a male dental assistant?

[gegogi]

Hi guys,

I tried to get a part time job as a dental assistant or receptionist.
BUT!!!! most of them want me to become a female🙁 What?
Any male got a job in this position??

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[Stephie3]

i would LOVE having male dental assistants in my office when i'm a dentist. a lot of the female assistants i have met have been mean out of jealousy or some other reason. grown women. they fight, they're caddy, they feel like they have to compete and keep up with each other, etc. (not all women, but some...please dont attack my post)

men are more calmer, more chill, and less high strung

 

[La fea]

i would LOVE having male dental assistants in my office when i'm a dentist. a lot of the female assistants i have met have been mean out of jealousy or some other reason. grown women. they fight, they're caddy, they feel like they have to compete and keep up with each other, etc. (not all women, but some...please dont attack my post)

men are more calmer, more chill, and less high strung

I worked in an office which had a male assistant. No biggie.

I agree that some women can be jealous and catty. But some men are gossipy and mean too. And some of them have trouble taking orders from a female boss/dentist.

 

[Contach]

I think whatever the sex, the dental assistants need to be good looking. That could attract patients to come back.

I know you were all thinking it.

Heck, when I shadowed, I kept wanting to shadow more because one hygienist was real purdddy.

 

[cybermech]

Yea, Contach is right. People want females because both men and women are more comfortable about having women around. And pretty assistants (like pretty nurses) bring in more money/patients. It's a fact.

Though, I'm an assistant at a low-income community clinic. All they care about is production. So it works fine for me.

 

[MichaelVicksDog]

If you have an ounce of pride as a man, you shouldn't be a dental assistant. Where is the ambition dogg? I don't care if you're only doing it for the experience and you wanna be a dentist some day. We're no longer homeys.

 

[cybermech]

If you have an ounce of pride as a man, you shouldn't be a dental assistant. Where is the ambition dogg? I don't care if you're only doing it for the experience and you wanna be a dentist some day. We're no longer homeys.

And what dental schools did you get into may I ask? I got into 8 dental schools after citing in my interviews that my experiences assisting were the most meaningful. If you're above being a dental assistant, then it's likely you'll treat your dental assistants and staff badly. You have a bad attitude.

 

[daviddav]

If you have an ounce of pride as a man, you shouldn't be a dental assistant. Where is the ambition dogg? I don't care if you're only doing it for the experience and you wanna be a dentist some day. We're no longer homeys.

homeys = HOMIES

dogg = 👎

 

[askadds]

If you have an ounce of pride as a man, you shouldn't be a dental assistant. Where is the ambition dogg? I don't care if you're only doing it for the experience and you wanna be a dentist some day. We're no longer homeys.

above sounds dumb...you need the experience and as the other poster said, it will go far during the interview...

 

[Lemons]

I think whatever the sex, the dental assistants need to be good looking. That could attract patients to come back.

Yea, Contach is right. People want females because both men and women are more comfortable about having women around. And pretty assistants (like pretty nurses) bring in more money/patients. It's a fact.

One of my friends jokes that's going to be her gimmick when she opens her own practice. Most dentists are middle aged men and there's room for more attractive female dentists who draw in not only men but entire families. Especially with the internet, most people can see what their dentist or doctor looks like even before they step into the office.

To top it off there are people like my crazy aunt only wants my 9 year old cousin to see female doctors and dentists. Her rationale is that if she has to leave her kid alone with someone even for a few minuets, it better be a woman. It's a really paranoid way of thinking but who am I to judge, I don't have a kid.

That being said, my dentist is male and he's awesome.

FYI, if you think they didn't hire you because you're male, that's against the law and you can sue. You're opening yourself up for a lawsuit if you hire based on looks and/or sex (not to mention it's kind of despicable to do). Good to know for those of you who are thinking of staffing your office with only good looking 22 year old women.

 

[Northside]

If you have an ounce of pride as a man, you shouldn't be a dental assistant. Where is the ambition dogg? I don't care if you're only doing it for the experience and you wanna be a dentist some day. We're no longer homeys.

And what dental schools did you get into may I ask? I got into 8 dental schools after citing in my interviews that my experiences assisting were the most meaningful. If you're above being a dental assistant, then it's likely you'll treat your dental assistants and staff badly. You have a bad attitude.

It's kinda like being a nurse.

 

[apollo2bd]

I worked as an assistant for an oral surgeon all 4 summers during undergrad. He offered me the job after I shadowed him one day. He just had me as an extra person in addition to his normal staff. It wasn't that he needed the help, its just that he has a successful practice and the $11/hour he paid me for the 8 weeks or so i worked during the summer wasn't really hurting him. I think he was happy to give me a good experience for myself, and for my application. It gave me the opportunity to get 40+ hours/week of dental experience the summer, and make better money than I would in almost any other summer job. I plan on owning my own practice down the road, and I feel that if I did the same thing for a pre-dental student looking for experience, I would tell the guy I worked for because that shows how much value I place on my own experience with him. If that dentist really didn't hire you because you're a male that is messed up considering they were once in your shoes. That is also pretty sad that some men applying to dental school would be so self conscious that they'd be too embarrassed or "proud" to work as an assistant. How is it not ambitious? It will only help you reach your goal of getting into dental school which really shows you're ambitious. The staff and patients will probably respect you and be interested in your schooling. The only people that will think there is something wrong with it are either losers on here that will probably correct any grammatical errors I made in this post as another way of making themselves feel better/superior, or people who are pretty damn insecure and better get some confidence before those interviews come around. I really think it pays to get any and as much experience you can get, especially if it involves getting your hands in patient's mouths.

 

[cybermech]

I worked as an assistant for an oral surgeon all 4 summers during undergrad. He offered me the job after I shadowed him one day. He just had me as an extra person in addition to his normal staff. It wasn't that he needed the help, its just that he has a successful practice and the $11/hour he paid me for the 8 weeks or so i worked during the summer wasn't really hurting him. I think he was happy to give me a good experience for myself, and for my application. It gave me the opportunity to get 40+ hours/week of dental experience the summer, and make better money than I would in almost any other summer job. I plan on owning my own practice down the road, and I feel that if I did the same thing for a pre-dental student looking for experience, I would tell the guy I worked for because that shows how much value I place on my own experience with him. If that dentist really didn't hire you because you're a male that is messed up considering they were once in your shoes. That is also pretty sad that some men applying to dental school would be so self conscious that they'd be too embarrassed or "proud" to work as an assistant. How is it not ambitious? It will only help you reach your goal of getting into dental school which really shows you're ambitious. The staff and patients will probably respect you and be interested in your schooling. The only people that will think there is something wrong with it are either losers on here that will probably correct any grammatical errors I made in this post as another way of making themselves feel better/superior, or people who are pretty damn insecure and better get some confidence before those interviews come around. I really think it pays to get any and as much experience you can get, especially if it involves getting your hands in patient's mouths.

I agree with everything here. My sentiments exactly.

 

[Contach]

I worked as an assistant for an oral surgeon all 4 summers during undergrad. He offered me the job after I shadowed him one day. He just had me as an extra person in addition to his normal staff. It wasn't that he needed the help, its just that he has a successful practice and the $11/hour he paid me for the 8 weeks or so i worked during the summer wasn't really hurting him. I think he was happy to give me a good experience for myself, and for my application. It gave me the opportunity to get 40+ hours/week of dental experience the summer, and make better money than I would in almost any other summer job. I plan on owning my own practice down the road, and I feel that if I did the same thing for a pre-dental student looking for experience, I would tell the guy I worked for because that shows how much value I place on my own experience with him. If that dentist really didn't hire you because you're a male that is messed up considering they were once in your shoes. That is also pretty sad that some men applying to dental school would be so self conscious that they'd be too embarrassed or "proud" to work as an assistant. How is it not ambitious? It will only help you reach your goal of getting into dental school which really shows you're ambitious. The staff and patients will probably respect you and be interested in your schooling. The only people that will think there is something wrong with it are either losers on here that will probably correct any grammatical errors I made in this post as another way of making themselves feel better/superior, or people who are pretty damn insecure and better get some confidence before those interviews come around. I really think it pays to get any and as much experience you can get, especially if it involves getting your hands in patient's mouths.

I tried to, but I couldn't find any grammar errors. Dammit.

 

[apollo2bd]

I tried to, but I couldn't find any grammar errors. Dammit.

Good...looking at your numbers on predents you got problems if you need to make yourself feel better while applying to dental school by running spell checks on this site. Also, dont hate on my post because unless you get accepted to another school, theres a chance I might be your "big brother" come August orientation.

 

[Contach]

Good...looking at your numbers on predents you got problems if you need to make yourself feel better while applying to dental school by running spell checks on this site. Also, dont hate on my post because unless you get accepted to another school, theres a chance I might be your "big brother" come August orientation.

My inability to find grammar mistakes was a joke on two levels. (I did find errors, but I chose not to say anything.) lol

Naww meann, I have no intention of paying my deposit for Buffalo. But thanks, I'm sure you'll make someone else "very happy" 😉 wink wink.

 

[cobalt31]

I worked as an assistant for an oral surgeon all 4 summers during undergrad. He offered me the job after I shadowed him one day. He just had me as an extra person in addition to his normal staff. It wasn't that he needed the help, its just that he has a successful practice and the $11/hour he paid me for the 8 weeks or so i worked during the summer wasn't really hurting him. I think he was happy to give me a good experience for myself, and for my application. It gave me the opportunity to get 40+ hours/week of dental experience the summer, and make better money than I would in almost any other summer job. I plan on owning my own practice down the road, and I feel that if I did the same thing for a pre-dental student looking for experience, I would tell the guy I worked for because that shows how much value I place on my own experience with him. If that dentist really didn't hire you because you're a male that is messed up considering they were once in your shoes. That is also pretty sad that some men applying to dental school would be so self conscious that they'd be too embarrassed or "proud" to work as an assistant. How is it not ambitious? It will only help you reach your goal of getting into dental school which really shows you're ambitious. The staff and patients will probably respect you and be interested in your schooling. The only people that will think there is something wrong with it are either losers on here that will probably correct any grammatical errors I made in this post as another way of making themselves feel better/superior, or people who are pretty damn insecure and better get some confidence before those interviews come around. I really think it pays to get any and as much experience you can get, especially if it involves getting your hands in patient's mouths.

+2

i'm shocked at some of the opinions in this thread. well put, apollo.

 

[apollo2bd]

My inability to find grammar mistakes was a joke on two levels. (I did find errors, but I chose not to say anything.) lol

Naww meann, I have no intention of paying my deposit for Buffalo. But thanks, I'm sure you'll make someone else "very happy" 😉 wink wink.


You didn't like Buffalo, or just not a top choice? And I'm sure I will.

Oh, and seeing errors is fine. Not having, or being able to resist the urge to correct them in such an informal discussion is probably appreciated by most people on here (not necessarily to you contach).

 

[dr bojangles]

where i shadowed, there was a male dental asst. he seemed more efficient, knowledgeable than the female ones (though they were also very good, and this guy could have been an outstanding case). the practice owner also liked him more than the other assts.
in case you're worried about looking bad as a man, he seemed very secure in his current profession.

 

[JamesOSU]

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Male Assist: http://www.towniecentral.com/MessageBoard/thread.aspx?s=2&f=102&t=25973&r=0#Post0

Male Hygiene: http://www.towniecentral.com/MessageBoard/thread.aspx?s=2&f=142&t=72502&r=0#Post0

 

[MKD1960]

Some posters on this thread act like they are in jr. high. Any opportunity to work in a dental office will enhance your education. I would think that dental schools would look at a person working as a dental assistant as truly interested in their future profession.

 

[DentalGal2005]

I worked as an assistant in a very large busy dental practice. There were 2 or 3 males assitants out of 40 or so. Only one of them was any good. The other one seemed embarrased being a dental assistant and didn't perform well. I think anyone applying to dental school though should work as an assistant if they have the opportunity, and you will definitely learn alot and probably take your job more seriously than the clowns I worked with!

 

[MichaelVicksDog]

One of the dentists I "shadowed" said he doesn't use male dental assistants because it got too weird. He said it was hard to have that professional boundary because they would become homeys. His male dental assistant would come up to him and be like yoooo dogggg you see that game last night? And he'd reply yeah brooo it was so ill.

 

[MKD1960]

One of the dentists I "shadowed" said he doesn't use male dental assistants because it got too weird. He said it was hard to have that professional boundary because they would become homeys. His male dental assistant would come up to him and be like yoooo dogggg you see that game last night? And he'd reply yeah brooo it was so ill.

The dentist sets the tone of the office. The office I worked in had 3 male dentists, 3 female hygienists, 4 female assistants, and 2 male assistants (along w/ 4-5 females in the clerical area). The male assistants worked out well and lent some balance to a predominantly female office. The dentists were friendly, but not friends w/us, everybody was professional.

 

[ertraumashield]

Hi guys,

I tried to get a part time job as a dental assistant or receptionist.
BUT!!!! most of them want me to become a female🙁 What?
Any male got a job in this position??

That's sexist! Just let them know that they can't reject you becuase of your sex. Keep fighting.

 

[oralcav711]

After shadowing a general dentist for 2-3 months, I asked him to train me to be his assistant. He told me I would be happy to train you but we do not hire male dental assistant because it is not a good idea to have a male doctor, and a male assistant and a female patient. This opens the door to harassment issues and that is the reason he have all female assistants.

Does a dentist can deny to hire male assistant based on his argument about harassment?

 

[MKD1960]

After shadowing a general dentist for 2-3 months, I asked him to train me to be his assistant. He told me I would be happy to train you but we do not hire male dental assistant because it is not a good idea to have a male doctor, and a male assistant and a female patient. This opens the door to harassment issues and that is the reason he have all female assistants.

Does a dentist can deny to hire male assistant based on his argument about harassment?

No, that is against the law. He can't deny employment on something that might happen. He is projecting certain negative traits on potential male employees and female patients.

 

[La fea]

After shadowing a general dentist for 2-3 months, I asked him to train me to be his assistant. He told me I would be happy to train you but we do not hire male dental assistant because it is not a good idea to have a male doctor, and a male assistant and a female patient. This opens the door to harassment issues and that is the reason he have all female assistants.

Does a dentist can deny to hire male assistant based on his argument about harassment?

Really?😕

 

[jasoto3]

I have worked as a dental assistant for 3 years. It's a great experience and I believe that is going to help me when I get into dental school. Some people might think it's weird to see male DA's but I've never had any problems at all. You definitely don't need to become a woman.. haha