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Dental Assistants

Hello, I am thinking about going back to school to become a dental assistant.  I am wondering if any of you have any positives or negatives about being a dental asst. I would appreciate any advice you have if you are a dental asst. or are in the dental field. Thanks

Re: Dental Assistants

  • I am not a dental assistant but I work in HR for a large dental school/dental clinic.

    I think that it is a strong field because there will always be jobs available.  However, there is significantly more money paid to hygienists.  If you want to make more than mid/high teens, then become a hygienist.

    I'm on the west coast (high-er cost of living) and assistants make, on average, about $16/hr.  Hygienists can be close to $30/hr.

    IUI - BFP! Baby boy born still - August 2012
    IVF - BFP - miscarriage June 2013
    FET - BFN
    FET - BFN
    Switched clinics
    IVF with PGD - three embryos created, all healthy - July 2014
    FET - transferred two embryos (boy and girl) - Nov 2014 - BFP!
    Baby Boy born July 2015

  • I am a dental assistant. I switched careers 9 months ago after working in the hotel field. I wanted something more stable, which this job is. It has been the best decision for me, although it was a cut in pay. It is the only thing that frustrates me. Even though I have been there for only 9 months, I am the main dental assistant and I definitely do not get paid what I feel I should for the amount of work I do. Of course, my pay may be based on the area that I live. I love my job, but it is stressful sometimes and sometimes bloody, as long as you're ok with that, you should be fine! Good luck!!
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