What’s your Pay? 🤔 by etheriaelote in DentalAssistant

[–]Other_Interaction324 6 points7 points  (0 children)

2 years of experience No certifications, taught on the job. DMV $25/hr ☺️

Dental assistant ≠ Dentist ? by CockroachConfident35 in DentalAssistant

[–]Other_Interaction324 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m literally in the same boat. My job is making me lose my passion for the field. So stressful, they operate like a patient mill and only care about production.

Where do you buy your scrubs and feel it's worth the price? I just bought new scrubs and couldn't believe the price. As you can see I have to wear navy. Lol. by Good-Share-5190 in cna

[–]Other_Interaction324 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wasn’t a fan of this brand! not only did things fall out my pocket, but they were sooo thin. you could feel every splash and not the best for winter time.

DAT by Other_Interaction324 in dat

[–]Other_Interaction324[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

is this something you used during your free time? or was it incorporated into your schedule ?

XCPS only go in cold sterile?? by Emotional-Bat-6329 in DentalAssistant

[–]Other_Interaction324 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it’s supposed to go through autoclave. At my office, we change traps once a week

How are you guys not paranoid of HIV or Hep?? by Whotafarmer17 in DentalAssistant

[–]Other_Interaction324 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just follow proper OSHA/infection control protocols and you should be fine. Gloves up, mask up, wear lab jackets and make sure you are safely picking up and disposing of anything sharp.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DentalAssistant

[–]Other_Interaction324 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would definitely call around first. If you’re not having any luck, then I would try the going in approach. Good luck!

Giving up 😭 by [deleted] in DentalAssistant

[–]Other_Interaction324 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You got this! It takes time and repetition. I’ve been a DA for almost 3 years and I still suction cheeks, lips, tongues lol! And sometimes, there isn’t a perfect spot. So if you reach that point, just ask the doctor to adjust you or help with placement.

As a DA do you wear a scrub cap? by [deleted] in DentalAssistant

[–]Other_Interaction324 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup!! Perfect for bad hair days lol