Dental Assistant Jobs Forum |
Get new comments by email
|
Current Discussions (446) - Start a Discussion
|
Enzo Updated 1 day ago |
Dental Assistant wanting to open my own dental office - 12 RepliesYou 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 RepliesLOL! 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 Repliesto 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 RepliesThanks. 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 RepliesAn 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 RepliesCompletely 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 moreI 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 RepliesHey 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 RepliesGirl 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 TexasI 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 RepliesYou 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 RepliesYou 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 Repliesone 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 HoursWhy 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 writersI 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 RepliesHow to become a dental assistant? |
|
labnjab in Rochester, New Hampshire Updated 21 days ago |
Becoming a Dental Assistant in Georgia - 195 RepliesI'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 RepliesHi 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 ReplyHi, 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 CourseHi, 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 CourseHi, 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 INPUTI 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 Repliesi'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 RepliesHi 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 AssistantI 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 RepliesLooking 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 RepliesI 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 Repliesany 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 RepliesI 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 RepliesI 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 RepliesI 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 RepliesI'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 ReplyI 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 RepliesHi 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 RepliesDo 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 RepliesSo 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 RepliesI 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 RepliesHi 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 Replieshi, im 19 years and i was just accepted into a very good and accredited dental assisting program, indiana university-purdue university-fort wayne,... |
What's great about where you work? If you could change one thing about your job, what would it be? Got a question? Share the best and worst about what you do and where you work by joining a discussion or starting your own.
Subscribe to this forum as an RSS feed.
