IS being a dental assistant or hygientist boring?? I absolutely hate my job caus!
Question:
IS being a dental assistant or hygientist boring?? I absolutely hate my job cause I am SOOOO bored all day!?
I'm thinking of a career switch, obviously :)
Answers:
make sure you understand the difference between the two, an assistant just hands tool to the dentist, you can typically be trained in an office without prior experience or education, and typical pay is $15/ hour or so, not bad, but not going to make you rich either.
A Hygenist actually cleans your teeth, it is nearly impossible to get into school for it, and when you do it is extremely difficult and demanding (takes about 2 years, but you are in class all day and doing homework all evening). The pay reflects it though and typical starting salaries can easily be $80k / year (about $40/hour)
I'd say both are good jobs, and both are in demand, only you can decide if you will enjoy it or think it is boring.