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Enzo

Updated 1 day ago

Dental Assistant wanting to open my own dental office - 12 Replies

You are in USA and we are in TOronto/ Brampton, a city of 520,000 ajdjoining Toronto. If some one can help here , then it will be better..

DeeDee

Updated 2 days ago

What is it like being a dental assistant - 173 Replies

LOL! Your right, I compare it with an abuse situation. Dental workers are abused daily by the dentist and they lash out on each other to cope.

Belle

Updated 3 days ago

downside of dental assisting?? does your hands, back ever get injured? - 101 Replies

to Monica........ The dentist always goes in the patient's mouth first.. then you place your suction...the patient should be in a postion where you...

Concerned

Updated 3 days ago

Shoul a pregnant DA be taking x-rays - 112 Replies

Thanks. I just don't understand why my coworkers do it so often. Some of the doctors do it too! I've only done it maybe three times and will not do...

guest

Updated 3 days ago

Everest college or no? - 319 Replies

>> ...sounds like an Everest Sales rep ... << Could very well be the case. Astroturfing is more common than one might think. It's YOUR...

Sharon

Updated 4 days ago

EFDA - 435 Replies

An EFDA in Florida is different than an EFDA in Ohio that is why there is a huge difference in pay. You need to compare salaries with other efda's...

undervalued

Updated 4 days ago

Is dental assisting a good career - 140 Replies

Completely agree, as an assistant your happiness is greatly dependant on the dentist or dentists you work for, I have had complete hell with the...

Anonymous

Want to get paid more

I have been a Dental Assistant for 17yrs. My last job I made 22 dollars an hour in a general practice and my boss thought that was too much! I am...

Lisa

Should i become a dental assistant or not?

i have read horror stories about dental assistant's interactions with their crazy dentists. is this a good career choice? if not, any suggestions?...

kristin8665

Updated 4 days ago

Little tips and tricks to be the best - 76 Replies

[QUOTE who="Stephanie in Snellville, Georgia"]I don't recomend this profession to anyone any more. It has acutaly stated to feel very physical on the...

tristen22

Updated 6 days ago

RDA test, is easy or not? - 517 Replies

[QUOTE who="shayna in Los Angeles, California"]OK so I was curious what I need to even apply for the RDA practical exam. I read somewhere that i need...

Soniadayani@yahoo.com

Updated 7 days ago

RDA exam in southern california. - 20 Replies

Hey guys! Jest want to tell all the RDA's I'm really proud of u guys! Ur doing it ! And to all da' s let's don't let doctors take advantage. When I...

msmith

Updated 8 days ago

10 week programs vs. 10 month program - 34 Replies

[QUOTE who="candace rayburn in Pearland, Texas"]do yall know a short course in houston tx???[/QUOTE] astrodome carreer centers

VonnyPoo

Updated 10 days ago

I HATE DENTAL ASSISTING - 336 Replies

Girl I kno what u mean i thought it was me they treat u like u stuck on dumn and after always being on u u start 2nd guessing urself. I got a job...

Guru

Updated 10 days ago

REQUIREMENTS AS D.A. FOR A FOREIGN DENTIST - 98 Replies

[QUOTE who="efi in Pátrai, Greece"]hello to everybody!! i'm a dentist from greece and i would like to ask you something. which is this whitening...

hs3127

Dental Assistant in Texas

I live in the Dallas area and I am currently enrolled in a Dental Assistant program at a CODA school. What is the job market like, currently? Do you...

labnjab

Updated 11 days ago

"Can't find a entry level job as a DA I." - 12 Replies

[QUOTE who="Cole in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania"]I finished my DA program two years ago. I have only had a handful of interviews but no job offer....

CJ

Updated 12 days ago

Being a dental assistant instructor - 89 Replies

You have to have very thick skin, and be able to put up with endless criticism, and be blamed for things that are not even your fault. I remember one...

Kristi

Updated 12 days ago

RDA vs CDA? - 116 Replies

You can contact DANB and they can send you another copy of your certificate from them. There may be a charge for it.

DeeDee

Updated 13 days ago

Show me the money... - 656 Replies

one of the reasons I am relocating to SW Florida is to attend Kaiser University. They have a program I want to enter so I can change careers.

kneec

Updated 18 days ago

Dental Assistant...A Good Career Change? - 166 Replies

[QUOTE who="Passion in Livermore, California"]I've been a rda for over 7 yrs. from my personal experience, don't pick this as a career Y? Bc benefits...

bsummer16

Updated 19 days ago

Is there a demand for RDAEF's? - 25 Replies

[QUOTE who="Lora in Sunnyvale, California"]Kathy, new duties have been added for RDAEF's since January,1 2010 in CA. Now they can place and finish...

HeatherCDA

Dental Office Hours

Why are dental office hours so difficult! I understand dentists like to accommodate patient's needs, but what about the staff?! We have lives too!...

Lora

Updated 20 days ago

Dental assistant - 1 Reply

[QUOTE who="2babyk in Oxnard, California"]i am a cda a burly graduated back in August, I've been working in a dental office for 8 months and the...

djphelps07@gmail.com

professional resume writers

I was wondering if you guys have ever used the careerbuilder.com professional resume writer. I have been out of the field a few years and my resume...

Amie

Updated 20 days ago

how to become RDA? - 72 Replies

How to become a dental assistant?

labnjab in Rochester, New Hampshire

Updated 21 days ago

Becoming a Dental Assistant in Georgia - 195 Replies

I've been a stay at home mom for the last 12 years and now that my children are in school its time to find a career for me. I've been looking into...

SherrieB in Oakland, California

Updated 22 days ago

Salary for DA and RDA - 248 Replies

Hi there! I'm just curious to see what you all get paid as DA's and RDA's? I am just about to graduate my DA program and am a little unsure about...

anny in Beaverton, Oregon

Updated 24 days ago

CDA 8yrs ago but never worked in field. What do I do now to start? - 1 Reply

Hi, I need some advice PLEASE!!! I graduated Atlanta Tech College in 2004(8 yrs ago), as a CDA with expanded duties, however I never worked in my...

hthralexis@gmail.com in Scarborough, Ontario

Refresher Course

Hi, I took a CDA course 3 years ago, did well, worked with a dental surgeon part time for a while continuing with the job I was doing before that. I...

halexis in Scarborough, Ontario

Refresher Course

Hi, I took a CDA course 3 years ago, did well, worked with a dental surgeon part time for a while continuing with the job I was doing before that. I...

shesharpshoots@roadrunner.com in Los Angeles, California

Considering a WDS position in need of INPUT

I am considering pursuing a interview with Western Dental Services as a biller. I was wondering if any of you have ever worked or are currently...

shesharpshoots@roadrunner.com in Los Angeles, California

Updated 24 days ago

does it really matter where you went to school for RDA? - 37 Replies

i'm from san diego. i've been thinking of taking a dental assisting class. problem is that i cannot afford to pay for a school like concorde. i was...

kneec in Bronx, New York

Updated 25 days ago

"Office Confessions" - 2 Replies

Hi everyone! I've been a DA in NYC for going on 2 years now. Let's face it: We all are overworked and underpaid. It comes with the territory lol....

Ruth Ann in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Dental Assistant

I just moved to the area. I have been in the Dental field for 18 years. I have experience in all aspects of Dentistry. If anyone out there can help...

Lena Kozak in Chicago, Illinois

Updated 27 days ago

Dental Assistance needed in Arlington Heights IL - 6 Replies

Looking for individuals with the following skill set for filling multiple positions at the Arlington Heights, IL location: - Experience in Dental...

cathy in League City, Texas

Updated 1 month ago

Can a felon become a dental assistant? - 61 Replies

I was convicted of growing a large amount of pot back in the day (10 years ago), Does that disqualify my to find a job as a DA? How far back would...

Carolyn in Hamilton, Ontario

Updated 1 month ago

middle age, want to start school? - 2 Replies

any thoughts on somebody my age (55), bored with housewifing. Let's say I complete DA school, how realistic is it to get hired as a DA with no...

cdmccrea in Saint Louis, Missouri

Updated 1 month ago

Are the shorter dental assistant training schools worth it? - 332 Replies

I am looking into Dental Assisting as my next career move. I have looked at several schools and all of them range from 6-12 months long. I found...

brandon simmons in West Palm Beach, Florida

Updated 1 month ago

Dental Assistant Position - 28 Replies

I am searching for a dental assistant for my organization. Anyone have any suggestions on finding candidates. my email is ljohn.hchc@tachc.org

indeeduserdata in Texas

Updated 1 month ago

Question - 2 Replies

I was a patient of a dentist. There was some work done on my teeth and I felt something was not right during the procedure. I am an immigrant and...

smiles in Des Plaines, Illinois

Updated 1 month ago

Having no experience - 169 Replies

I'm interested in becoming a dental assistant. I have no experience in the field. Is it possible for dental facilities to hire you without dental...

Desiree in Warwick, Rhode Island

U.S. Career Institute Dental Ass. Program???

Hello ! Does anyone know anything about this school ( U.S. Career Institute....Dental Assistant program) and if anyone has been able to land a job IN...

angelraeblu in Downey, California

Updated 1 month ago

I need to interview a dental assistant about their job. Help?! - 1 Reply

I would like to start off by saying I am a student at Lakes High School, and I need to interview someone with a dental assisting job. This can be by...

Confused in Houston, Texas

Updated 1 month ago

I don't get it, is all positions in dentistry full of it? (minus the dentist). - 4 Replies

Hi Everyone, I'm currently 24. I'm almost done with just an a/s degree in bio. I have 3 classes left which I wanted to take over the next...

Avalencia in Los Angeles, California

Updated 1 month ago

Interview Preparation - 16 Replies

Do you have any tips to help prepare for an upcoming dental assistant interview? Are there common interview questions that come up again and again?

Alexa in Hesperia, California

Updated 1 month ago

Dental Assisting as a temporary career? - 2 Replies

So I am 17, and i am going to be starting an RDA program on 2/14/2012 and it is over 2/2013. The program that i am doing guarantees me a job since...

Jacquelyn in Fort Myers, Florida

Updated 1 month ago

pay rate - 382 Replies

I can't beleive the low pay scale they want to pay in Ga, or any where. go figure front dest help seems t make more than assistant. This up set me...

sonia redd in Elk Grove, California

Updated 1 month ago

I JUST DONT UNDERSTAND - 78 Replies

Hi everyone! I've been an assistant for 1 year and i'm cda/rda and i have an x-ray license and i've been on 10 interviews and tommorow makes the 11th...

Jennifer Cruz-Chilel in Wallingford, Connecticut

Updated 1 month ago

am i really going to hate denal assisting? - 13 Replies

hi, im 19 years and i was just accepted into a very good and accredited dental assisting program, indiana university-purdue university-fort wayne,...

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