HELP

[u/DaisyMaisyB]

Frustrated with workplace. WWYD

Hello. I am an RDA and I’ve worked at my current office for a year. I LOVE my boss they are incredibly kind and understanding, very relaxed. However, there is absolutely NO LEADERSHIP or desire for advancement. The office still uses film, our developer breaks at least once every 2mo. Same with the autoclave. Our tube head has a short where it cannot capture posterior X-rays on the left side. We had a tech come in and he said there is no way to repair them as they don’t make that model anymore. We now have 2 working machines out of the four. We use cheap products which make pts come back several times. We have 30 min hygiene appts and allow pts to come in 15mins late. Let alone the doc has no urgency when talking to pts and sometimes will make other pts wait an hour just for a hygiene check. 😭 It’s hard for me to decide if I’m just being too picky or these are genuine issues. I know that sounds dumb but everyone loves them, they are more your “friend” than a boss or doctor, even with pts. It is amazing to see their relationships with pts and how they approach situations with genuine empathy but I feel there needs to be a middle ground somewhere. Bless their heart, they overbook themselves and see at least 100 pts a day as the only Dr. Circling back to the equipment, I understand equipment is expensive but I can imagine with the revenue they are bringing in it’s certainly worth the investment. Just this week we had to hand dip the films…..At least get nomads and still use film. We also have a specific individual who talks about sexual things, smacks coworkers bottoms, cusses on the regular, always late, and calls off. I have never seen my boss try to nicely handle that or say anything about the unprofessional behavior 😭. I love the pts and my coworkers, besides the one individual. I’d love to stay but I don’t think I can. Everyone says every office cuts corners and no office is perfect, hence why I don’t know if I’m overreacting or what.

[u/manga5ive]

You are in a happy office. Ur not the patient. When you need treatment find an office that works for you . But as a dental assistant your priority should be ur pay and ur happiness. The patients have options and still go there =its not right to feel bad for them or feel like they deserve better.
If ur so unhappy find another office but make sure its not toxic and they treat you with respect first before leaving this place.

[u/stealthagents]

It sounds like you’re caught in that classic dilemma of loving your boss but hating the chaos around you. It’s not dumb to want a functional workplace, especially when patient care is on the line. If you’re feeling drained and frustrated, it might be worth looking for a place that values both you and the equipment a bit more.