Smile Direct Club Dental Assistant

[Dental_93]

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Hey guys, so I'm currently looking for jobs in dentistry to build my resume as I'm applying to schools.

I was recently invited to interview at Smile Direct Club as a dental assistant. If you don't know what it is, It's basically an Invisalign company that bypasses visiting a dentist/orthodontist. They do 3D scans in office and send patients the retianers. From my understanding, a dentist or orthodontist reviews the scans before approving the retianers. Also, treatment is only provided to simple cases. I believe my role would be doing those scans, "selling" it to patients, and providing whitening treatments. Before I agree to the interview I just wanted some opinions on whether dental schools will look down upon me working for a company that is bypassing formal dental visits?

 

[doc toothache]

Probably as palatable as Suprep.

 

[2TH MVR]

No issue. It's just a job. At least it is dental related.

 

[shaidester]

I’d be careful. It’s a very hot topic. You never know if you get an interviewer who strongly opposes this group.

 

[Ostracized]

I wouldn’t use it as a means to get into dental school. This company is pretty much universally hated by dentists.

 

[Dental_93]

I’d be careful. It’s a very hot topic. You never know if you get an interviewer who strongly opposes this group.

That's what I was worried about. I don't think I'll go forward with the interview. Thanks guys!

 

[2TH MVR]

That's what I was worried about. I don't think I'll go forward with the interview. Thanks guys!

Good for you. There's still hope for the new generation of dentists.