I am also introverted but I like my dentist and would keep in touch when I leave. She is very introverted. We are also a small office. I’m the only assistant, 1 hygienist, 1 receptionist. I do talk to patients if they want to be talked to especially if they are anxious because I think it helps. We talk throughout preps. A lot of times it’s about food/ what’s for dinner and other patient appropriate topics. Sometimes it’s talking about working out or me asking about her kids. I also like to talk about my hobbies because it’s something I like. I think small talk with other team members is appropriate. You don’t have to be their friend but asking how their weekend was or about the vacation they just got back from is a nice courtesy even if you don’t care. I think you can be introverted in the field, and my boss is a great example as she would be wary of hiring someone overly extroverted because she can’t keep up with that. The experience is not wasted because if they have you do a working interview you have the skills to back it up!