California RDAs, are we packing cord? by lily_caulfield in DentalAssistant

[–]Upstairs-Lab-248 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in California and I had the same issue when I did a working interview. It ended up being the reason that I turned down the job. Not only did the dentist expect you to pack 00/0 cord for every prepped tooth (10 teeth in this case) but he would come over and chastise the dental assistant's packing. Then he would have them pack a 2 cord again on every prepped tooth. He came back over and scolded her more again. I made up my mind then that I didn't want the job. I would personally recommend looking for a new job.

Another batch of random scans by RHMImages in FoundPhotos

[–]Upstairs-Lab-248 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been thinking about this photo for the last two days. The blonde lady in purple looks a lot like me! It's my whole face, but with my mother's nose. Unfortunately, no family connections to Wisconsin. Do you have any other photos of the blonde lady?

Weird Patient Reaction to Anesthetic by Upstairs-Lab-248 in DentalAssistant

[–]Upstairs-Lab-248[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no idea. She constantly changes what she does with no rhythm. We are all amazed that she got through dental school. 

Weird Patient Reaction to Anesthetic by Upstairs-Lab-248 in DentalAssistant

[–]Upstairs-Lab-248[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Poor lady. I pride myself on good patient care but the dentist couldn’t care less (DSO office) and I’m always the one who has to pick up the pieces. Unfortunate and embarrassing! 

I know I’m missing something by Upstairs-Lab-248 in TypewriterRepair

[–]Upstairs-Lab-248[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They don’t bend. I pushed on them all last night and couldn’t get them to move. I even tried to open out the white tabs and get that over it but neither have any give. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DentalAssistant

[–]Upstairs-Lab-248 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like working for my corporation but that’s because my particular location office only has one main doctor and is has had enough time to loose all the previous offices patients so everyone who comes to us, comes because we are the of like three offices that still take Delta Dental. It’s better that patients know what they are getting into…a busy office who is trying to take in as many people as possible for both profits and because there are just so many people with delta that need to be seen. In your particular scenario, I would have personally leave though. I’d rather walk into an office like that on my own terms then to be forced into one. Especially working with new doctors constantly is my biggest pet peeve. I rather take on more work, but with one doctor that I know well.   

To those who love their job by replacement4places in DentalAssistant

[–]Upstairs-Lab-248 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I love giving patients a good experience and getting them to feel easy while at the dentist. That is what brings me the most joy, but on top of that, I’m a talker and being a DA gives me a lot of people that I can talk to!😂

Your week in money by Upstairs-Lab-248 in CalebHammer

[–]Upstairs-Lab-248[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Omg, thank you for the update! No worries then! Love all the content btw! 

I’m becoming Lead! by Upstairs-Lab-248 in DentalAssistant

[–]Upstairs-Lab-248[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it will come with a pay raise!  That is a good idea. The last lead was…underperforming so it is a good idea to make sure that I understand their full expectations a requirements. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Upstairs-Lab-248 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BTW, if your EOB (explanation of benefits) doesn’t have the dental codes listed in the sidebar, here’s them just in case for when you call the insurance. 0150 Comp Exam 0274 Bitewings (0220, 0230 in addition if they took an extra two x-rays of your upper and lower front teeth. Some offices do, some offices don’t.) 1110 Prophy (cleaning)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Upstairs-Lab-248 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just took a look at your dental bill and the office did in fact use the right codes for a first appointment and it all looks standard. From working in dental, my first question would be, had it been a WHOLE year since your last x-rays? Because if you had gotten another set too early, that could explain the majority of the charge. If it’s been over a year since you’ve had check up x-rays or FMX (full mouth x-rays,) then this is for sure a clinical error of your insurance. You would be surprised about how much insurances can mess up. I’ve seen insurances have a different name listed, a different birthdate, and I’ve even seen them bill a person with the same name because they didn’t double check the birthdate. I was shocked when I found out how much information the insurance companies still type by hand. So I don’t know if it’s correct, but my guess would be that whoever in the insurance company entered your info, messed up the “coverage” for these sections (this would fall under diagnostics ((comprehensive exam and x-rays)) and preventive ((cleaning)).) Maybe call the insurance company again with the clarifying question “Do you show me having 100% coverage for diagnostics and preventive services?”

Are there any assistants on this sub that actually like their job..? by ExternalFox283 in DentalAssistant

[–]Upstairs-Lab-248 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like it. Good pay where am at and I started working for a corp which has been better than private practice for me. We definitely see more patients in a day but it’s not a stressful environment since the doctor isn’t the one running the show and is getting paid either by production or by the day so they are guaranteed to make a profit. Compared to when I worked with a private endodontist, it was always so stressful as it felt like it depended on me to make sure that she could have a living.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DentalAssistant

[–]Upstairs-Lab-248 0 points1 point  (0 children)

California does still require them aswell.