If you are a freelance dental assistant or planning on becoming one, you should consider yourself lucky. It’s actually one of the most fulfilling careers you can have. We will list three reasons why it’s an awesome thing to do.
There’s a lot of people out there that are looking for a career, not so much a job. People stuck in a dead-end job might not be happy or feel like they deserve something more. Being a dental assistant is not as boring and mundane as some may think.
Even in today’s gig economy, many freelance dental assistants are making a career by going practice to practice to lend their talents. Some of them will stay awhile and others may move on after the short term. But either way, it gives them a chance to hone their skills and even build their network.
Let’s dive right in and talk about the three reasons why being a dental assistant is one of the best careers that you can have (whether you are freelance or full-time).
1. You Are Part of a Family
You might be married with a family of your own. Or maybe you haven’t yet. Either way, being a dental assistant makes you a part of another family: the family you work with.
You’ll get to build rapport and bond with your co-workers such as the office staff, the hygienists, and everyone in between. As long as the office environment is positive and everyone works together, it will make for a very successful practice.
Not to mention, having excellent morale will definitely spread throughout the office.
2. It Helps Create a Unique Identity for You
If you work as a dental assistant, you’ll end up developing some sort of identity. You’ll identify yourself as someone who is able to easily connect with the patients, be professional at your job, and be knowledgeable in almost everything in dentistry. The more passionate you are about being a dental assistant, the more it becomes a part of you.
Your patients will begin to see you more as a fixture at the office. And you might get a little recognition from your patients outside the office when you are out and about. It’s good to be recognized for something than never at all.
3. They Take Pride in Their Career
Ask any dental assistant and they can tell you that they are proud of their career choice. They get to work in a cool office setting, get to know so many patients from various backgrounds, and make sure that those patients are following their respective oral care plans.
You are doing this to ensure that your patients are confident in their smile. Not to mention, you are also helping them live a healthier lifestyle. That’s right, part of being a dental assistant is reminding them of the real benefits of great oral health.
Final Thoughts
Whether you know it or not, being a dental assistant has its rewards other than what you get paid. These three reasons should be enough to make your career worth it. If you are looking to take your talents to your next practice as a freelancer, we can help.
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