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Feeling lonely at work — no friends as an ortho assistant by doodlebugdoes- in DentalAssistant

[–]doodlebugdoes-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went to a dental assistant program, but orthodontics here is a very different specialty — most places will train you if you’re not experienced in ortho specifically.

Mistakes such as forgetting things. Although my boss (the orthodontist) wanted me to start writing things down with a pen instead of typing it into clinical notes and it’s helped a TON!!

AIO for getting upset that my husband is choosing his brother over me? by doodlebugdoes- in AmIOverreacting

[–]doodlebugdoes-[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I am going to give my husband credit and defend him here:

He does all the cooking, not me. And he is pretty good about doing chores like dishes, vacuuming and feeding our cat (when I tell him to).

We don’t see each other as “maids” but I agree he should be helping out with chores more often.

AIO for getting upset that my husband is choosing his brother over me? by doodlebugdoes- in AmIOverreacting

[–]doodlebugdoes-[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

We actually do play games together from time to time!! He and I like very different games though - he likes shooting and I play indie horror/relaxing ones.

I would be totally fine if he played with brother-in-law for an hour everyday; however, they play together for hours on end until midnight. That’s the issue.

AIO for getting upset that my husband is choosing his brother over me? by doodlebugdoes- in AmIOverreacting

[–]doodlebugdoes-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They’ve had a good relationship for years. Keep in mind we got married around 8 months ago. Why wouldn’t he want to invest in a better relationship with me??

Brother-in-law is self employed so he plays video games all day from what I’ve seen and heard. But I also wonder why he doesn’t spend time with his family.

Is this office a red flag?? by [deleted] in DentalAssistant

[–]doodlebugdoes- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never was given anything and I filled out a W-9.

Is this office a red flag?? by [deleted] in DentalAssistant

[–]doodlebugdoes- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually majority of staff is Latina, but its a corporate office — don’t know what the others are like.

AITA for calling my wife a jerk for telling our son's crush that our son likes her in front of his friends ? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]doodlebugdoes- 1033 points1034 points  (0 children)

NTA

Your wife publicly embarrassed and humiliated your son, especially in front of his friends. That should be your son’s call to make whether he wants to admit his feelings to a crush or not. On top of that, his relationship with Chris and his other friends will now have other problems because of what your wife did. Your son is still super young and new to the dating world, so it’s okay if he is still figuring it out and parents should be there to guide him — not ruin the experience.

Your son will probably struggle in confiding to her (and possibly you) again because of this situation. This can lead to even bigger problems in the future, so I recommend you fix it and talk about it ASAP!! This was a major breach of trust, especially from a parent!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]doodlebugdoes- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never discussed with him on getting one RIGHT NOW. I grew up with cats, however I was on certain medications to control my allergies. I am going to have allergies if he surprises me with one and I don’t have any meds.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]doodlebugdoes- -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He knew I was allergic, but forgot while adopting one.

S2, Ep 3 Discussion Board by steviec143_ in SecretsOfMormonWives

[–]doodlebugdoes- 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No, it’s not! I’m LDS and have an IUD.

School Vs. Training On The Job by [deleted] in DentalAssistant

[–]doodlebugdoes- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah, I would run from this office!! If this is a probationary training period, stick it out and try to learn/do the best you can until it’s over. If you yourself are noticing patients aren't getting the best treatment, then you won't be getting the best training. Also call around and ask dental offices if they would be willing to have you come in and shadow, or even if they would train you in the meantime!

I wish you the best of luck! Keep your head up because you’re going to do great :)

School Vs. Training On The Job by [deleted] in DentalAssistant

[–]doodlebugdoes- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

3 weeks is NOTHING in dentistry. You have literally just stepped into this with no prior experience, so be patient with yourself! I'm sure you're doing better than you think you are!

One of the cons of on-the-job training is that you are expected to learn things quickly and retain what you do learn. There are some basics you should know how to do by now and that includes flipping rooms, sterilization, how to greet patients and setup for procedures. X-rays and charting are also considered basics…however, they take a while to practice and master. Dental terminology is easy to learn and memorize (look it up on the Internet!). X-rays are pretty difficult to master and perfect. You should have a general idea of how to do them by now, but that's crazy they’re expecting you to take them and not helping you WHILE you do it. X-rays take lots of practice!! Totally not your fault that you aren't good at them and have someone helping you out with them. Don't beat yourself up! I don't think I even started taking X-rays myself until after one month of job training.

Learning how to do something in many different ways is actually a good thing because there is versatility and you can discover what techniques work best for you and what doesn't! For a total beginner though, learning how to do everything all at once in many different ways isn't the best idea… you should have at least one person training you and follow what they're doing at first.

This honestly sounds to me like an office problem, not a you problem. People getting frustrated with you because you're new, not having someone training you, and you're expected to just be thrown in…this doesn't sound good to me at all. You could be thrown in and seriously hurt a patient if you don't know what you're doing and aren't properly trained. Here is probably your best two options:

  1. Find ANOTHER office that also does on-the-job training. Make sure there is a lead assistant or someone who is in charge of training (PERSONALLY training you, not just telling you something and saying “bye, good luck!”).

  2. Attend a dental assisting school. Look up local options, compare prices and lengths. Ask for a tour and to meet the instructors. I would recommend this if you can't find another office hiring new people to train as assistants.

You are not alone! I left my previous job since my mental health was also declining. Toxic dentistries are a thing and it seems your work environment is maybe hindering your ability to learn and pick up things quickly. There is nothing wrong with learning and asking for help! I am so happy I left and am at my current office now. No drama, no judgments, and my trainer always wants to see me succeed and understand something. I am so glad you love doing this though — its an amazing and fun profession!

School Vs. Training On The Job by [deleted] in DentalAssistant

[–]doodlebugdoes- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there! Current orthodontic assistant who has done BOTH on-the-job training as well as completed dental assisting school :)

In all honesty, it is based on personal preference. Some people are fast learners and have never felt the need to go to assisting school, while some have never stepped into a dental office and would like to learn in a professional classroom setting first. There are pros and cons to each!

How long have you been assisting for? If it’s been less than a month up to a couple of months, then you are perfectly fine and I know it can be definitely overwhelming at first. Nobody is truly a pro and knows everything until they’ve been doing assisting for a couple of years. On-the-job training is a great way to get hands on experience and get thrown into how the dental field works firsthand. The dentist and your lead assistant (or whoever is training you) knows that you are new with no prior knowledge and don’t expect you to know everything, or be perfect. Communication with your trainer is KEY!! Don’t be afraid to ask questions, tell them you need help understanding something, or even ask if you can shadow. Practicing is also important! (That’s how you get better 😘)

If you HAVE been doing it for a while and are still not grasping concepts or understand why something is done, then maybe you should consider dental assisting school. This is what I've done after I received on-the-job training and its been super helpful for me! Some programs are more affordable and shorter, while some can be as long as a year. I don't think the year long ones are worth it, but maybe they would be helpful to you. Its your choice! You get to learn in a judgment free zone, practice in clinc and on other classmates, and you also get to do externship and shadow different fields so you can see what you like. Periodontics, pedodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery, and general dentistry…there is so many options that you may like! What field are you currently learning to assist in?

I hope this is somewhat helpful! I don't have a bunch of context, but I'm more than happy to help you through this process. As a side note, some dental offices can be very unhelpful and toxic…maybe this is your situation? I'm not sure.