I really don't know why assistants get paid less than hygienists. Literally dental assistants do so much from patient care, infection control, creating bleaching trays, sterilizing equipment and instruments.
@laizacristina20103 жыл бұрын
Dental assistants do not necessarily have to go to school. I got a job in CA without any school or experience as a Dental assistant and I can get my registration as a dental assistant after 15 months on the job as long as I finish all their requisites. In the other hand dental hygienists must go to school and it takes 4 years, so it's 2 years of pre requisites + 2 years of school.
@Marissamcca3 жыл бұрын
For anyone watching these videos and considering going into dental assisting, please keep in mind the wage she mentions in this video is entirely depending on the area you live, years of experience and skill level. I work in a general dentistry practice and make $24 an hour as a starting wage. So do not be discouraged and think you will only make $10-15
@chakshurajput82113 жыл бұрын
In which state you practice?
@krisb39393 жыл бұрын
Most Dentists will not pay a DA that much . Few and far between .
@arianapreciado19753 жыл бұрын
What state are you in?
@Marissamcca3 жыл бұрын
I am in North Dakota but know of other states that will pay that much, it depends completely on your skill set
@arianapreciado19753 жыл бұрын
@@Marissamcca oh okay, interesting. I’m in California I wonder how much the pay is here
@michellev44393 жыл бұрын
I’m an Endodontic Assistant in Alberta, Canada and I’m getting paid $30 an hour. Some other assistants here are making $32-35.
@ashleyiyoupe60132 жыл бұрын
Me! I'm in Nova Scotia, Canada and I get 33 to start in a general office 🤗
@kathyramos29243 жыл бұрын
My office dental assistant made over $26 and hour ... ortho I’m pretty sure they pay more..... as a front desk we get pay 21 an hour. We work in north nj
@susane72212 жыл бұрын
I have an interview on Monday for dental assistant with no experience. They will train me. The starting pay is 19-22 an hour with paid uniforms and paid gym membership. I live in Ontario, Canada. Btw, the minimum wage here is 14 an hour but cost of living in high.
@sabar70013 жыл бұрын
I would love to see a video about the pros and cons of working in endodontics 🙂
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
Great 😎 can’t wait to film it ^.^
@montrellockhart26943 жыл бұрын
Omg me too!!! Im thinking about going into Endodontics as a Dental Assistant too lol !!!!
@djdeeman3 жыл бұрын
Literally was wondering the same thing! Can u explain what the main differences are and how u adjusted?? Love ur vids bro!
@kaoubej27063 жыл бұрын
In Minnesota, that's a state where a dental assistant has a lot of delegated duties, start pay is between $25 to $29
@celestexs3 жыл бұрын
Wow I definitely need to look into other offices bc I’m definitely underpaid as an assistant.
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
Yes never stop looking until you are satisfied 💕
@leahsusbilla48153 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your new job and a raise! Working for specialty pays very well. You’re making more than me when I started. I was earning $16/hr. It took awhile for me to earn what I make now. I hope you enjoy Endo. Looking forward to more videos.
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
Thank you :D and yes I am very fortunate I was able to find this job with good pay bc I know so many hard working assistants who have been in the field for longer who don’t make as much :( but I’m glad you make more now! And I hope you’ll keep earning more and more 💕
@candypietravels2 жыл бұрын
Oh so that's the regular starting pay 🙄 but I'll work it out
@gvasqu3 жыл бұрын
Ahhhh girl!!! Congrats endo seems so exciting and little bit of a challenge and keeps things interesting. Hope you prosper a lot in this new job ❤️
@tassiasalinas22142 жыл бұрын
Baby girl I work at aspen dental I just started they are training me right now i get paid $17 just to start out
@ScreamTatumRiley Жыл бұрын
Do u have to have ur dental assistant Certificate?
@bino94713 жыл бұрын
im a lead dental assistant at a general practice getting paid 27$ in cedar park tx !!
@vl.72733 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your videos !!! You inspired me to go after my dental assistant degree and I start January 16th
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
Awe thank you! 😖 I’ll be praying for your success! :D btw LOVEEE your profile pic 😂😂💕 chihuahuas are so precious cx
@lesleynieto89843 жыл бұрын
I’m so nervous I start my internship as a dental assistant in January 😣 thank you so much for sharing this information with us 💗
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
No problem! And you will do great! Just be confident and ask questions:D
@user-li8zs2sk5c3 жыл бұрын
How was it??? I just finished
@jennifergarza-noriega3 жыл бұрын
You should do a video about your 12 week dental assistant program. Like how it was & what you did. I’ll be doing a program next year & would love to hear your feedback on it.
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
Bet! I did one in the past but I didn’t like it so I deleted it 😬 but I forsure plan on doing a new one ^.^ how exciting! You are about to embark on your RDA journey :)
@jennifergarza-noriega3 жыл бұрын
@@MelanieLunaDiaz I’m excited! Even though it’s 10 weeks! But I’m still excited.
@user-li8zs2sk5c3 жыл бұрын
What til you go to externship... please make a video about tht.
@lolidkwhoiam54802 жыл бұрын
@@jennifergarza-noriega wait so i don’t have to study for a year or more to be a dental assistant ?
@jennifergarza-noriega2 жыл бұрын
@@lolidkwhoiam5480 From what I read, no. They teach you all of that in the program. In my area it's a 10 week program.
@tassiasalinas22142 жыл бұрын
And another thing you can get rich through this job it’s depending on how many hours you work and how consistent you are with saving money
@tassiasalinas22142 жыл бұрын
That’s with any job although
@melaniemoody1343 Жыл бұрын
My name is Melanie as well and I've been so stressed about finishing school and starting my externship/employment at a practice. I think this video was for me lol
@melissatobias47443 жыл бұрын
If you live in VA and you have experience good doctors will pay you up to $30 , I’ve been a DA &my starting pay was $14 w/ no experience and It’s been over a year now and I get paid $25
@MrEpikmax3 жыл бұрын
The same company raised your pay that high?
@gabriellediaz39953 жыл бұрын
Same thing happened to me, similar pay rates too
@micaelap56003 жыл бұрын
What?? Where in VA do you live
@jessicapaz35672 жыл бұрын
That’s probably in NOVA how much do they make over there?
@MsHeyall3 жыл бұрын
Congrats! Endo is great!
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
It is!! Thank you :)
@amandablando24203 жыл бұрын
i work as an endo assistant, and they started me off at 17 an hour. how often should dental assitant get raises ? thanks.
@Diaannaa253 жыл бұрын
It’s important to ask for a 3month review with your boss and asking them to have a one on one with you so they take you seriously. Remember to write down your achievements and prove them that you deserve more.:)
@krisb39393 жыл бұрын
Ask for a 20 % raise every 16 months .
@stephR0173 жыл бұрын
But the cost of living in Austin is crazy!!! Just like living in California 🤯
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
You got that right 😓
@jamishakemp50893 жыл бұрын
I get paid $18 an hour in general but I stay in Florida
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
Honestly now, dental Assistants are in such high demand that I have been seeing general offices pay up to 30 😳!!
@jesusdiaz50083 жыл бұрын
Love YOU and love your videos ❤️ keep up the great work! 😍
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
I love you too ❤️
@rosie7073 жыл бұрын
I’m in Endo assistant as well in GA. I only get paid $15 an hour😖.
@pikusarker13593 жыл бұрын
How much your dentist earn a year?
@JiaNeth2733 жыл бұрын
The process of becoming a dental assistant like schooling did you get your degree or certification and how did you decide on which to get KZfaq idea :What did you do after highschool how did you know that you wanted to be a dental assistant and what’s your over all career choice and how do you get to it
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
Hey there! :) out of high school, I went to college to do teaching bc my mom has been a teacher since I was born BUTT while I was in college, she QUIT 😂 she said the kids were too annoying so I decided to persue something else. I wanted something fast and something in the healthcare related field and I found this! :D to be a dental assistant you have to get your certificate which is done by taking an accredited course online or in person and passing the online exam and sending in a whole bunch of documentation xD As for the youtube ideas... idk I just think of them late at night xD i think about what I would have liked to see before becoming a dental assistant and what would have helped. :) THANKS FOR THE QUESTIONS ^.^
@kaitlynnpelletier26092 жыл бұрын
What are some good signs/“green flags” to look for when looking for an office? I am going to look into a few different locations when going through my externship week but I would love some tips on what to look out for!
@anyone84772 жыл бұрын
You should always negotiate your pay
@KeepIt2Real5043 жыл бұрын
I been subscribed to you for awhile. Im also a dental assistant in general and they only paid me 10 as well starting out. I keep hearing ppl say leave general alone so I think I might follow pursuit
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for subscribing! And oh wow yes! You will find somewhere better bc RDAs do WAYY too much for a measly 10 an hour. Good luck brother 🤓
@EMillyGu3 жыл бұрын
Another Day in the life please 😁 I’m going to be starting school in August
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
Trying! I’m writing until we move into our new house in February 😖👉🏽👈🏽
@alyssamier46202 жыл бұрын
Such a big help!!👏🤗
@arlenedelacruz44473 жыл бұрын
I live in calgary , canada. Here assistants can paid up to $35/ hour.
@anaana-ki3sz3 жыл бұрын
oh waw i m moving there then hahaha
@ashleyiyoupe60132 жыл бұрын
Same here in N.S
@valenciaroye60803 жыл бұрын
Love the video !!! Love being an assistant
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And yess we picked the right profession 😎
@ashleysnyder80503 жыл бұрын
With endo do you ever use general anesthesia? I don’t know why (probably because I’ve only worked in general and Ortho) but the thought of putting people under makes me so nervous! This video is encouraging me to look into doing endo, thank you!
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
Oh no we never use general anesthesia BUT we do use other forms of sedatives! Like nitrous, halcion, valium. Nitrous is the *laughing gas* and halcion and valium are the pills that make you fall asleep and forget you were even at the dentist getting a root canal. So far I have only seen general anesthesia done in oral surgery offices. And I am so glad! Back in school rct’s were peoples least fave thing to do, but it can actually be really fun. And I hope you find the right place for you ^.^
@pishonmour96622 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information!
@jernalynleprozo76912 жыл бұрын
Hi melanie, I really love your videos particularly about dental assistant. Could you please make a video about your experiences in job interviews? What are the questions? And share tips . Thanks
@jessicamanzana20173 жыл бұрын
What was the name of the school you went to? I’m looking up classes now
@shimelkag2 жыл бұрын
I make 26 , but as a Temp Assistant!
@raiya86ify3 жыл бұрын
dfw starts off at 12/hr 😭 sucks so much i cant afford to live off that i got kids 😂
@jennifermaldonado59763 жыл бұрын
WAIT ????
@zarifafarhat7143 жыл бұрын
Can you please answer my question, I am a certified dental assistant but never worked and my certificate is expired can i still be able to work?
@dominiquealizay85552 жыл бұрын
I have a sleeve and im worried I won’t get a job anywhere … I already started my program tho
@KK-cd1tl2 жыл бұрын
Wish you all the bests
@nemaa6443 жыл бұрын
I’m looking into a program at the moment. Would you say that you were able to live comfortably with your salary?
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
Yes I am able to live comfortably. It very much depends on your circumstances though. I have a husband and the rent in our old place was super cheap so we were able to save up.
@ashleyiyoupe60132 жыл бұрын
Yes. I make 33 an hour for 40 hours a week. You can live very comfortably depending on circumstances 😉 single. Children. Etc.
@_aracelivalenzuela3 жыл бұрын
Also from Austin & I’m having trouble picking a dental school. Do you recommend any?
@katherynegarcia83033 жыл бұрын
Im from Austin also I recommend sonrisas dental I go to that school they teach us a lot
@mr.potatohead38702 жыл бұрын
@@katherynegarcia8303 How long is the course?
@marisolrios54113 жыл бұрын
In PUERTO RICO YOU GET 7.25 PH. IS NOT WORTH IT!!!
@libiith3 жыл бұрын
Did you have to do any additional class before/after getting the Endo job? Or did they just train you on it after you got the job
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
No additional classes necessary :) just general knowledge of rct procedure was needed. Since they had alot of fancy technology there, they just trained me on how things are done. They let me shadow for a while before they actually put me chairside :3
@deniccem44123 жыл бұрын
Congrats girl that’s awesome! I’m scared to ask for a raise at work it feels so awkward. I always wanted to know the difference in rcts in a general office vs a specialty office?
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
I agree 💯 but sometimes you just have to rip off the bandaid and ask xD they can either say yes or no or later 🤷🏻♀️ And thats a nice idea for a video! But basically a specialty office is able to find canals that general dentists cant find, they can clean it (irrigate the canals) better, and see better with their use of microscope. Basically lessening the chance that the rct won’t work :3
@lameze02 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the content 👏👏 video liked 💖
@komodaux323 жыл бұрын
When they hired you for the endodontic assistant position did they give you some follow up training?
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
Yes 100 percent! They barely teach Endodontics in dental assistant school :/ they knew this and trained me up real good. Its very repetitive though so it was easy to learn.
@komodaux323 жыл бұрын
@@MelanieLunaDiaz omg thank you so much
@anahisoto10083 жыл бұрын
When you say you were still a school, do you mean high school?
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
No sorry xD I was still in my dental assistant program/school
@kaleihaynes7622 жыл бұрын
are there any DA’s that live in DC/Maryland area? if so how much was your starting pay? I just enrolled in classes, hopefully this is a good career for me. I live on my own with no kids.
@LollyHCloud3 жыл бұрын
There is a dental assistant school where I live but it's only 6 weeks 2 days a week, do you think it's too short of a program to learn enough?
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
I think it will be enough. It might just be a really short, rigorous course. Read the reviews though and ask if they help with job placement after! Good luck :)’
@LollyHCloud3 жыл бұрын
@@MelanieLunaDiaz Thanks for the reply. They don't have a lot of reviews, about 9 yelp and 11 google reviews, all them are positive and I can't find anything online about it being negative or a scam.
@salma-pf5sj3 жыл бұрын
My smol heart skipped a beat at 2:59 shit was so loud and random 🙃
@Simvossed2 жыл бұрын
Girl where you work I live in texas and I want to be a dental assistant and I go to texas state
@samo20729 ай бұрын
If im a male 44 starting out would it be hard to land a job? Im considered lpn vrs dental assistant???? Does it matter if school is 120 hrs or 1100 dental assistant school?? IM considering oral surgery assistant
@tianamejia3 жыл бұрын
i have a question...i graduate hs in 2 years and i want to be a dental hygienist. If i go to community college would i have to transfer to a 4 year university?
@ariannaluvsuuuu3 жыл бұрын
no a lot of dental hygienist programs are 2 years. but u do need prerequisites so keep that in mind
@triciaespinoza81763 жыл бұрын
Don't you ever believe what school tells you how much you'll get pay.
@lolidkwhoiam54802 жыл бұрын
do you know of any online courses that are accredited in texas ?
@karendanielle Жыл бұрын
Anyone here ever learn through Pennfosters DA program? Is it worth it?
@BiancaSanabria3 жыл бұрын
I want to live comfortable ☺️ thank you for this I had no idea. Who got paid more or less. I have a clearer mind. ☺️
@tiarajamerson88723 жыл бұрын
How did you transfer from being a dental assistant to a Endo assistant?
@Kookykiki1233 жыл бұрын
Just apply and check to see if the doctor is willing to train some doctors like newbies because they are easy to mold to what they want good luck 😊
@alexamurillo32193 жыл бұрын
heyy so i found ur channel and u do amazing videos 🤍 i wanted to ask u a question so I’m from tx too and I want to start as a dental assistant and then see if I want to be a dental hygienist but for dental assistant do I need to go to college or can I apply to a program right after I graduate high school because I’m a senior ?
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
Hey there! Thank you! And you can apply for a dental assistant program straight out of high school! :D that’s the cool part of being an RDA you can jump into the profession right away. There are some colleges that offer dental assistant classes but it will be cheaper and faster to do a short 12 or 6 week program 👍🏽 Hope this helped! And goodluck ^.^ Goodluck
@alexamurillo32193 жыл бұрын
@@MelanieLunaDiaz so ur a RDA what u did to be one cause with the program u become a CDA right ?
@alisongonzales91103 жыл бұрын
@@alexamurillo3219 I would suggest not wasting time and going straight to hygiene school. Take it from someone who’s been an assistant for 6yrs! You will get paid so much more and live a lot more comfortably! If someone would have guided me at your Age I would have gone straight to hygiene school . Don’t waist the time or money on assisting school if you know you want to be a hygienist! Go straight to hygiene school pls you’ll thank yourself later! ❤️
@mr.potatohead38702 жыл бұрын
@@alisongonzales9110 Is college a must for hygiene school? If so how long do you have to attend hygiene school?
@x3itsrissa2 жыл бұрын
@@mr.potatohead3870 college is mandatory for dental hygiene school and its 2 years full time
@yolanda290323 жыл бұрын
I’m an Endo Assistant..🥰
@user-li8zs2sk5c3 жыл бұрын
How long have you been a DA
@vcyukatie40143 жыл бұрын
How much it cost to enroll in dental assistant program??. I like to see a vid for that.
@mardii82283 жыл бұрын
Some school is $3500
@dentistazu93743 жыл бұрын
Dear sister can you please make a video on how become a dental assistance in USA as a forgein trained dentist .
@lauramatos39283 жыл бұрын
DEPENDS the state every state have different requisites. for me i didnt have to do any course because i am a dentist already, but check if you need any X-rays certifications
@Matrex794 Жыл бұрын
Jesus bless you!!!!!!!!!!!!
@xizhang70523 жыл бұрын
i think making video on youtube also help you earn money to purchase the house, not just assistant job.
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
I don’t make much on KZfaq 😅
@meganramirez18252 жыл бұрын
Any X-ray techs need a job in southgate
@gloriabeltran14313 жыл бұрын
Hi, if you don’t mind me asking what company do you work for? I love your videos! God bless.
@JessicaSanchez-yo7wi3 жыл бұрын
I have a question. I need to renew my license but idk how or what I need to do.. can you help me out?
@Diaannaa253 жыл бұрын
Check in with your dental board website (you need to take a couple classes online so you’re updated with the protocols 25units) it should guide you through there or call the school you graduated from.
@mairahernandez50123 жыл бұрын
Great video
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@user-fz3bq2ib6k3 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for making vdo I am interested dental assistant Now I’m looking college or school May I ask question about dentist hygienist I think how can I trying to lean dentist assistant and study to dentist hygienist? I hope you help me thanks And last question I am 43 is too old for starting this job? Thanks
@pikusarker13593 жыл бұрын
Mam how much your dentist earn a year? Nice video.
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
I think a good mili or two xD
@girlletstalk57093 жыл бұрын
Are you an edda?
@ReyOcampoTexasDriving3 жыл бұрын
Nice content
@Ellal_1113 жыл бұрын
I don’t know where you got that information of dental assistants starting at 12 an hour, they start 16 to 20 an hour.
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
I get it from my past jobs, ads, and my dental Assisting friends 😅
@805Cowboys13 жыл бұрын
Not all places. Some areas in California will try to start you off at 12.
@latajanaeevangelista24663 жыл бұрын
In New Mexico starting pay is 12$
@indayems36303 жыл бұрын
Are you dental assistant or registered dental assistant? Because RDA gets paid more than just DA. By way Congrats on new job🎉
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
By the way... THANKS :) and i am an RDA got mu certification and everything. But yes unfortunately that is a true statement, even though we do the same thing :/
@camisharo72773 жыл бұрын
First 🥰
@psychopsycho8373 жыл бұрын
Hello! Including undergrad and grad school and etc.. how many years to become this?
@homecomingqueen67763 жыл бұрын
It takes two years at a community college
@homecomingqueen67763 жыл бұрын
U don’t need a bachelors or grad school
@fernandamontero28203 жыл бұрын
It depends where you live! I’m in California, and the program I’m taking right now is two semesters at my community college! I have my general ed done, so I will be getting an Associate’s, but you can just get the certification. To become registered, you have to pass the state board exam