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luvsurgery

Updated 2 hours ago

Are the shorter dental assistant training schools worth it? - 199 Replies

[QUOTE who="Lane in Carrollton, Texas"]Has any one gone to VIP dental assisting training? in flowermound? Please I am looking in to going but dont...

Caraparks

Dental Assistants in Alberta Canada

Hi, I am currently in the process of applying for a dental assistant program and just finished looking at this site. I was wondering what the...

Melania

Updated 2 days ago

RDA vs CDA? - 69 Replies

[QUOTE who="Hello in Reston, Virginia"]IM dental assitant , i need to become Xray - certified , where i can go ... please help me ![/QUOTE] Go on...

bohomianchic

DA Salary in NYC?

Hello all, I'm curently a student in DA school. I think it's definitely an interesting career but am curious as to how much I can expect as a grad...

toothfiller2001

Updated 3 days ago

EFDA - 215 Replies

[QUOTE who="Divatooth in Franklin, Ohio"]Mansfield I am so jealous! I been doing this for 20 years E.F.D.A. and the doctor's say I make too much now....

Ronnie

Updated 3 days ago

Everest college or no? - 103 Replies

[QUOTE who="ionosphere in Seattle, Washington"]We thinks Dana is an Everest shill. Their ads are the pits and appeal to the dumbest elements of...

Lora

Updated 3 days ago

discouraged about dental assisting - 2 Replies

I did my third internship in an ortho office. It looked like no matter what I did and how I did, nothing was good for the dentist. No. He didn't...

luvsurgery

Updated 4 days ago

Little tips and tricks to be the best - 33 Replies

[QUOTE who="Carla Brightstar in Mcallen, Texas"]Hi guys my name is carla brightstar and i am currently training to be a dental assistant and im...

channy

Updated 4 days ago

RDA test, is easy or not? - 133 Replies

Hey all! ok im taking my RDA written exam in 2 weeks! ive been studying for like 2 weeks now and was wondering what kind of questions were on some...

DeLolly

Updated 4 days ago

downside of dental assisting?? does your hands, back ever get injured? - 15 Replies

[QUOTE who="DeLolly in Lake Mary, Florida"]Hang in there! I am. I am thinking of being a cashier in my next career... Funny because they have...

gabbrianna

Updated 4 days ago

Show me the money... - 568 Replies

Hey, Indianapolis..The name of the school in fishers is DOT..Dental Office Training by Lynn.. http://dentalofficetraining.net/

christina

Updated 4 days ago

Oral Surgery Assistant - 5 Replies

[QUOTE who="melanie6613 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania"]My question is simply whether or not you can get hired as a new grad for oral surgery? I...

Red Pen

Updated 5 days ago

Do those schools that promise career placement actually come through? - 1 Reply

I am in training at Med Workshops and while it is a different field, I can tell you that their advertising is true. They offer Mentored Internship...

liser61@yahoo.com

Updated 5 days ago

starting back into dental assisting - 8 Replies

Hi I am in south florida and was a dental assistant back in the late 80's for about 6 yrs and did go to school in chicago. Iknow a lot has changed...

Charito

Updated 6 days ago

Dental Assistant RDA - 3 Replies

[QUOTE who="Gus in Parlin, New Jersey"]I need to take the New Jersey expand duties(NJXDG) for my RDA certification, I need any advice how to prepare...

prjen21

Updated 8 days ago

Getting your EFTA and xrays after assisting for years with out? - 2 Replies

hi, I am planing to become a dental assistant & move to Allentown PA, how much do they start there any idea? Do you have to have experience? or will...

prjen21

Dental Assistant

Anyone from Pa,who is a DA?

YAdi

Updated 9 days ago

Obtaining your license in Texas - 10 Replies

[QUOTE who="Kayce in Dallas, Texas"]We may be giving some courses in Houston in the future. Right now we don't have any scheduled there but if there...

cda

Updated 10 days ago

Having no experience - 108 Replies

Hi, I would market small practices. Most offices do prefer someone with some experience. However, a lot of the smaller practices are not high volume...

Ana Marie09

Updated 10 days ago

Dental Software - 12 Replies

ello. I'm certified dental assistant, I have been working for 2 years in the back office...but I always wanted to work in the front. Right now I'm...

amit

Updated 10 days ago

Salary for DA and RDA - 146 Replies

hi i am amit from Delhi India i have done my dental technician diploma but i am assisting with Dr.in oral surgery from 1 year can u please tell me...

harman in New Delhi, India

Updated 11 days ago

REQUIREMENTS AS D.A. FOR A FOREIGN DENTIST - 28 Replies

hi all... i am new to this forum.. i am a dentist from india. just passed my B.D.S. degree.. i want to know that can i practice as a Dental...

sambrantley in Cleveland, Ohio

Updated 12 days ago

I HATE DENTAL ASSISTING - 3 Replies

Man if only I knew what I was getting myself into. My college advisor told me to become dental assistant. I followed her advice and I finished the...

Felicia in Dallas, Texas

Updated 13 days ago

looking for a dental assisting job while waiting to get accepted into DH school @ GA Perimeter College - 3 Replies

I am 29 yrs old and I've been a stay at home mom for six years. I decided to go to college to obtain my Assoc degree in Dental Hygiene in the Fall...

In and Out in Chicago, Illinois

Updated 14 days ago

pay rate - 270 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...

Melissa in Toronto, Ontario

Is it hard to get in to the dental assistant program at george brown college?

I want to apply to the dental assistant at george brown college but don't know if I have high enough marks to get accepted. I have mid to high 70's.

shopping-pro in Fishers, Indiana

Updated 16 days ago

? about working interview - 86 Replies

I have a working interview next week and the dr. wants me to come in as much as possible mon-thurs. I am so nervous because they know I just...

DeLolly in Lake Mary, Florida

Updated 16 days ago

What is it like being a dental assistant - 13 Replies

I have read some other discussions and it seems like many dental assistants hate their jobs. I am considering becoming a dental assistant and would...

jaclie in Monroe, Michigan

About to enter a dental assistant program? What is it like being a dental assistant? Pros and Cons? Will it be easy to find a...

Job? I plan on going to washtenaw community college. I believe this is the best school around. Here is the site: http://www4.wccnet.edu/departmen...

deanna in Parrish, Florida

Updated 17 days ago

Can not find a job - 38 Replies

I reciently just spent close to $2500 to take a 10 week class for dental assisting. I was told there was a great demand for us. But I have been...

Melania in Tucson, Arizona

Updated 18 days ago

Dental assistant - 4 Replies

I recently completed a short course fo dental assisting. I am having trouble finding a job. Can anyone help? I am starting to feel that these dream...

angela in Apopka, Florida

Updated 24 days ago

I JUST DONT UNDERSTAND - 32 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...

candie2004 in Santa Ana, California

Updated 24 days ago

dental xray license - 67 Replies

I got my xray licence 20 years ago and I need to get a copy of it but I have no idea who to contact. Does anyone know?

Adarsh Sharma in Delhi, India

Updated 24 days ago

RDA Exam Preparation - 5 Replies

Hi! I was just wondering if anyone knows any good RDA Practical exam courses that are good to enroll in? I am taking the RDA practical exam in...

tanusha7777 in Gilbert, Arizona

Updated 25 days ago

How To Get My Foot In The Door - 11 Replies

I just finished dental assisting school in November (a 10 week Class) and I live in a small town and only being 19 no one will give me a second look....

annette1 in East Cleveland, Ohio

What to go to school for?

Hello everyone, i want to get some opinions on what to go to school for. I currently work as a dental assistant and have been for almost 8 years and...

ann hill in Norfolk, Virginia

Updated 27 days ago

need job - 1 Reply

I'm in Atlanta and I can't find a dental assisant job. I have 6 months experience. Anyone know of a job?????

Luna6887 in Commerce, California

RDA license in California.

I received my RDA license on Thursday and there are 2 signatures from the President and Secretary but then it says "signature of registrant". is this...

Luna6887 in Commerce, California

Updated 27 days ago

RDA exam in southern california. - 9 Replies

hi you guys. I'm currently going to everest college to become a DA. I will be applying for the RDA exam. How many questions are on the exam?...

American Dental Center-Muscat in Toledo, Ohio

Updated 27 days ago

Dental assistants jobs - 68 Replies

Hi,Are you looking for job? I really can help you

snz2002 in Mission Viejo, California

Updated 1 month ago

Is $14,500 too much money to pay for a 9 month accredited Dental Assisting Program? - 4 Replies

I have been looking into Dental Assisting programs in my area and unfortunately there are no community colleges that offer the program. I looked at a...

Emma in Vancouver, British Columbia

Updated 1 month ago

dental assistant job - 26 Replies

I am looking for a Dental assistant job but no luck so far.I am a foreign trained dentist and I am very eager to work as DA.can any one help me with...

cda in Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Updated 1 month ago

GOIN 2 CONCORDE IN FLORIDA...BUT WANT TO MOVE BACK 2 CALIFORNIA...WILL MY SCHOOLING WORK IN LA? - 8 Replies

I need some feedback from ya'll. I'm about to get recertified through Concorde College..for DA, I'll be taking a 30 week class. I'm living in Tampa,...

Nuru Sarela in Phoenix, Arizona

Updated 1 month ago

what is on the Arizona coronal polishing test and is it hard? - 1 Reply

I am wanting to take the coronal polishing test and was woundering if anyone could help me by telling me what all is on the test and how much more...

Melania in Tucson, Arizona

Updated 1 month ago

Dental Assisting Dilemas while in school. !!!!! PLEASE HELP!!!!! - 1 Reply

I am attending Lake Michigan College's Dental Assisting program here in Michigan. I am almost finished with it.I heard that you can get a job when...

jreeves in Pinellas Park, Florida

dental assisting

does anyone know if anyone is hiring. I graduated six months ago and still can't find a job. thanks.

Helenda in san francisco, California

Updated 1 month ago

anyone from california?? - 54 Replies

Hi I'm just wondering if anyone is a DA or RDA from california?? Just out of curiosity. :)

kathy in Chicago, Illinois

Updated 1 month ago

Coronal polishing course - 3 Replies

Hi guys, I will really appreciated guys if any one could help me to find out how to be certified coronal polishing in NC Raleigh area. I just...

christen couto in Neptune, New Jersey

License transfers

I am a RDA living in New Jersey and will be moving to Seattle in about nine months give or take and would like to know how I would go about...

tanya in Edmonton, Alberta

Updated 1 month ago

Dental Assistant...A Good Career Change? - 96 Replies

I'm looking to make a switch in my career from business to the dental field. I have done a bunch of research as for options and schools, and found...

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