Would YOU make a GOOD DENTAL ASSISTANT?

[@pufficoils]

I’m such a perfectionist and I’ve been beating myself up about assisting. I’ve been working at an office for a month now and I feel like I haven’t caught on fast enough. Everyone says that I’m doing great, but I’m stuck in my head.

[@shaskins15]

I've been assisting for 6 years and I still do this. Being overly critical of yourself doesnt help you learn, it makes it harder..studies prove this. So take a deep breath, remember that experience is invaluable and you're doing far better than you think!

[@pufficoils]

Nastia thanks for the advice! I’ve been taking it easier than when I first started by not over analyzing myself. Also, I feel comfortable enough to ask questions when I’m confused.

[@marieschrader9150]

It's my first day. Im on break and man i suck i want to cry and run away so bad. I just feel like an idiot. I have no background in dental and im completely lost.

[@monicad4061]

Sadness Has it gotten any better?

[@anabonilla658]

@@marieschrader9150 i feel the same ..im slow i try my best but i feel sp frustrated now ..i just wanna run ..😪

[@CheyenneBuckalew]

Hey all!! Sorry if you’ve watched this video all ready. I had to reupload it due to a copyright strike. 😭 Thanks for watching!

[@reblebarrelracer]

Cheyenne Buckalew could you do a video on getting experience? Like how to deal with applying for places that require experience when you just got done with school trying to get a job.

[@fmonge88]

How would you deal with a Dentist saying, "you don't know what you're doing"? I actually had that and did what you did by ignoring it. Do you think the pay at first should be higher than one would think? They always ask that in the interview or it's talked about afterward. Is it best to introduce with name and title even though it's not the office norm? Thanks for being of help.

[@dalilagarciamaldonado5032]

I love and appreciate all your videos the have helped me through my first 8 weeks of dental assisting school!

[@Tigerlilly490]

I appreciate your videos I’m doubting myself as an assistant & just started in a new office & feel a little intimidated but pushing through...

[@timothywatt]

I'm one of the few male dental assistants. I've been a DA for more than 8 years. It really is a hard job. Sometimes there are days I wonder how I managed to last this long.

[@MyFireRescue354]

Cheyenne, thank you for these videos! I am a fairly new EFDA and can't even begin to tell you how much your videos helped me through school and my new career as a dental assistant! THANK YOU!!!! You're the best!

[@jlittl131]

Your a great teacher I have learned a lot off your videos thank you sooo much pls make more

[@maggs22_]

Thank you for these videos! I start dental assisting school in April and I am super excited!

[@resaosagie236]

Maggie’s Keto Journey Me too starting in April.. have been watching her videos all weekend long

[@maggs22_]

Resa Osagie how long is your program?

[@resaosagie236]

3 months

[@thiasnow8942]

I love scrubs 🖤🖤 I used to work in a grooming shop so I love scrubs

[@viennav4734]

I feel like I would like to be a dental assistant but I am not the most outgoing person. I do love helping people but I’m nervous to have everyone depending on me when I’m new. What would you say to someone with social anxiety? That’s wild your friend quit after going to school. This was very helpful to know what I’m getting myself into. Thank you! I also work at a retail store, I just really need the pay, and I want a dentist to be nice to me, I’m nervous to be in charge of the patients records or appointments cause I can be forgetful, I want to help but I need some slack in the office. I guess I should just try it out, is starting pay 20 usually if you get your diploma? What’s the difference between a certified or registered and also I’m in Oregon as well looking into going in a program for dental assisting. A little confused on how everything works but I’m interested!

[@orlandyscardozo6783]

Hi Cheyenne. What about the patients that google everything and they start talking about dentistry, or they resist to get X-rays? That's awful.. hehe

[@cynthiaannette1157]

You got me at the shy part

[@crystytovar]

I am a RDA and also a CMA i work both and to me been a RDA is way harder bc they do way more for the Doctors and they also have to memorize so much more I have so much respect for RDA

[@emiliercl]

Hey, I was wondering if you can wear nail polish since I see you have some on in this video, thank you

[@amberjohnson8877]

It’s different for each office. Some offices allow nail polish but no acrylics, some allow anything, and some even allow none. I would say your best bet is asking your office (or future office) what their dress code policy is! I hope this helped some! 😊

[@SophTsir]

How do you not faint from not taking a break? Like how do you eat if you can’t take any breaks?

[@manob8953]

hi this helped so much thank you so mucchhh xxxxx

[@colestein7637]

How did you get your first job dental assisting? I want to be a hygienist but the programs I've looked into all want dental experience. I was wondering how you were able to get your foot in the door?

[@kameronwheatley]

Cole Stein following!

[@cathysimon4134]

It is hard to get into this career if you are an older individual. I went to DA school. Was not able to get an internship, or get hired while in school. I was top 5 of 20 in my class. Became certified with DA Certification and Radiology Certified. Out of school for one year with lots of "working interviews". Can get lots of interview calls, but when they meet me and realize my age, 58, they avoid me after the interview. I am ready to throw in the towel 😕.

[@timothywatt]

Cathy Simon Work as a temp assistant until you get hired as a full time assistant. When I was temping, in conjunction with my permanent job, I received job offers from three of the offices I temped at when they saw how good I was. Temp assistants are always in demand. Even if you don't get a permanent job right away, you're still making money and you get to work when you want and where you want. I'm a male dental assistant. I also face discrimination, but with gender instead of age. Don't let age, gender, ethnicity or any of those things stop you from pursuing a career as a DA!

[@ashleywloch8721]

timothywatt how do you find temp jobs ?

[@АрианаАрутюнян-н3ы]

Beautiful nails 💅 doctor

[@krystine49]

i think dental assistants would make good dentists, oral therapist

[@VARJAGAMINGENTERTAINMENT]

I'd say it's not that hard and it's not that easy. I'm a former DA and I know how it's like to be a DA. It's a great experience with a great disappointment you'll face.

[@lakendranichols7242]

Hey Cheyenne love your videos. Wish I had watched these videos when I was in school, very helpful and informative. I graduated from a dental program in October of 2018 and still have not landed a job in the field yet. Is there anything I can do to stand out since I don’t have much experience but only extern/intern experience. I hope you see this

[@CrazzyMonkey0909]

Lakendra Nichols girl same!

[@t.l.5012]

Same here

[@JoeyArispe]

how uncommon is it for males to be a dental assistant? I'd like to make a career change at some point. im an automotive technician right now.

[@francheskagonzalez372]

How long you been a DA ? How many more years you will be DA

[@synyasage2413]

Is a dental receptionist and dental assistant the same thing?

[@CheyenneBuckalew]

No, receptionist schedule patients and handle insurance up front. Dental assistants work in the back with the dentist and hygienist. Most states require dental assistants to go through schooling.