I'm a new dental assistant I just started this job about four weeks ago. Every day is always up and down I'm either doing something right or I'm doing something wrong. I'm trying the best as I can but it's very frustrating to the point where I'm like "can I really do this?" I don't know if I'm the only one who feels this way but I always watch your videos and it helps me understand that I'm not alone and not to give up. And I thank you for that❤️
@68pointbreak3 жыл бұрын
Hang in there. U will be ok
@adelamihalj12183 жыл бұрын
dont be deterred it gets better once you get the hang of it
@alyssaharrison47773 жыл бұрын
I am an endo assistant as well. It's very stressful at times, but every job can be stressful at times! I'm a new dental assistant & there have been many times I wanted to quit but assisting has gotten easier for me and I'm really getting into the groove of things. Long story short, i'm glad I didn't quit. Keep praying about it❤️
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, how long have you been a dental assistant for?? And what made you pick endo? I’m glad I didn’t give up either. Things are looking up here :3 I forsure will keep praying 🙏🏽
@alyssaharrison47773 жыл бұрын
@@MelanieLunaDiaz 6 months ! I just graduated highschool, I took the dental assisting course my junior and senior year. My teacher said I was doing very well in the endo chapter we were learning and she reached out to an Endodontist and got me the job from there! I did my internship there and as soon as I was done with school, they hired me full-time!The Dr. I work for can be hard to work with at times because he gets frustrated a lot & takes it out on the assistants which sucks... But I try not to take it to heart. I just recently assisted in my first apicoectomy & he's been telling me i've been doing great ! So I am really grateful I didn't quit. There were days I'd just cry or be so mentally and physically exhausted I just couldn't do anything else but it's definitely a challenge but I push through everyday and try to give my patients the BEST care possible!🦷🙌🏼 From one dental sis to another, your doing great! I love your videos ❤️ Keep pushing!
@adonaicreates3 жыл бұрын
i absolutely love your videos not only because you’re a DA like me but also because your so open with your faith! i am in a very similar place in my life right now where i don’t think being a DA is for me especially with the dentist i work with but i want to trust that God has a plan set for me by being here! Love you again!!!! 🥰🥰
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your support:) and yes, when I started my channel my goal was always to bring people close to God ^.^ and awe yes don’t worry! God will put things into place that will make any future transition for you as smooth as butter ❤️
@amandaalvidrez28713 жыл бұрын
Melanie! Im going through the same thing. Short staff offices can be super stressful. In my situation the boss doesnt want to hire more people 🙃 hes a narcissist opportunist boss. The other 2 assistants make it better but they feel exhausted as well. The environment has such a negative energy now. But I’m going to leave it in god’s hands. He’ll arrange everything and we’ll be in a better place 🙏🏻
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
Yes, honestly that’s all you can do in those tour of situations. I’m sorry you’re going through that. But these experiences shape us and help us be more appreciative once we get to a better place 💕 God bless 🙏🏽
@andreamarisol90973 жыл бұрын
I just graduated as a dental assistant, I am seeking a job and have asked God for guidance . Praying for you to make the right decision 🦷❤️
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andrea! And congratulations 🎉 praying that God will lead you to your dream job ❤️
@cynthiabedoya84783 жыл бұрын
I was a dental assistant I quit a year ago it's super stressful I was in the front and the back it's crazy I would get in at 6 and eat my lunch at 4:30 p.m😑 the office I worked for closes at 5 and all the hygienist would get mad at me when I worked in the front like I was Literally trained for 1 day to know everything in the front what more did they expect 😂 ugh I've been trying to find other offices but mostly all of them are the same
@68pointbreak3 жыл бұрын
Being a male dental assistant for 12 years I was exhausted. Retired tried something new for the next 2 year. Pay and hours are horrible in some job. Recently went back into the field. Got hired the same day at a different office with more pay. Love my dentist. Hes great. The patient are welcoming. The hours are great.
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad there’s a happy ending for u!
@68pointbreak3 жыл бұрын
@@MelanieLunaDiaz thank you. I ve been a assistant for prosth ododic, perio, endo, oral surgeon, general dentist
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
@@68pointbreak wow :o which one did you like better? Cx
@68pointbreak3 жыл бұрын
@@MelanieLunaDiaz Prosthodontic. We spend the day putting in teeth and the patients leave happy. Didn't have to deal with much blood either. Lol
@COURTNEYVCK3 жыл бұрын
I’m going through something similar, I got a new job offer at a new office after almost a year working there I don’t wanna leave them hanging but I need more hours and money😕
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
Awe :( I say just tell them why you need to leave and with plenty of notice so that they have time to look for people.
@MeowzKitty2 ай бұрын
Focus on your dream, love. You ate now assisting someone else on their dream. You are now securing someone elses future.
@CamilaHo_3 жыл бұрын
I have been assisting for a year now and WOW have I learned a lot about offices… tmr will be my 4th office and this is a PRIVATE small family owned way better !!! The other 3 I worked at were corporations and it just sucked. Hopefully I get the job tmr :,)) but it’s crazy I remember telling you if the test was easy to pass online which it was lolll ;) (anyways I literally didn’t show up to my last office so basically I just QUIT) wish me luck tmr 🥵
@CamilaHo_3 жыл бұрын
Hey y’all update I got the job and it’s awesome 😎
@mertz1973 жыл бұрын
The first office I worked in was short staffed in the back. It got to the point where we started designating an assistant assistant. Which was a front office person who could take down and set up rooms and seat patients for me. It worked, for awhile.
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
Wow, did the front office mind helping? My manager has been helping me some times but she says she shouldn’t have to and that I need to pick up the pace with cleaning even though once I’m done With a procedure I already have to get the next patient seated 🤦🏻♀️
@mertz1973 жыл бұрын
@@MelanieLunaDiaz I'm sure they weren't fans, but I explained to the doc that I was on the verge of getting burned out. He understood and asked how they could help to make sure I wasn't stressed. It was also always expressed that it was only temporary until we got another assistant. They did pretty well since they were given an option to choose who it would be.
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
It’s really great that they helped you not feel burnt out! Over here we only have two front office and the manageris the only one Who can help back here but she choses not to most of the time ;-; oh 🐳
@elisaprado45013 жыл бұрын
Im a super new baby DA (three months in) and everyday is a rollercoaster to say the least. How long do you think it took you to feel comfortable? It’s so hard to gage where I’m at and I find that to be super stressful on long hard days 😓. Thank you for your updates and videos ❤️
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! And LOL “super new baby DA” LOVE THAT 👶🏻 ❤️ But yeah tbh in General dentistry , even at 6 months I was still learning something new every day because you do so many things and you don’t do them enough times in General that you constantly have to re-learn things as they come up. With the endodontic practice that I’m at right now, it took me 3 months to feel comfy bc that is all that we were doing. Someone can correct me if I’m wrong but I’d say for General it would take a good year to feel comfy -Praying for u ❤️
@selinatorres19993 жыл бұрын
Great video girl,don't leave your job until you found the right one for you,I'm loving your hair,I'm a rda I have been a dental assistant for 13 years,I know how you feel working with a root can specialist,it can be overwhelming,I currently work at a private dental office it's general I get paid good there I love it.
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Props to you for sticking to it :) having the right atmosphere and environment really makes a difference. And thanks for the advice 🥰
@merabb4943 жыл бұрын
How much do you get paid working at a private dental office if you don’t mind me asking ?
@selinatorres19993 жыл бұрын
@@merabb494 I get paid $20 an hour
@saltymermaidhawaii47773 жыл бұрын
I’m also a endo assistant. It’s hard work and tiring, but fortunately we have a sterilization tech and we break up our appointments into 2sessions so that helps
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
That’s great! Our doc likes to do them mostly in one appointment slot BUT we JUST got a sterilization tech so things are really starting to look up :)
@jesusdiaz50083 жыл бұрын
You’re an inspiration Mrs. Diaz All I want to say is even when that body of yours is tired, remember that you’re there because God needs you there If you dedicate all your days to Him, there will never be a moment that’s meaningless Good job on another great video!! ❤️❤️❤️ love you!!!
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And yes I just have to keep reminding myself of that
@neemoamelio3 жыл бұрын
I just started my placement and traineeship and it’s so hard to remember so many things
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
Ooof girl I know just how you feel. It can feel overwhelming. I recommend to get a small notebook you can take around the office, and write down the procedures and things you have to remember.
@neemoamelio3 жыл бұрын
@@MelanieLunaDiaz my dentist told me not to bring a notebook in and just observe. Funny thing is I have ADHD so I actually rely on my notes but I guess that’s how she works. The other DA literally is no help, she’ll literally tell me one thing and then tell me it’s wrong like it’s just so hard.
@AlejandraFernandez-rv6gc3 жыл бұрын
It’s not right that they would leave you to be the only assistant in the back. I know what it’s like and it’s not just patients you also have to worry about maintaining the office like cleaning rooms and instruments. Don’t wait for something to happen before you leave because it can be very sudden and you might not leave your 2 week notice. I have been an assistant for 3 years and have been in your position and my sign was simply if I’m not happy and don’t see myself growing, I will leave. Now I am working at a office that’s going to make me their floor supervisor. A position I would have never even been considered for in my last office. It all depends on the people that you work with but try and leave off on a good note so you can be considered later if you decide to go back. Good luck :)
@mynameismr.solodolo14183 жыл бұрын
Floor supervisor for dental assistants??
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this :) I know it wasn’t exactly their fault that I was the only assistant, since my coeworker not being there anymore was extremely unexpected .-. Now we have TWO other assistants so my workload has been relieved alot! :D and I am so glad that you found a position you like :)
@shawnnabrown56433 жыл бұрын
Hi I’ve been watching your videos and you are soo honest ❤️ I’m in school for a CDA and I’ve been hearing a lot of what you talk about and I’m just trying to prepare myself for my externship any tips ? Could you do a video for students going into their externship and help prepare ?
@karenwong14672 жыл бұрын
Girl you should leave one day you will regret like me. I always want to quit in 5 years and yesterday I reach my max point . Finish typed my resign letter and will hand it in next month . I will finish up December for being nice because its hard to find replacement in December .
@daniellesmith12873 жыл бұрын
Girl, I went through the same thing for 11 months straight!! I totally feel your pain!! lol
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
Props to u 👏🏼 yall were understaffed as well??
@daniellesmith12873 жыл бұрын
@@MelanieLunaDiaz yes ma’am big time! We were a new office and they were hiring literally anybody and they would stay for like a week and then never show back up it was awful. I ended up leaving because they changed my hours to the point I would’ve been getting more hours working at a fast food place (no disrespect to anybody who works in the food industry).
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
Oh dang! It misses have been really bad for them not to be able to keep an assistant:o but glad you got out of that toxic place 👍🏽
@codenamenova6831 Жыл бұрын
Do you live the California if so, is it enough to live comfortably???
@pipsqueak6773 жыл бұрын
how are you working four 12 hour days and going to hygiene school?!
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
I haven’t gotten accepted into hygiene school yet bc I’m still doing my pre reqs /).(\ so I’m just doing 1-2 classes a semester on Fridays
@fabulouskia35753 жыл бұрын
Do you think maybe Endo isn’t your path ? Have you tried other specialities ?
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
I’d be lying if I said I didn’t think about the on the DAILY 😬 I really like general, but I would forget alot of things which would cause me alot of anxiety. I really like pouring models and working by myself... so maybe ortho? But they don’t pay as good as endo
@dblev20193 жыл бұрын
Word of advice: stop talking about quitting your on KZfaq channel. If I was your employer it wouldn’t set well with me and if I were a future employer and I saw your videos I wouldn’t hire you. Keep your frustrations to people close to you, because you don’t want to be perceived as a whiner who jumps ship when the going gets tough. Good luck with your career, and keep it positive on KZfaq.
@AshleyG-do2xi7 ай бұрын
She's only honest and we have to know what being a dental assistant is like. So we can prepare to deal the A hole doctors and Karens.
@roycevlogs61233 жыл бұрын
Nice but if you quit where you going to work at looking beautiful hope one day we can do a collab
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
If I leave, I would just look for another dental job until I graduate from hygiene school :3 and THANK YOU :) we shall see, idk when the world will go back to normal xD
@roycevlogs61233 жыл бұрын
Yea we never know when is going back to normal but hope it will soon
@adelamihalj12183 жыл бұрын
time to ask for a payrise. you are now an experienced endo nurse and you have taken on extra roles.
@MelanieLunaDiaz3 жыл бұрын
They gave me a raise at my 3 months and then they will give me one every year :)
@adelamihalj12183 жыл бұрын
@@MelanieLunaDiaz im happy to hear that! It works a little bit different in Australia. You dont automatically get payrises yearly. you have to prove your worth after years and if you dont ask you dont receive =/