videos!

[@madischannel2226]

I’m starting dental assistant class this month! I’m so excited. Thank you for your videos, put my mind at ease and to stop overthinking things

[@shraddhanandkishor7546]

Hey I wanna start taking dental assistant class, I'm a foreign trained dentist I got here 6 months back, can you share some information about these classes...

[@desireebeaumont7410]

This video was so helpful . I graduated a year ago and I have my very FIRST working paid interview tomorrow!!! Thank you so much for the tips I have literally binge watched all your videos today lol

[@MsDstarr]

Can you make a video such as this one for assistants with prior experience being out of the work force 6+ yrs. How we get back into the groove and build our confidence. Any refresher courses or information? Being a mother and raising kids you tend to lose yourself. Thank you for all your wisdom. I appreciate YOU!

[@sakoyawiggins6544]

i literally work at subway now and am about to go for externship interview tomorrow

[@jennygarcia504]

Ahhhh you and I both! Good luckkk !!!

[@tonishiabutler48]

same here omgg

[@yanetsonia01]

Omg your tips are the best out of all others I’ve looked at. Thank you so much and keep them coming because they’re helping someone like me. You’re a blessing and have such a great personality. Thank you

[@CheyenneBuckalew]

Aw thank you so much!!! I’m happy I can help!! 😄

[@ashleyjohnson576]

Wooow! I am currently working at subway, going on my fourth year . I'm so tired of being there. I should be finished with dental assisting school close to October. Great video!!

[@jay53648]

Cheyenne! Thank you for sharing this! I’m Juan I just started my DA program in Texas and I’ve been getting a head start on preparing for these opportunities and I’ve been brushing up on a lot of knowledge so I can stay ahead of the game. I will keep these key points in mind! So far I check 95% of them but this video reassured me.

[@animals12327]

I’m glad you make these videos this made me more comfortable with interviews!

[@DestinyTheAries]

Watching this before my second dental interview! Great advice! Wish me luck!

[@dia02292]

Omg thank you. I've been a dental assistant for 5 years and I still got some good advice from you. Thank you. And I have a job interview Saturday. ❤️

[@ronerickson8083]

Dentists may know what sweet teeth are but not really what they are used for so I am here as a good spiritual soul and healer to let them know. When you take sweet teeth out you can use them to remove a bad spirit nearby by putting them in their feet or liver. You can also use them to heal good souls that need some help put the sweet teeth removed in any sore or dark spot in their spirits.

[@LiahB]

This was really helpful. Thank you Cheyenne! ❤

[@stephaniemichelle2839]

so helpful! wished i saw this before my first dental assisting interview, but everything you said is great advice, thank you :)

[@ronerickson8083]

Dentists may know what sweet teeth are but not really what they are used for so I am here as a good spiritual soul and healer to let them know. When you take sweet teeth out you can use them to remove a bad spirit nearby by putting them in their feet or liver. You can also use them to heal good souls that need some help put the sweet teeth removed in any sore or dark spot in their spirits.

[@teatime9649]

Thank you! I have a work interview, and this made me feel more secure and not like I'm walking into the lions' den, lol.

[@mckaylapadgett9189]

Thank you for your videos I’m in Dental Assisting School I absolutely love it I’ve been much happier, continue to keep making your videos this is so helpful to me .

[@carmenultra1]

This video is an older one but I have to share. It’s Sept. 2021. So, I went and graduated from a dental assistant program at my local community college in 2019.I landed a job immediately after school. I was not trained and learned everything on the job. I basically did everything there, front and back office. The office I work at has been there 50 years. The doctor is cool but I feel I’m not learning anything new being that he’s older and I’m very underpaid for all I do. I’m not having a good experience there. I decided it was time to go. I had a zoom interview but didn’t get a call back. Applied to more offices and got a call back. I already did the in person interview and passed. Now they want me to do a working interview. I am kinda nervous but willing to train me. Wish me luck. And good luck to all of you on your journeys. Btw, video was helpful 👍🏾😉

[@Odeyawicca99]

I have another interview today, I didn’t get my last job interview that I went so hopefully I’ll do better in this interview. 😭

[@pleasemusic3314]

You explained it all so well. Thank you and I have an interview today. This is my first interview and I'm so nervous.

[@MetalThrashingMad]

Thanks for talking about bringing my resume I was unsure until you said something. I have my first dental interview Wed and a final this weekend. I'm definitely going to be redoing my resume this weekend now that I know I can include my externship

[@oscarramirezpalacio3242]

You are such a great professor!!! Omgsh i have an interview tomorrow and I’m shaking with confidence after watching this video lol. I know that I will ace it with your tips! Send my love ❤️

[@Cece-em5vo]

Did you ace your interview?

[@DianaGarcia-yz9ls]

Thank you your videos are really good very informative. I am going to start going to dental school and watching your videos helps. I was a dental assistant in Mexico 🇲🇽 but here they require certification. 😀

[@ronerickson8083]

Dentists may know what sweet teeth are but not really what they are used for so I am here as a good spiritual soul and healer to let them know. When you take sweet teeth out you can use them to remove a bad spirit nearby by putting them in their feet or liver. You can also use them to heal good souls that need some help put the sweet teeth removed in any sore or dark spot in their spirits.

[@auroragodinez5783]

Very helpful I’m going on my first interview for extern to hire hopefully on Monday I feel less nervous now, thank you for this video!

[@marenadiamond2946]

I think I totally screwed up my first interview. I didn't know what to expect. They told me to come in anytime to chat with them. I didn't think that means an interview. I didn't show up wearing a scrub and wasn't prepared as you described. I was just wearing casual clothes. Oh man, they were very confident before I went in to see them. I don't know if they will still call me. Thank you for making this video. I learned a lot and I should have watched this before I went in for that interview. Thank you again.

[@Cece-em5vo]

Did you get the job?

[@raiaf.3130]

What happened afterwards?

[@hazelgrace2874]

This helped me so much! Don't forget to add your weaknesses and strengths. :)

[@juankroosfrausto7411]

I assisted with probably 8 fillings minimum everyday at my office It was a private one.. I was considered an RDA under school jurisdiction 6 weeks straight I performed coronal polishing and sealants numerous times

[@emmwins9161]

Thank you for this video and the extra confidence boost. I finished dental assisting school almost a month ago and have been struggling trying to land a job in the field. I’ve never had to do a working interview until I got into the dental field so I’m glad you mentioned it. I find your videos super helpful! 🖤

[@ronerickson8083]

Dentists may know what sweet teeth are but not really what they are used for so I am here as a good spiritual soul and healer to let them know. When you take sweet teeth out you can use them to remove a bad spirit nearby by putting them in their feet or liver. You can also use them to heal good souls that need some help put the sweet teeth removed in any sore or dark spot in their spirits.

[@shavell9447]

Same here

[@gaby_hi578]

Thank you soooooo much!!! I have an interview tomorrow and I was freaking out but you’ve helped me calm down and get all these good tips and research done ✅ love your videos you’re awesome!! 😆👏🏼

[@nebyatkahsay4809]

My bestie I became a good dental assistant because of you 😘

[@luceroschulz6848]

I’m so happy I found your channel you are helping me a lot, I’m a dentist in Peru where I was born, studied and had my degrees. I felt in love and love brought me to the United States so I was overwhelmed what to do now, new language, new place, new friends🥲 since I got my work permit I clearly wanted to start to work as a dental assistant and your videos are just perfect for me thank you for sharing❤️

[@paulinaportillo2741]

i’m in the program at the moment these videos are giving me good tips 😭💕

[@irlenisamartinez8440]

Your really preparing me so well for when i start looking for jobs in the dentist field , thank god i found you !💕 love watching your videos

[@CheyenneBuckalew]

Thank you so much!! Best of luck to you. 💕

[@anna22134]

At the school that I went to they told us we should wear professional clothes for interviews. I always did this instead of wearing scrubs but what I noticed when I went to the interviews I usually saw potential interviewees wear scrubs. Maybe I should do that. I’m also looking for work. My office closed because of covid

[@tayladenny2374]

Wrote three pages of notes, thank you so much for your videos they are really helpful!

[@fooofightersss6953]

Thank you so much for this! Your tips helped me a lot for applying for a dental assistance position😁 Keep posting video’s💕

[@erica242]

Great video,thank you so much! Would you please make a video talk about all the different kind of certificate or license?

[@oliviachung5767]

SO glad I found your channel. Can’t thank you enough 💖

[@blahhhme1]

Your nails are so pretty! Do you get them done often w your line of work? I’d love to see more videos up! Id love to hear more about what you do every day. Your fav part of dental assisting and your worst dislike (if you even have one) working as a dental asst. I’d like to get more info about your opinion on the health “hazards” of working as a dental assistant like carpel tunnel, back pains, neck pains

[@_Simply.Alyssa_]

I graduated two months ago and have been having a hard time finding a job I’ve had 1 interview so far and they didn’t pick me but I have another one tomorrow and I’m so NERVOUS and it may be a working interview so like I’m really fucking scared lol

[@Katiefloat50]

girl i've been a year out of school and for 6 months had to put working on hold due to medical issues with my family, for the last 4 months I've been trying to find a job I've had so many interviews and working interviews I haven't gotten one yet, keep pushing girl you got this!!!!!

[@penguinlady6287]

I totally get you. You can do it! Pray for strength and calmness.

[@ashleysok4242]

I’ve never had a working interview before I’ve worked at two dental offices and I’m actually nervous lol like I said I’ve been out of dental for a few years

[@deborahhurt9792]

I have my first working interview on Friday. I am so nervous but you made me feel confident !!

[@jenelle1821]

How did it go ?! I have one Monday ...so nervous

[@debbiegiles6756]

How did it go? For both of you

[@infinitymystery21G]

As I was doing my externship I was awkward in my first dental office I didn't really know what to do doctor didn't like me so I got kicked out told me not to return so the school gave me another location and it was a good thing I was awkward too but they were all helpful and patient and was hired while I was still in my externship phase so cool graduated and got the job also cool thing they had a lab so I've got a little bit of denture lab experience now I don't work there anymore but Im grateful for the experience

[@ericakerker1558]

Hey !! I just want to say thanks for your videos .. I had had an interview today at a dental office and I followed all ur tips and tricks and I believe it was bc of that , that I got it !!! So again, thanks so much!!

[@JessRodriguez1111]

This is a SUCH a helpful video, thank you so much!

[@atgjdf88]

I just started Dental Assisting class and your videos have helped me so so much! 🦷💙 Thank you so much, Cheyenne.

[@CreativeCornerwithRk]

Hi can you guide me ..I have some questions.

[@andree-annepellerin7780]

Omg j just started working at tim hortons and got hired by a dentist and he’s gonna show me everything from A to Z im gonna be watching all of your videos 🤭

[@lethissayoba3188]

Omg God u are lucky. Hope u are having a great experience

[@jasmetwink6922]

Because of you I got hired! Thanks

[@lovelylexi2357]

This video has gave me alot of support because I'm looking for a job right now and feel a little discouraged, but this has made me feel much better and I will not lose hope

[@stephaniee6848]

this video made me feel a lot better about my first interview tomorrow 😊😅

[@6363Jennifer1]

Thank you so much for all your advice, big help. Also your mirror in the back ground keeps moving back & fourth . Totally caught my eye

[@jannettecaro9650]

I think that is a fan not a mirror 😊

[@kailiboone8724]

Thank you so much for this! I have an interview tomorrow and im really nervous. I hope it goes well!

[@germaineclark1361]

I love all your videos! So easy to follow. Thx

[@acaciacatify]

I just want to mention for those new to the field like me that working interviews MUST be paid in the US. Know your rights. No office can ask you to work for free, even if you have no experience, were only there a few hours, etc.

[@lilsamantha1]

I got a dental job im going tuesday to see if they "like me" for $16 an hour. I just left my job as a mailman state job getting paid $22.,....so it sucks to star again

[@elainetsui3188]

Many thanks for sharing your ideas. Those brilliant tips make me feel confident for the interview now 😊

[@mwmoraochoa4682]

Hi Cheyenne. Thanks for all your advices in this video.

[@megpie444]

I adore you! Thank you so much Cheyenne I hope to be such a good dental assistant just like you! You’re so beautiful and your videos are helping me so much❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@juankroosfrausto7411]

You are such a beautiful lady thank you for your tips as a young and inexperienced Dental assistant I truly mean this I had stressed about what to wear but you gave it easy to me to go wearing my scrubs

[@nevertell8569]

😔, on my 4th interview...everything was going well until dentist ask why the heck would you drive a hour commute. He laughed at my program I went through. If you live in small town you have to travel outside your area....

[@LifeWithAmayia]

I have an hour commute to my school as well. Good luck !

[@brightspacebabe]

Did you get that job? If so, I hope you whipped that Dr into shape!

[@idance9514]

Hey what about if you don’t have any experience or have gone to a program for dental assistant how you would do in a interview ?

[@SophTsir]

Medical too! They love seeing you in scrubs

[@aprilnicole8096]

Love that olive on u girl....

[@CheyenneBuckalew]

Thank you! 💕

[@elizabeth0831]

I am going to start going to school for dental assistant and your videos help me a lot.Can you make more videos about how to be at the interview and more videos about the instruments to use for what? Thank you for making the videos,I feel I know a little more.

[@SophTsir]

I make 13 as a receptionist in Florida. If I make less after I’m done with DS school I’m going to die hahaha

[@fatimasiddiqi9044]

Wow America be really paying low we start at AUS$20

[@valeriacarolinavargasayala5650]

Thank you very much! i got the job!

[@morgangipson6443]

Thank u for the video im almost done with my school💙

[@shalmalisalve5430]

Such a helpful video!! Thank u!!

[@carlycarly2293]

I haven't even started school yet I'm like a kid before Christmas just so excited for what's coming 🙃

[@jenniferramirez1871]

OMG! I worked at Subway and then went into Dental Assisting too !

[@Demitrival]

Thanks for the vid. Can u talk about the toll ur hands, neck & backs take from being a dental hygienist?

[@nurulhijrah2244]

I have interview for dental assistant tomorrow! Wish me luck!

[@izyanzainal9022]

How was it going??

[@thiasnow8942]

This is so helpful thank you!!

[@manivav]

can u please tell us which books to refer for dental assistan exam

[@lilapierce4955]

I am on my sophomore year of high school and I have wanted to be a dental hygienist/ assistant since I was 6 so it a big dream of mine and have it all planed out. I know what I want to do for college and where I want to look for applying for a job. I feel super prepared and excited to get out of school and start. I also want to start my first job at subway!!

[@AA-qq9yn]

Lila Pierce make sure you go into hygiene straight out of high school unless you can deal with lots of stress and grumpy dentists other then that good luck!

[@kayleighwoods4640]

I literally love this video !! I just finished dental assisting school two months ago and just got into the dental radiology program finished my resume and plan on getting start right after the 18 ! I haven’t been able to put my resume online I did it off of office word and when I download it it’s just a blank screen 😔😔 any tips Or websites to where I’d be able to download it for applying online ??

[@ljovanovich4737]

Did you go to an accredited school or somewhere like Miller-Motte? I have never heard of anyone making a dollar over minimum wage at their first office.

[@Sheissogolden]

I have never did digital x-rays but have been a assistant for 20+ should I take a course or get training at my next job? I am certified

[@CooKi3-pr4ux]

Very helpful thank you!

[@ftmari3593]

Hey Cheyenne thank you so much for this video maybe it can help me get an interview I took the class last year right after wards I tried to find a job I hade several interviews and working interviews and it just didnt work I got more than one certification and I hade letter of recommendation I ended up pregnant and working at sephora so after I have my baby and my 3 months down I'm back on the prow for my dental career💯

[@greycimaee07]

I have a receptionist Interview tomorrow but I don’t know if I should just dress professional or just wear scrubs even though it’s a front desk job , what should I do 😩😩

[@brightspacebabe]

Professional because you are the first person that the patients will see, and you are not doing anything in the operatory so you don’t need scrubs. Good luck!❤️

[@val_9_281]

This is so helpful! Thank you

[@klorismalee5570]

I’m having such a hard time finding a DA position

[@annefrost184]

Klorisma Lee Me too

[@Savannahyoutunedin]

Klorisma Lee timing I think 😊🤷🏾‍♀️

[@monicab5550]

Where do you live??? When I lived in Toronto Canada I made $28 AN HOUR!!!! We are licensed for a reason!! I have over 19 yrs experience and there is no way I would run around for less than $25 an hour???????????!!!!

[@Cece-em5vo]

This is America lol

[@iamkeria9027]

im so happy i found your channel

[@Bigmtj10678]

Subway to this job? Yeah that’s wild fr. Good job on trying some new

[@paigerussell1919]

when you wear your scrubs to the interview should i wear my hair down or up??

[@khatira15]

Thank you so much for this !!!!!

[@estebanpalave]

I will take my certification next month, I am worry about lenguaje barriers 😬

[@nuezeromaldito9266]

Thank you for your tips.

[@sydneylc2]

Well.. I have no experience and no education on becoming a dental assistant. No certifications or anything... And I have a dental assistant job interview in 2 days so that’s wonderful....😂

[@Itsjamilia]

same here! did you wear scrubs to the interview?

[@sydneylc2]

JAMILIA’S WORLD Turns out they were a bit unorganized. The day before the interview they called me and left me a voicemail saying they had to reschedule the interview because they had a meeting at the time of my interview. I only ever got to speak to someone one time because every time I called it would go to voicemail, and every time they called me I was at my current job. So we never rescheduled the interview, and I was the last one to leave the interview telling them a good time to call me back. How did your interview go??

[@jennyg6681]

I’ve just graduated high school and was looking at a few jobs that only require a high school diploma.. I have no experience either so please update on how it went if you can !! (I know this is a year later) 😂

[@ajithiyyanar9719]

im a dentist from India with 2 years of experience... im looking to work abroad, but as a dentist, it's very difficult to get a dentist job ...so im planning to work as a DENTAL ASSISTANT .!! it's possible???

[@consuelafigueroa3424]

Thank-you. I get so nervous, and don't know what to say or ask them

[@sindybertrand8865]

The best. Thanks so much.

[@chanelle1215]

This is a great video!

[@ronerickson8083]

Dentists may know what sweet teeth are but not really what they are used for so I am here as a good spiritual soul and healer to let them know. When you take sweet teeth out you can use them to remove a bad spirit nearby by putting them in their feet or liver. You can also use them to heal good souls that need some help put the sweet teeth removed in any sore or dark spot in their spirits.

[@mckenziautumn8829]

What would be some some good tips and or advice for me going to a dental assistant interview with no experience? It’s for a pediatric dentistry and they said in the email they train you and get you certified and I also have 8 years of working with children. I just want to be able to stand out in the interview and be want they want to hire however I’m scared since I have no dental experience