Career questions tagged dental-assistant
Why are dental assistants treated and paid unfairly (with a assoc. degree)?
I'm currently in college taking my pre-requisites for dental hygiene. I will be on my second year in 2026. I've always been interested in dental. I've done volunteer work at a dental office as a dental assistant trainee. During that time, it opened my eyes to see that Dental assistants get paid and treated unfairly. To be frank, they are the ones who glues the dental office together. Without them the dental office would crumble. #Fall25
Would it be possible to work towards an Associates and Bachelors at the same time??
Hi, I'm a rising junior interested in becoming an orthodontist and I want to know how much I'll be able to take on once I go to college. I've heard you can get some Associates degrees online, which is something I've recently become interested in. My question is could I get an Associates in Dental Assisting online whilst simultaneously working towards a Bachelors Degree (bio or chem) in person? If not, I'll settle with a Bachelors, but I'm curious if both are attainable as I don't want to spend more time than I have to. Thank you!
How big is the social aspect while being an Orthodontist?
I am a sophomore at Antwerp Local Highschool. I am interested in going to college for Orthodontics. I am unsure yet whether or not I would like to only be an assistant, but these are the types of questions that might sway my opinions.
How do I know what to choose?
I'm not sure If I want to be a medical assistant then move my way up to see if the medical field is for me, or be a dental assistant.
Out of these careers, what is the best?
If you are a PA, MA, NICU Nurse, Sonographer/Ultrasound Tech, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Dental Hygienist, or Dental Assistant, please help me decide which of these I should pursue. I dont want to spend a lot on education but also make a good amount of money. So please let me know how much money and time I would spend on school for each, and how much will I make. Thanks.
What dental assistant certification programs are available in NYC?
I'm a rising junior in High School instrested in dentistry, living in the Bronx, New York. I was wondering if there are any dental assistant certification programs that I can participate in and gain experience while still being in High School.
what is the workload like? what did you say during you interview with your current employer? Any regrets choosing this profession?
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What training would you recommend I take to prepare working in the dental field?
I'd like to know about any extra traits I should look into to prepare before going to work.
How do you like being a dental assistant?
I'm going into dental assisting, and I'm wondering how you are enjoying it.
What is Dental assistant pay?
What is the average salary for a dental assistant what can expect and what are ways I can improve pay?
What does a typical day look like for a dental assistant?
What does a typical day look like for a dental assistant both working hours and anything else that might be expected on a daily basis or even weekly and monthly?
what are some tools involved with dental assisting I should be familiar with?
Before I start training to become a dental assistant, I am curious about what tools and machines I will need to be familiar with.
what steps would you recommend I take to prepare to enter the dental field?
I'm a student who is preparing to study for dental assisting and would like to take the proper steps to be fully prepared for my training.
What does a typical day look like on the job?
I am a student who is planning to study to become a dental assistant!
What skills and/or abilities do you have that helps your career as a dental assistant?
What is a typical day (or week) like for you? What do you like most and what do you like least about your work?
What does a normal work day as a dental assistant look like?
I am a current student.
Where is the best college to go to for dental assisting. (Both Community and University)
I'm trying to figure out where the best place would be to find my passion #dentistry #college #dental #community-college #university #dental-assistant #dental-hygienist #dentist
What struggles does a dental assistant conquer daily?
Do they struggle with patients, coworkers, or equipment in their station? #Dental Assisting #Dental #dental-assistant #dentistry #dental-hygienist
What is the best way to get a raise as a dental hygienist?
I want to know how to get a good raise. #dental #salary #pay #money #dental #dentist #dentistry #dental-assistant #dental-hygienist
Dental Hygienists seem to do the same tasks everyday in what ways can we switch it up or make the job more pleasing and not boring?
I want to pursue a career as a dental Hygienist. #dental #dentist #dentistry #dental-assistant #dental-hygienist
What is the typical day like in the career of being a dentist?
I want to become a dentist because i like being involved in things that require you to be hands on. I also know there are different types of dentists and i want to know how you came to the conclusion of which one you wanted to be. #dentistry #dental-hygiene #dental-assistant #cosmetic-dentistry
To become a Dentist, would a major in biochemistry be the best fit?
I'm an incoming college freshman in 2017 and was wondering what major would work best for my field of study. #dentistry #dentist #dental-hygienist #dental #dental-hygiene #dental-practice #dental-assistant
What area of study can be completed within five years of the medical field ?
I am asking my question because after I graduate from highschool I would like to work in my field within five or six years . #nurse #pediatrician #dentistry #pediatric-nursing #anesthesiologist #dental-assistant #obgyn
Hello, my name is Stephanie and I am a senior in high school. Im really interested in becoming a dental hygienist and my question is, Does it make a diffrence if you get your associates degree rather then your bachelors?
Hello, my name is Stephanie and I am a senior in high school. How many years all together of college would I complete with an associate's degree? Is it a fun and easy job? Do I have to start off as a dental assistant? #dentistry #dental-hygienist #dental-assistant
How can I start to get my associates degree done in high school?
What classes do I need to take to help me get my associates in high school (or least part of it) and who should I talk to to help me with that? #college #dentistry #dental-hygienist #dental-assistant
How many years of school (after high school) does it take to become an orthodontist assistant?
I am currently a senior in high school aspiring to become an orthodontist. However, ever since senior year started, I've been exploring my options on what I truly want to become in life, looking at life in a new light, and realizing my strengths and weaknesses I've had all throughout my high school career. Although becoming an orthodontist has always been a career I've wanted to pursue, if financial needs become an issue, I want to know exactly how many years I am looking at if I wasn't able to continue school to become an actual orthodontist. #dentist #orthodontist #dental-assistant