My *SHOCKING*New Dental Assistant Job and Salary ✈️ 💰 🦷 

General offices are usually good about work / life balance but it is really tough to find a dentist that values their staff and compensates properly.

Girl do we work at the same office or something cause you just described my office perfectly 😂 Seriously though, I'm glad you found a "work home". We're a big office with 4 doctors, 5 hygienists, 16 assistants, and 7 front office girls. Everyone is great. We all have our quirks but get along so well. Literally like a big family. We dont go on fancy trips like Vegas lol but we have team outings severally times a year to get to know each other better and to have fun. My doctor is so chill and laid back and I feel so lucky to have him as a doctor. He was willing to help me with a legal issue I had (thankfully I got it resolved). All in all, I feel so blessed to have a great job with even better people. Having a good work environment is so important for your mental health since you're there 35-40 hours a week. Hope it's a good place for you!

I love this! Sometimes God takes away certain stuff from us so he can give us something better ❤

I couldn’t take my eyes off of you or your pink aura 💖 you’re all blessed! 😍

I’m so happy you found your office!! 🎉🎉🎉 it’s such an amazing environment!

Omg I’m so happy for you. I work in Ortho and this made me re think my life 😭😭

Wow god blessed you with a jackpot! Thanks Melanie for making these videos 🤍 They’re really informative, most importantly assuring for me that I am going in the right direction with this potential career. 🥰

You hit the jack pot girly!! Certified dental assistant here! I been in general for 2 years and looking to go into specialty. You make me not do it lol

I’m glad you’re back!! I’m also so happy for you now that you found a better working environment. You seem happier and no longer stressed :) I can tell you enjoy going to work now. I wish more doctors would take care of their staff and actually show appreciation just like your Doctor does 😊

Sounds like you hit the jackpot girl ! I’ve been watching you since last year and wondered… “ where did she go “ 😂 I’m so glad you found your office !💖

I graduated from an accelerated dental program in July. I’ve been training at another office until ours find staff for a new office. Regional manager hired me and chose me to be the lead DA. Personality, communication etc is why they want me to be the lead DA. I’m on week 3 of training and it’s a lot. I know I can do it. The lead DA that’s training me for my office has been thorough. Our office is going to be all digital so they want me to learn all of my instrument names, x rays, iTero and Trios. I’ll also be j charge of orders and making sure lab orders are in etc. the dr at the office that I’m training at made a comment at morning meeting that she’s not use to someone being slow.. I didn’t take it personal since im literally on week 3 and hands on with everything else. Kinda felt a bit discouraged that she made that comment. I hope my dr will be more understanding

Aww I’m so happy for you ! Just finished watching the video about the job fired when you first started as a dental nurse and girl I can see how God works all things for our own good. So amazing. It all lead you to this new job. Glod bless u sis 💕

Hey! I’m a EFDA from FL and I specialize in Pediatric Dentistry I left my last office due to the rude parents/bare minimum co-workers/horrible management and let’s just say the pay was pathetic considering I was one of two OP assistants and the bonus were like $26-$35 every other month a shame! I have an interview tomorrow so hopefully it goes well 🤞🏽

A dentist is here .awesome video 👍🏼

Hey girl! I was wondering when you would post again. Congratulations on your new office, it sounds like a dream!

Girl you did hit the Jackpot

I have 6 years experience orthodontist assisting

It’s truly annoying when doctors talk way too much it throws dental assistants their work! I’m usually the one to cut the convo short n sweet.

Mam if you earn around 40k dollars a year before tax then what is your take home pay after taxes? Plz reply. Thanks a lot.

Thank you for sharing! Praying I can end up in an office like yours!

So awesome you found a great work environment!!.

Looks to me you have found your dream office😍 congrats!

Jealousy is a disease and I have it 😭😭😅

What are the challenges of being a dental assistant ?

Just got back into the field, they are using a consulting firm too. You're literally describing my office for the most part. I like the salary idea tho I wish we did more trips What office you at, maybe I'll move too Texas...

Without an assistant there would not be a Dr.(or maybe the dentist could see about 4 patients a day...yeah, just like them being in dental schoolall over). Let that sink in. The DA pay needs to be increased tremendously.

been almost 2 months since i became a DA and im not yet familiar with the instruments our dentist's asking ,is that normal? i mean i started with no experience and no idea at all,im genuinely doubting if this is the career i shld take or get another job 😕

In Arizona for general dental assistants, and this is probably the best scenario you're Gon get as an assistant unless you become an office manager. General dental assistants that work 4 days /10 hours at an office. Make approximately 45k-50k a year , with a 22 dollar average and 28dollar high end. That's just 4 days out the week though, the other 3 days you go temporary assisting for around 30 dollars an hour, same day pay as a independent contractor. Brings your yearly pay up to approximately 75k a year. If you want to be a work slave.

I’m the same way I be drained from talking long hours and I don’t want to talk anymore

I’m in college at the moment but I am going to start dental assisting again just for the quick cash. This is just a regular job for me not a career anymore

Hi! I’m taking a Accelerated program for DA. We’re studying from the modern Dentistry textbook. What would you say is the easiest way to study to retain the information?

So blessed 😭 I want a new office

Are there hygienists at your job or is it only assistants?

Wooooww so happy for you !!

Hola😊 cual crees que es mejor estudiar en un college o un dental assistant school???? Cual seria la diferencia 😊??

What are the main things a dental assistant does throughout the day? I start my externship soon after doing a mostly remote course for assistants so I’m very unfamiliar to a dental office

Can you please give us more information about the consulting group/mentoring group you are part of?

How long have you been assisting? I started at 42k out of school in 2020

Why did they fire you? I'm having g problems now dental assisting is hard all the way around..

Thank you for sharing!

Girl is your office hiring… lol I’m looking for a work home 😩

What was your starting salary?

How much is the salary ? Can you tell me please becuase i decide to study this major but I don’t know about salary

Is your practice private?

Anyone know if Aspen dental is a good place to work? I have an interview in a few days

How do you get raises i just grad. in aug with all my certifications and they have since hired 2 new assistants without xrays licenses im having to take theres all day while they get 22 hr im stuck at 16.50 ive asked for raised and get we will keep you in consideration.im not sure if i should move on.

Mam how much your dentist earns a year? Plz reply. Thanks a lot.

Are you still gonna pursue dental hygiene?

Did you go to school for dental assistant?

Which country

39.4k per month?

How many days a week do you work ?

Is your office general? Or ortho?

I need job in dental

Oh lucky you

The time to spend the paycheck

Dammmmm girl you talk to much about nothing lol 😂

Hey hi I have a experience in dental field 4 years Assistant, front office executive, telecaller So How apply job Pls reply me

Came here from the Dental Spanish Terms video and stayed for the pop culture references 🧽😂💖✝️🦷

My 2nd year now as a DA, Im expected to hit around 36k+ this year! But my god 4 days a week and doing those numbers , that’s amazing 🥲

Honestly can’t wait until I start dental assisting school and get in the career field 🩷🩷🩷 I’m so excited for it but I’m all on Gods timing right now so I do have to wait until everything falls into place 🫶🏽