Dental assisting?

I've been a stay at home mom for quite a few years and want to go to school to be a dental assistant am I to old (almost 34). Is this a good career choice.

Dental assisting?
Heck no! Pays very good if you have schooling its a 2 year course, or their are plenty of dentists out there that will train you.


In the state of IL you do not need a certificate, but other states do require certification. Check it out-maybe even Hygiene that pays even better.
Reply:you are not too old, do it.
Reply:Heck no, you aren't too old. I'm 33 and have checked into a lot of online classes. This particular one starts in Oct and it's close enough to drive to when I need to. I'd rather GO to class myself but with 2 kids a job and no hubby.......I think the online ones are the thing for me for a little while.
Reply:You're never too old!! I'm a SAHM as well, and I'm going for my accounting degree now. Dental Assisting is a relatively fast certification to get. If you want to be done quicker, there are even accelerated courses available in most schools. You may want to look into a couple of schools while you are still debating your decision. Sometimes it can take a while to get the ball rolling. Plus some of the school counselors could also help to ease your concerns. They have more experience in that matter.
Reply:No, you are not to old go for it. The perks of being a dental assistant are that you have set hours and are off on every holiday so that you can spend time with your family. The pay is not the greatest but if you have been a stay a home mom any job pays better. I do feel that this is a field that you can advance in. I wonder how long is the program? I think that you should at least try it good luck have you ever thought about becoming a hygienist they make more money and its not that much more school so schools offer two year programs.





Amy T
Reply:it is a good choice but i whent to school to be a dental asst. it is hard work atleast in the class but is worth it good luck
Reply:Although you can not advertise it this way, I always prefer to hire a more mature person when I hire. They are more focused on the job instead of their social life and more comfortable around people. These are two PRIME attributes of an "older" employee. Now, if you've had your tubes tied, you're perfect!
Reply:You are never too old. Some schools are two yrs and some have 9mth courses. I started out as an assistant and after 3 yrs I became office manager and here I am same dds for 121/2 yrs. Good luck
Reply:As a dental assistant my self, I think you are a perfect age to be a great assistant. Because you have kids are able to muli-task, be sensitive to children and adults needs, be committed and focused to a doctor, and more than likely be settled in your life to be at a office for a long time, something alot of dentist look for.....why train someone who is on the fly and may or may not be there in a year or whatever! You will love your job if you like to stay busy, and handle always being behind, that is the life of an assistant!! Good Luck
Reply:it is a good career choice.... go 4 it...
Reply:You are never too old. I am a dental assistant and love it. I attended a dental program for about a year and then took exams for licenses. I think it is a very rewarding career.
Reply:I have been a Dental asst in a special needs clinic for 6 yrs and was trained on the job. There are some offices that may find this helpful, as they can train you in the way that particular Dentist likes to work.


I definitely recommend it as a job, it's very rewarding.


Good luck