Career Advantages for a Dental Assistant

Before you choose a career, it’s always important to decide why you are choosing it and what the advantages are. Is it family friendly? Is it flexible? What are the perks? Will I get bored? These are some questions you might ask yourself before diving into a new career. We have some insight into career advantages for a dental assistant.

Dental Office Perks

Dental Assisting has many perks to it. If you get into a dental office full time, paid time off and health insurance benefits are typically offered. Not to mention, free dental care most of the time for you and your family. If it’s not free, it’s usually significantly discounted. You won’t ever have to work holidays again! Most of our students come from retail or the restaurant industry where you are usually required to work busy holidays. That’s not family friendly. Another perk is if your dentist takes a vacation, you get a vacation. While this may not be paid unless you use your PTO, you can plan a staycation without needing to request off, or you have the option of subbing. A huge advantage in the dental profession is the ability to sub at different offices. There are so many subbing agencies in Columbus that can help place you in offices when you are out of your office or looking for a job. Subbing is always fun because you are the hero and there to save the day for the person out. Some dentists are very generous. They may buy the office lunch now and then or give you a paid day off for your birthday. Holiday parties and bonuses are also common and are super fun.

A Job that Never Gets Boring

Being a dental assistant comes with great variety. We promise you will never get bored! Dental assisting is a challenging yet rewarding career that requires responsibility for many different tasks. Not only will you be working hands-on with patients, but you may also be required to do the ordering for the office. Every patient presents with a different case and procedure, so it keeps it fun and interesting. Many dental assistants are in charge of placing the supply order for the office each month. This requires inventory and proper budgeting for the office, finding the best deals on supplies and building relationships with the dental sales representatives. If your dentist appoints you to be in charge of ordering, take it as a compliment, as it is an important job that he/she trusts you with.

Flexibility in the Workplace

Flexibility is another perk in dentistry. While it is not easy to just call off if you are ill, it is easy to choose an office that best fits your schedule. Some offices are only open 3-4 days a week. Some offices are closed every Wednesday and open on Saturdays for half days. Some offices start early and end early, while some work afternoons and evenings only. This is where you have the beauty of choosing an office that works with your schedule and lifestyle. Maybe you only want to work two days a week. We can guarantee there is an office out there looking for an assistant for two days a week. If you want to work six days a week, you could also split your time between 2 different offices which also keeps it interesting.

The personal satisfaction of dentistry is what trumps it all. Most dental assistants love waking up and going to work each day. The profession includes people contact and personal satisfaction knowing you have truly helped someone in providing a valuable health service and improving their oral health. The relationships you build with your patients will last a lifetime.

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2022-04-30
This class has been great. The instructors are amazing and Allison is always responsive if you have any questions or concerns. Jerika gave the best lectures, and made studying for the finals fun.
Lourdes R
Lourdes R
2022-04-30
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katherine konopka
2022-01-02
The instructors from dental reflections are amazing ! Allison gets you ready for your next step in life
Jaren Kay
Jaren Kay
2021-12-30
Such a great school to learn the basics of dental assisting all the instructors are super helpful and will go out of their way for you. I would def recommend it to anyone who wants to be a dental assistant.
Rene H
Rene H
2021-01-28
I’m so glad I found this program! The small class size made it easier for me to focus and get the one on one help and attention I needed to learn as much as I could! Allison and all of the instructors did everything they could to make sure we would succeed in the field and find jobs. Even after graduation I know I can turn to Allison for questions or advice. If you’re looking for a dental assisting program I couldn’t recommend this one enough!!
Bailey Thomas
Bailey Thomas
2020-05-20
This program is one of the best dental assisting programs in the area! Chassiti and Allison do an amazing job teaching this course and providing all the necessary learning that is needed to be an outstanding dental assistant. They go above and beyond and are always willing to help out, even months after you finish the course. The program is reasonably priced, there is a lot of one-on-one and hands-on experience with the instructors. Small class sizes allow you to really succeed and get any questions answered. I would definitely recommend anyone thinking about doing this program to do it! 10/10!!
Raina Shaw
Raina Shaw
2019-12-14
Going to this program was the best decision I’ve ever made!! The instructors are so awesome and fun to work with and they program is really easy to fit in a schedule. I cannot wait to start my career path all thanks to this program and the lovely instructors.