what are the benefits of becoming a dentist rather than a dental assistant?
I want to be a dentist but I know it will be challenging to reach that goal so I was wondering if the extra school was worth it. #dentist #dental-hygienist #dental
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Marci’s Answer
Absolutely! While a dental assistant is a VERY vital team member to a dental practice, as a dentist you get to do the actual work! That's the fun part for me. I love working with my hands, having some autonomy with my work schedule so that I can have time for my family, and the pay isn't too shabby ;) I love working with my patients and even had the wonderful opportunity to go on medical missions where I provided free dental treatment to communities in developing countries, where they have lack of access to dental care. It's an amazing field.
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