in my opinion, if it is really NOT NEEDED for you to work.. then just study. I still work 4x a week in a Dental Office and I do it to keep me "in touch" with patients. you see, dentistry is not something you learn; dealing with patients, is a skill you will develop when you are working in a dental office, whether you are a DA or a front office staff. Besides, the extra $$$ can help you sustain your review expenses and other exam expenses in the future. then again, everything still relies on what you want.