How to be a Registered Dental Assistant *SUPER EASY*

Are you ready to get started dental assisting?? Well it’s faster and easier than you think! :D
Did you just graduate dental assistant school and don’t know how to get registered?? THIS VIDEO IS ALSO FOR YOU!!
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[@jessicaaparicio5784]

Hey Melanie😁🤚🏻 I just got hired at a dental office about 3 weeks ago (IT WAS A BLESSING) & I was just applying for the receptionist , but they accepted me to work with the doctors as a RDA.. and they told me they could help me get my license ❤️ .. what I love the most is I work @ a small office! Lately they have been having me do hands on stuff , test me , help me, & quiz me about questions to see if I remember ❤️ i hope I go for a long run in this job I’m happy w/ this new job I hope I will get my license & be a good RDA 🙏🏻

[@jessicaaparicio5784]

I’m also taking perquisites for the dental hygiene program, I need 3 more of those classes to go apply… but right now I am currently taking a break,until next year I’ll be back to college classes to finish that up 🙏🏻

[@Itsjodi_Lucia]

🥹🥹🥹I wish, I’m currently studying dentistry in the Philippines- in my 4th year . I really want to become a DA in the US but i don’t know how to apply ughh

[@monserratgomez3159]

Hey how’s it going with the school?

[@gabriellediaz3995]

I found a job to train me with not experience. I then paid for my own xray and infection control certificates, along with my other RDA classes. Now as a DA, im going to become an RDA soon for under $1,500. I also went at my own pace

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

Nice! I had a coeworker who got trained while she was a patient at a dental office 😆 but unfortunately not everyone can do that :c that’s great that you were able to do that though!! 😁

[@innochintankwa3556]

@@MelanieLunaDiaz this might be a silly question but are there any Male dental assistants am thinking about attending a Trade school for dental assistants?

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

@@innochintankwa3556 yes I have seen my share of male dental assistants :) not as many as female ones I will say for some reason

[@MuzicaCrestina4you]

I am similar to your situation.. can I have your email to ask you some questions about the RDA classes.

[@asceanagarciamcbride820]

I just got a call a couple days ago to come in for an interview for a dental assistant. I have no experience and didn’t actually think I would get the interview! But I’m super excited and I think they will train me also

[@javariw7441]

I’m not even abt to lie this video actually helped and now I have a clear understanding of how to start ❤️

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

Yay! Glad I was able to help 🥳

[@masebournes1504]

thank you so much really helped me since I’m a senior in high school and wanted to be a dental assistant after high school very appreciate this video much love 💗

[@ashleym212]

Wait so right after Hs we can go to a “dental school” ?

[@britney1257]

@@ashleym212 in the video she said u don’t need an associate/college the dental assisting trade schools teach exactly how to become an assistant

[@jessicam4415]

I’m so excited for my first class in August and your video was super helpful and will be binge watching all your videos. At my high school district they offer a 1 year RDA class which also includes 6 certifications tests and for a semester we will get to train and work on actual patients at a nearby school of dentistry and their clinic for free and I also get 50 credits, meaning I will graduate with over 300 credits when we need 230 to graduate and on top of that the class will also count as an a-g requirement for all college and university in CA.

[@lianaschwarz1457]

What school are you going through?

[@JoLawrenxe]

Omg thank you 🫶🏽🙏🏽

[@elenak3288]

Love the way u illustrate the details

[@tinalangley78]

I know here in NC if you go the “trade school” route, you come out a DA1 or a certified dental assistant! You then have to complete 3000 hrs before going to DANBE which is out st board to become a RDA (registered dental assistant) the biggest difference in DA1 and RDA or DA11 is the ability to do cornel polishing! RDA’s make more!

[@calijaudora9429]

Thank you so much for this info in your opinion which is better I live in Charlotte and I’m trying to determine which is better college or a 12 week program the goal is RDA

[@jesusdiaz5008]

God bless you for helping everyone with their concerns ❤️ I love you!

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

I do what I can 😅

[@Lokita4121]

I did a 1 year program at a community college. Before the program starts you must have taken your CPR certification and medical form done by your physician. The benefit of doing a One year program is you graduate w/ 1. Radiology certification 2. SPICE certification 3. Expanded functions DA 4. DA diploma 5. Better preparation for DANB (national board certification). Most students graduate w/ their certification depending on scheduling from DANB) 6. you do clinical rotations for 2 semesters to do all the hands on you’ve learned in class/labs which you treat as a working interview bc they may end up hiring you. 7. You graduate as a DA II Regardless of which route you take to become a DA, you will gain your experience on the job! Every office/dentist work differently. The con of a 1 year program is the cost and that it takes longer but the pro is you graduate w/ all these certifications and you’re better prepared for the certification exam & you do not have to take different certifications at different times compared to the fast track programs. Most importantly you can request more pay fresh out of school bc you have all the qualifications needed. But like like she mentioned, do your research and pick the route that best suits you! 🙌🏻

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

DA II, what is that? I guess it depends on the program the community college has. And what certifications do you graduate with? But yes totally agree with you!!! People have to chose the best path for them. And thanks for this info!! I’m sure people will find it very helpful :)

[@Lokita4121]

@@MelanieLunaDiaz A DAII description/requirements varies from state to state. But you’re considered a second year DA. A DA II performs more task delegated by a licensed Dentist based on the laws in your state. The best way to find this information is by going to the DANB website in the state you live in to see the requirements to become a DA II. A 1 year ADA-accredited dental assisting program already has the requirements within the program which helps you graduate as a DA II.

[@Thatssonaynay]

Definitely what I’m doing

[@Malia162]

How much cost that take u

[@arriisimmer5204]

@@Lokita4121did u have to take preques

[@charliehardy7970]

I love how your name is luna and you have a top with the sun and moon in it

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

Awe thanks 😊 It’s been my thing since I was little and found out what what luna meant :P

[@toErehWon]

Your natural dark hair is so beautiful.

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

Thank you :)

[@SentinelEx]

Thank you for your video. Very informative and helpful.

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

No problem! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@CelliSweety]

Here in germany you NEED to do a 3 year trainee and after 3 years you have like final exams and you need to pass them before you can work as a dental assistant. In this Trainee, you have school and work in a dental office at the same time. For example, you work 3 days a week and on 2 days you have school. You earn as a newbie around ~17$ (hour). BUT!!!! in this whole 3 year trainee you earn ~6$ per hour, from the first day and you don't need to pay anything for the trainee. Instead, you even get some money.

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

wow! That's very interesting :o seems like a ton of school, but I bet in Germany ya'll are better qualified off the bat :P

[@xitlaly368]

Hi yes of course that we need a video about your experience being in the dental assistant school and do you learn,. God bless you Melanie.

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

I’ll put it on the books then :D God bless you too 🙏🏽❤️

[@SandraGarcia-nm5jj]

I’d opt for a dental assisting program at a community college rather than a “trade school”. For the amount that you’re paying might as well get more for what you’re paying

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

You’re right… honestly… I think I would have learned more through college. BUT I wouldn’t have been able to get a job as fast. It all depends on your situation I guess

[@mayarodriguez385]

Hey! I just graduated from the same program as you this month haha thank you for helping :) but crazy, what’re the odds

[@shiamarie2621]

Thank you for this helpful information ❤

[@krisseljanefacun4123]

Watched all of your videos from the bottom up to here and really excited to be a DA in Texas but I don’t know yet the requirements for foreign dentist that would want to study and work there.

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

Awe man I wish I could help you!! :( thank you so much for watching my videos!!! ❤️❤️

[@jessicafabro6437]

My application asks “indicate any experiences that would demonstrate your ability to work with your hands” but I literally can’t think of anything. How would you answer this question before you had any dental experience ?

[@domenicagarcia513]

Very good information thank you love your hair

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

Thanks its a wig by @asashair 😆

[@mexiroll17]

Hey thank you for another video! I graduated from the same program that you attended and I’m finally a dental assistant! ☺️ I haven’t gotten my license though and was wondering how many questions were on the test, and were the questions like the final on the program? So nervous to take it 😬

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

No problem and thanks for reaching out! 😁 it’s so cool to meet people who went to the same school as me :) is Liz still a teacher there? And the test is super easy because they show you a PowerPoint with information and then ask you questions about it as far as I remember. And if you don’t remember a question, you can also find it on Google :o HOPE THIS HELPS!! ❤️

[@mexiroll17]

@@MelanieLunaDiaz yes she’s still there ☺️ she was pretty cool. And thank goodness, having a PowerPoint will be really helpful! 😅

[@amberhebert3713]

I went to college for dental assisting school but had to take a break due to health for several years and now I’m trying to get the RDA reinstated and cant figure out what all they need from me

[@BrendaMateo504]

Thank you! For this información

[@stephaniegarcia9655]

This was so helpful thank you so much I’m in San Antonio tx and I’m definitely going to do this 🫶🏻✨

[@littlekimchi1212]

Hello! I live in Georgetown, Texas. I moved to America from South Korea last March. Finally I got my green card few days ago!! So I was googling what I wanna do in America and then I decided to become a dental assistant!! I have questions about dental assistant program. When do you have to take a national board test(did I say right?)?! And X-ray test too? Do you take a test in school or somewhere by yourself? And also which traid shcool did you go? Sorry I'm so new about everything haha. Thank you so much!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️

[@LavenDeurTea]

Did you go through the dental school in GeorgeTown? How was the experience? I start there in a week

[@littlekimchi1212]

@@LavenDeurTea hello I got an offer from a tech company so I'm making decent money rn!

[@LavenDeurTea]

@@littlekimchi1212 congrats!

[@phoku-w-6067]

wait what test? is is the dental assistant registration cpurse and examination?

[@erinamonique2036]

Could you possibly make a video on how to Renew your Dental Assisting License & what CE website are good and free?? TIA

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

I’ll just give you that info right now! :) so it depends on the state you are in. But you go to your official state dental website and there should be a tab that says renew dental license. And that should tell you how many ce credits you need and it should show you your renewal application. You can take free ce credits on colgates website :) it will show you a video and then you answer questions at the end. After that it will give you a ce certificate and you print and mail off your ce certificates with the application to your dental board. Hope this helps :)

[@erinamonique2036]

@@MelanieLunaDiaz thank you for your time ♥️

[@TheCupcakes4ever]

Colgate ce courses are great my school uses it 😄

[@angieflores09]

What if I live in a place where the only college and trade school we have do not offer any dental assistant programs? I've thought about shadowing in a few dental clinics but I'm not sure how far that would take me.

[@monserratgomez3159]

You could find dentists near you that are willing to train you on the job and if there isn’t any then honestly you’ll have to relocate to somewhere where there is a trade school/community college

[@anagomez7115]

I applied to work as a dental assistant with no experience I got hired right away. I was very happy. However, They say with the experience you earn your certificate and the dental office will pay for it. some how do you recommend me to keep this job or do you recommend me to go to school? I will call this the trade school form . However I’m not sure. What advice can I get from you?

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

If your office will pay for your schooling, I say go for it! Because in some places it is illegal for you to work as a dental assistant without being registered.

[@gj4cky]

hey, I was wondering how you applied? I'm applying and im not getting any call backs :/ I've only worked in retail places so I really have no experience. Did you call them and ask if they were hiring or how'd you go about it?

[@kendallbrickssmith9945]

Which dental school did you go to? I’m in community college and I feel like I’m wasting my time & money with all the courses I don’t really need, please help me out🥺

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

Awe! I’ve been in the same boat! I went to dental assistant school of Kyle. Super fast and not as expensive. I will pray you find the right school and path Kendall 🤍

[@kendallbrickssmith9945]

@@MelanieLunaDiaz awe I guess we’ve all been confused before and thank you!

[@cherjuddeefhern7020]

Is it possible to be a dental assistant while I graduated with BS Education?

[@xSweetCyaniide]

This is very helpful. 9:42

[@valr.4255]

Im starting school this month at a trade school. Is dental assistant hard? Is it a lot of work? I’m scared because Im currently working 10hr shifts Tuesday-Friday. Do you think it’s possible for me to handle work and school? 😭

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

I will say most people pass dental assistant school :) ask your teacher the pass to fail rate just to be sure. I’m sure you can still work and study, you just have to make dedicated study time forsure! Because alot of it is memorization

[@jennifermccrary2552]

Hello, can RDA remove healing abutment and place screw on crown on a patient while dentist is in another room?

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

Not in Texas 😅

[@anahivaca6809]

Hey, I have a question did you have to take the teas test.

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

Not YET, but I do need to take it before applying for the hygiene program

[@totalpartykill999]

i became a DA through the military. then, i just went and got a few dental board approved licences and i was able to continue doing it as a civilian. i mean thats how i went about it. on a side note: whatever route you take, find a doctor that will let you intern for them. do this while you are going through your trade school or class. it will but you miles ahead by the time you are done.

[@usamarafieck1715]

Your hair looks nice.

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

Thank you, it’s a wig :P

[@Davidoff-coolwater]

Hello

[@Davidoff-coolwater]

I am a international dental assistant give me someone number who can help me to get license fir dental license in Canada

[@NancysMother]

I'm a single mother thinking about becoming a dental assistant is this a good career choice, would i be able to support my kids and myself.

[@adrianaofflimits6433]

Once you become registered the raise pay goes up significantly

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

It really depends where you live. You will be able to support your family, just pick a position that pays high ❤️ Ortho, Endo all pay alot! My old coeworker was a single mother with her own a apartment and she was able to stick her son in a private school with a hesrty tuition (on a discount program)

[@zaynebalautbi3539]

I really want to be one but I am really scared because I am not very great with studies and I have a hard time remembering things oh and I also have ADHD which sucks a lot 😿

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

Dental Assistant school is so fun and most of the times you don’t even feel like you’re learning ♥️ I met some girls in school that didn’t do so good in regular school, but they were able to make it. I’m sure you will be able to too! 🙏🏽

[@annieespinoza2093]

Is there any required program prerequisites before joining this trade school ?

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

Only prerequisite is that you graduate high school and are atleast 18yrs or older :)

[@doloressigmondvloggs9351]

I’m going to UEI in ca the tuition is 19000 n we have 8 months including extern

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

Woah! :o

[@bittybabii08]

@@MelanieLunaDiaz yes cali charges soooo much!

[@bittybabii08]

How is the classes going ?

[@saniyabryan1603]

What school did you go to?

[@setarehmartinez7016]

How much is your classes?

[@simplynaudia5817]

I wonder how it is in Tennessee

[@pikusarker1359]

Mam how much money is produced daily in your dental office? Nice video.

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

Thank you :) and daily our office makes about 8k a day

[@pikusarker1359]

Mam how much do you make as a dental assistant? Nice video.

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

I make $23 an hour :) and thanks!

[@victoriametzler8864]

15 months work experience

[@mirnabernal9506]

Subtitulos en español pliss🤗💗

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

tengo que escribir cada palabra individualmente so me va tomar un poco de tiempo 😅 pero si lo voy hacer :)!!

[@jkdfjufseytjreyj4003]

Can Men be Dental Assistants?

[@NachelleKayy]

Hey :) question So I’m a Dental assistant. Im training at my office . I did not go to school . I just got the opportunity to train while working at a office . But do you still think I will need to go to school ? I feel like I won’t need to since I’m learning everything already but my bf still thinks I should go to school. But I would already know everything if I went .

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

Sorry I’m JUST getting back to you. But you don’t NEED to. I worked with an amazing dental Assistant who did not go to school. She was very knowledgeable without the schooling.

[@NachelleKayy]

@@MelanieLunaDiaz thank you for getting back to me :). & that’s what I figured cause I’m already learning stuff as is , without the schooling. Being a DA Is fun and very cool to learn and can be a challenge sometimes with learning everything . I’m 3 months in but so far so good. And thank you for answering my question

[@roycevlogs6123]

Nice video i remember doing all that hey did you get my p.o.box

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

Thank you! And I haven’t gotten anything from you yet :c

[@roycevlogs6123]

Hey can i dm you on Instagram

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

👍🏽 yes

[@Keepinupwithshona]

How do you feel about Concorde career college for dental assisting school?

[@imran2999]

too expensive not worth it

[@Doctoraiza-yn9jo]

I alredy completed my becholor of dental surgery in Bangladesh now I am in usa what should I do ? I want to be dental assistant here coz I want easy Solution. Do you know anything about this matter

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

Hey there, I get alot of questions about this but unfortunately I do not know how :(

[@lemonwater8961]

Don't you have to shadow for hours ?

[@Doctoraiza-yn9jo]

Can I talk with u mam?

[@Ayyymerks]

Hey how much do they pay out there.?

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

I get paid 22$ with one year experience in general and one year experience in my current job

[@Ayyymerks]

@@MelanieLunaDiaz oh ok it depends on the area . Is it hard to get a job out there.? Cause I have a couple years aswell and I line in cali but they don’t pay good at all :/

[@MelanieLunaDiaz]

@@Ayyymerks Right now it’s not hard to get a job here bc there is a dental assistant shortage for some reason. Not sure how long that will last for though. And how much do they pay in cali??

[@Ayyymerks]

@@MelanieLunaDiaz oh really so what are is that you be.? Really that’s weird . Right here not at all lol 😂 and I get paid here 18 hr and Im a lead assistant .

[@mr.potatohead3870]

@@Ayyymerks 18$ an hour is good pay tho?

[@mimayemmanuellonia7485]

Hi Melanie i have same questions, can i have your E mail plz ?