I have serious experience working as Sarah Coleman dental assistant because I have been in this field for five years now. What I must admit is that I found it really hard at first, because I was new to all that. My advice would be to definitely mimic a dental assistant at first. Many people aren't prepared for what we see in the dental field and it's best to know what you're getting into ahead of time. Otherwise, you could be hugely disappointed. For example, if you are in it for the money, maybe that's the wrong job for you, because working as a dental assistant certainly won't make you a millionaire. The salary is above the average, but it's not more than 20$ per hour and it depends on the location of the office and your experience, so at the first, you will probably start at around 15$/h. Also, dental assisting can be a rewarding career, but it's not for the faint of heart! If bad breath, saliva, or blood bothers you, I advise you to look elsewhere!