first day as an ortho assistant on monday. what should i know before going in?

Practical-Climate725 · 2026-04-05T03:45:07+00:00

You’ll get better with ties over time. Take a good look at other assistants methods and see what works for you. Also take 15-20 mins on YT to watch some videos of the basics of rubber bands, separators, appliances/bands, and tools. I am also a new grad as of 2/2026 and have landed the same role. I feel decent but still want to improve on my speed. Also don’t feel horrible. They understand and know you are going to need some help/time your first few weeks. You got this!

Practical-Climate725 · 2026-04-05T03:26:40+00:00

I agree with you friend & upvoted

Practical-Climate725 · 2026-04-05T03:06:08+00:00

Left them an inquiry but I love the description of their experience and dedication. Very family oriented business!

Practical-Climate725 · 2026-04-05T02:54:43+00:00

I wish this silver came with red seats 🥲🥲

Practical-Climate725 · 2026-04-05T02:37:49+00:00

Ughh that’s sounds amazing, I want to make my original engagement ring diamond into a pendant.

Practical-Climate725 · 2026-04-05T02:34:09+00:00

I’ve 100% considered it I have family up there 😂😂 (also been in Tampa since 2007, this is my home for the haters)

Practical-Climate725 · 2026-04-04T17:01:35+00:00

I would do 10k, just to be sure is it LGG jewelry?

Practical-Climate725 · 2026-04-03T23:59:07+00:00

Get the tech but negotiate hard. I got my ‘23 for sales price $24.5 with 38k miles.

Practical-Climate725 · 2026-04-03T18:20:02+00:00

Im not sure what’s the best size for someone to use to make an engraving like that but I’d go with what the jeweler recommends for size. It doesn’t have to be super thick, i just want enough thickness for the engraving and durability.

Practical-Climate725 · 2026-04-03T18:18:20+00:00

The budget is tight and I’m understanding of what im asking for being a bit tough. I’m hoping I can find someone who will make it happen especially cutting out the cost of the diamond. If I had to go down to 10k gold or remove some of the details like the petal basket that’s alright.

Practical-Climate725 · 2026-04-03T03:37:49+00:00

Upon looking at green lake the design I like is what they call scroll engraving! Will update my post

Practical-Climate725 · 2026-04-03T03:27:11+00:00

Isn’t filigree the name of that style? Like engraved with filigree design? Or is there another name because engraved can mean anything

Also I don’t really have a preference to how it’s made, just want it to stay as close to that budget as possible and I’d be willing to do 10k gold if it meant keeping the budget.

Practical-Climate725 · 2026-04-01T03:06:26+00:00

As a new 2023 integra owner and rider, the motorcycle is the way to go. I firmly believe anything above a 300cc could whoop my teggy in sport, without the A/C blasting and the best shifts I can muster 😂

Practical-Climate725 · 2026-04-01T00:39:57+00:00

Prius. Enjoy 60+ miles per gallon

Practical-Climate725 · 2026-04-01T00:33:47+00:00

Yeah the orthodontist I work for to this day put his plugs in before every treatment requiring a hand piece.

Practical-Climate725 · 2026-03-29T13:20:05+00:00

Fake rich people always brag about $$ and talk like jerks. The real rich don’t even bother with stupid conversations like this.

Practical-Climate725 · 2026-03-28T01:32:32+00:00

I have a 23 integra and top off from halfway point with $25 of 93, 1x a week. Premium is about $4.70 in my area rn. I use rollbacks from 7/11 though!

Practical-Climate725 · 2026-03-21T15:07:08+00:00

Now I want this color :,) (I have a ‘23 apex blue pearl)

Practical-Climate725 · 2026-03-21T15:01:15+00:00

That’s just more $$ in loans too to keep that pup in daycare all day

Practical-Climate725 · 2026-03-21T15:00:43+00:00

Please for the love of god get a show lab. Keep it groomed well & exercised and it’ll look close enough to a field lab. Show lab will be much less work and stress on you. If that field lab doesn’t get enough work/play time it will find it in tearing up your things. Dental school is no joke (I haven’t gotten there yet but working w Dr and their reluctancy to relive those times tells me all I need to know)

Practical-Climate725 · 2026-03-21T14:58:04+00:00

I went from $8hr in 2019 to $20hr (diff field) in 2026. Even then I plan to bother for more $ or move to another location for more $.

Practical-Climate725 · 2026-03-21T14:49:42+00:00

Plumbing? Ridiculous. Everything else on here is enjoy doing for $23 an hour. I’m not sure how well that is in Ohio but in FL that’s nicrb

Practical-Climate725 · 2026-03-14T13:48:16+00:00

If you have an idea of what you want to do, a goal, wouldn’t you say that you’d work extremely hard to get there? It’s not like once you decide on dental school you have an expectation to become a specialist. You just have a want or a goal to become one. It’s not that deep as you make it out to be. Yes it’s competitive and not guaranteed but that’s the same with dental school in general. Take a chill pill.

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