Everything I Hate About Being A Dentist
Summary
TLDRIn this candid vlog, Cafe Maddie, a part-time dentist and content creator in New York City, offers an inside look at her daily life as a dentist, highlighting both the physical and emotional tolls of the profession. She discusses the downsides, such as the physical exhaustion, lack of lunch breaks, emotional strain, and the sales-driven nature of dentistry, while also acknowledging the rewards of meeting diverse individuals and the financial benefits. Maddie's honest reflection provides insight into the dental career and its challenges, which may resonate with those considering or working in the field.
Takeaways
- 😀 The vlogger, known as Cafe Maddie, is both a content creator and a part-time dentist in New York City.
- 🔍 She aims to provide an honest look into the realities of a dentist's workday and the downsides of the dental profession.
- 🏥 Maddie shares her personal experience of transitioning from a full-time to a part-time dentist due to burnout.
- 💪 Dentistry is physically exhausting, with dentists often dealing with neck and back problems due to the nature of the work.
- 🥪 Maddie mentions the lack of lunch breaks as a common issue in dental offices, affecting work-life balance.
- 😓 The emotional toll of dealing with anxious, demanding, or rude patients is highlighted as a significant challenge.
- 🤝 Despite the challenges, Maddie appreciates the opportunity to meet and connect with a diverse range of people through her job.
- 🤔 She expresses a dislike for the dentist community, finding it often money-driven and sales-oriented.
- 🏠 Maddie laments the inability to work remotely in dentistry, contrasting it with her content creation work.
- ⏰ Dentists are under time pressure to complete procedures within allotted hours, which can be stressful.
- 💰 There is a push within the profession to sell treatments, which Maddie finds offputting and against her principles.
- 👩⚕️ Despite the downsides, Maddie acknowledges the financial rewards and respect associated with being a dentist.
Q & A
What is the main purpose of the video by Cafe Maddie?
-The main purpose of the video is to give viewers a realistic look into a workday as a dentist and to discuss some of the downsides of the dental profession that are not commonly discussed in public.
Why does Cafe Maddie feel she can be honest about the downsides of being a dentist?
-Cafe Maddie feels she can be honest because she believes she doesn't have much to lose and wants to provide a brutally honest perspective for those considering dental school.
What was the reason for Cafe Maddie transitioning from a full-time to a part-time dentist?
-Cafe Maddie transitioned to a part-time dentist because she was burnt out from her full-time position and found it more enjoyable and less exhausting when it became part-time.
What are some of the physical challenges a dentist faces during a workday according to the video?
-Dentists face physical exhaustion, often feeling like they have been hit by a truck at the end of the day due to the physical labor involved in manipulating small tools in a patient's mouth for long hours.
Why does Cafe Maddie mention that dentistry can be emotionally draining?
-Dentistry can be emotionally draining because dentists deal with patients who are often scared, anxious, demanding, or rude, which can be challenging to manage throughout the day.
How does Cafe Maddie describe the experience of meeting a wide variety of people through her work as a dentist?
-Cafe Maddie describes it as one of the best parts of being a dentist, as she gets to see a slice of life of all kinds of New Yorkers and gain valuable perspectives from these interactions.
What is one of the main reasons Cafe Maddie dislikes the dentist community according to the video?
-Cafe Maddie dislikes the dentist community because she has found it to be generally money-driven, salesy, with big yet fragile egos, and sometimes inappropriate behavior at networking events.
Why does Cafe Maddie mention the inability to work from home as a downside of being a dentist?
-The inability to work from home is a downside because it contrasts with the flexibility and perks of remote work that other professions, like content creation, can offer.
What does Cafe Maddie find stressful about the timing of work in dentistry?
-Cafe Maddie finds it stressful that work in dentistry is timed by the hour, with the pressure to complete procedures on time, especially when considering the waiting patients.
How does Cafe Maddie feel about being pushed to sell treatments as a dentist?
-Cafe Maddie dislikes being pushed to sell treatments as it feels salesy and offputting, and she prefers a fixed salary to avoid this pressure.
What positive aspect of being a dentist does Cafe Maddie mention in terms of social perception?
-Cafe Maddie mentions that being a dentist comes with a certain level of respect and can be advantageous in social settings, especially when dealing with professional-based crowds.
Outlines
🌟 Introducing Cafe Maddie's Dual Career
In this vlog, Cafe Maddie introduces herself as both a content creator known for her recipes and a part-time dentist in New York City. She plans to share a realistic workday as a dentist and discuss the downsides of the dental career, providing honest insights for those considering dental school. She also addresses misconceptions about her quitting her full-time dental job and explains her transition to part-time work.
💪 The Physical Toll of Dentistry
Cafe Maddie talks about the physical exhaustion that comes with being a dentist. Despite the perception that dentists mostly sit and perform delicate tasks, she describes the physical strain of working with patients' facial muscles and maintaining awkward postures for long hours. She highlights the common issue of neck and back problems among dentists and the lack of proper lunch breaks, often having to eat between patient appointments.
😞 Emotional Challenges in Dentistry
She discusses the emotional challenges of dentistry, dealing with anxious, demanding, or rude patients. The job is draining, especially when handling people in pain or uncomfortable situations. However, she also finds joy in meeting a variety of people from different walks of life, which adds value and perspective to her job, making it hard for her to let go of her part-time dental work.
👥 Disliking the Dentist Community
Cafe Maddie expresses her dislike for the dentist community and networking events, where she has experienced unprofessional and inappropriate behavior. She criticizes the money-driven and egotistical culture among dentists, preferring to avoid such events. Despite this, she acknowledges that there are exceptions and some dentists she admires.
🏠 The Dream of Remote Work
She mentions her dream of working from home, which is not possible in dentistry. The pandemic highlighted the benefits of remote work, something she now enjoys as a content creator. This flexibility is a significant perk compared to the necessity of being physically present for dental work.
⏱ Stress of Timed Procedures
Dentistry involves timed procedures, adding stress to the job. The same treatment can take different amounts of time depending on the patient, creating pressure to adhere to schedules. This aspect of the job contrasts with professions that have more flexible deadlines.
💰 The Sales Pressure in Dentistry
She discusses the discomfort of being pushed to sell treatments, a common practice in many dental offices. To avoid this, she chose a fixed salary over a higher pay-per-procedure rate, prioritizing peace of mind. Despite the downsides, she acknowledges that dentistry is a well-paid profession.
🦷 The Respect Factor
Being a dentist carries a certain respect, which she finds useful in social situations where content creators might be judged. She uses her dual identity strategically, presenting herself as a dentist or content creator depending on the context.
🎥 Closing Thoughts
In her closing, Cafe Maddie reflects on her honest rant about the pros and cons of being a dentist. She invites viewers, especially those in similar healthcare jobs, to share their experiences. She ends by thanking her audience and promoting her other videos.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Dentist
💡Content Creator
💡Burnout
💡Networking Events
💡Physical Exhaustion
💡Patient Interaction
💡Lunch Break
💡Work-from-Home
💡Sales Pressure
💡Job Satisfaction
Highlights
Introduction to a day in the life of a part-time dentist and content creator, Cafe Maddie.
Honest discussion about the downsides of a dental career that most dentists won't talk about.
Cafe Maddie's transition from full-time to part-time dentistry due to burnout.
The physical exhaustion of dentistry, with comparisons to physical labor.
Common health issues among dentists, such as neck and back problems.
The lack of lunch breaks for dentists and the impact on work-life balance.
Emotional challenges of dealing with scared, anxious, or demanding patients daily.
The rewarding aspect of meeting diverse patients and learning about their lives.
Cafe Maddie's personal experiences with the dentist community and networking events.
The inability to work from home as a dentist compared to other professions.
The stress of timed work in dentistry and its comparison to hourly deadlines.
The pressure on dentists to sell treatments and its impact on patient relationships.
The financial benefits of being a dentist despite the challenges.
Cafe Maddie's perspective on the social advantages of being a dentist.
A candid reflection on the profession, including personal likes and dislikes.
Invitation for other healthcare professionals to share their experiences.
Conclusion and transition to more content creation and recipes in future videos.
Transcripts
hey guys welcome to Cafe Maddie and
another Vlog today instead of cooking I
wanted to take you guys around a pretty
realistic workday as a dentist I'm
currently a content creator and you
might know me better as Cafe Maddie and
my recipes but I'm also a part-time
dentist here in New York City as I take
you along my day I also wanted to talk
about something most dentists probably
won't talk about which are downsides of
this Dental career and I understand why
they won't publicly talk about it
because it'll probably look bad to their
patience and practice but in my case I
guess I don't have much to lose and can
be brutally honest about it so if you're
watching this and looking into going to
dental school I don't know watch this
and see if any of this might apply to
you and maybe think
again side note some of you might have
seen my job quitting video and might be
wondering I thought she quit her job to
pursue her dreams well if you stay till
the end of that video you'll know that
when I quit my full-time Dentistry job 2
years ago I transitioned to being
part-time and I've been parttime since
and you know I probably hated every
second of being a dentist by the time I
quit my fulltime because I was burnt out
but it became a little better and
sometimes even enjoyable once it became
a part-time gig but I'll be honest
lately compared to my content creator
job it's been a
drag out here in the wild you can see a
Creator in her natural habitat a white
man in his natural
habitat shuer hat oh the cardigan and
the barber because he you can see an
attorney and this dog fighting for his
life so I'm going to share seven things
I hate the most about being a dentist
along with some things that I do love
about it which is maybe why I haven't
let go of this job yet so here we
go number one Dentistry is physically
exhausting at the end of a workday
working as a dentist there is not a
single single day I don't feel like I
got hit by a truck you might think
dentists are mostly sitting down and
doing dainty small hand motions all day
but actually you're doing small talk
with a patient wrestling with cheek
muscles tongue and Chin muscles which
are pretty strong by the way while
staring down doing a mini construction
into a tiny hole in the mouth for 8 to
10 hours a day non-stop sometimes I
Gaslight myself too thinking why am I so
tired it's not like I'm doing physical
labor but actually
I am and it sure feels like it every
single dentist I know has neck and back
problems and a number of people I know
have gotten disc in the spine as early
as their 40s because dentists are
physically overworked okay number two
maybe this isn't a big deal but it is
for me as a dentist I don't get a lunch
break I know it's illegal but almost all
my jobs I've had in Jersey and in New
York only one dental office offered a
lunch break and instead I was expected
to eat in my downtime or when there was
a cancellation the thing is that patient
cancellation can be at 10:00 a.m. or
4:00 p.m. or or there might not be
downtime at all so when I'm at work
often times I take a few bites of my
sandwich in between patients put my
sandwich down and come back to it every
downtime that I get and when it's super
busy I only have time to finish half my
sandwich and I have to take home the
other half I don't know I feel like a
lot of healthcare workers and private
practices are like this and if you're
watching this as a dentist let me know
how it is for you I'm actually curious
if I've just been unlucky with my jobs
or so many of these places actually have
so much audacity to disrespect employee
rights number three Dentistry is
emotionally draining with a handful of
exceptions the dental office isn't
exactly where people want to be I would
say that any public facing service job
would be like this but it's a lot to
deal with when you see about 15 to 20
patients a day and most of them are
scared anxious demanding or they talk
too much or sometimes even straight up
rude it's already draining to have a
person in front of you already in pain
and getting an uncomfortable procedure
that you're performing even if at the
end of the day you're providing a much
needed solution to their problem and let
me tell you it's a thousand times worse
when they give you attitude there is
nothing more that ruins my day than a n
NY rude patient and you'll be surprised
it happens a lot more than you think and
I think the longer I'm in this
profession the fuse for dealing with BS
gets shorter with patience okay but that
being said getting to meet so many
people in so many different parts of
their life is maybe the best part of
being a dentist while some people are
draining others are truly wonderful
interesting and admirable even and I
love getting to know them as humans even
during the short time I spend with them
during their appointment you know now
that I think of it this must be the
reason why I have a hard time letting go
of my part-time dentist job the fact
that only through this job I get to see
A Slice of Life of all kinds of New
Yorkers I think I
saw 17 patients today
yeah I'm tired you might think that the
life of a pretty decent sized content
creator is cool because I get more
opportunities to meet famous talented
and successful people but when I think
of the most heartwarming and meaningful
conversations and encounters I've had in
New York it's mostly from being a
dentist and meeting all sorts of people
in New York City old young poor rich
people of all backgrounds and jobs and
terrific
personalities I'm always is touched when
I meet middle-aged daughters taking care
of their elderly mother and sometimes I
meet elderly couples taking care of each
other while one of them is sadly very
sick I meet women in their 30s single
happy and thriving women in their 40s
with teenage daughters young teachers
old professors musicians Broadway
actresses even medical students doctors
surgeons and there is so much value and
perspective I gain from being able to
interact with these people especially
when they come week after week for a
multivisit procedure as much as a nasty
patient really ruins my day when I get
to hear about someone's life story their
creative projects their dreams there's
nothing more that makes me happier so
for now maybe I don't think it's healthy
for me to be in my New York City young
professional bubble that's so easy and
comfortable and hard to escape at times
anyway I digress back to what I hate
about Dentistry okay speaking of people
number four although I like some of my
patients I don't like
dentists I said it I don't like the
dentist Network I don't like the dentist
Community I have had the absolute worst
experience going to dentist networking
events when I was looking for jobs in
New York City and I quickly realized
from these events that the culture of
dentists are generally very money-driven
salesy with a big yet fragile ego and
sometimes just straight up weird more
than one of these networking events
which mind you were at one of the most
official Dental associations in New York
I've seen disgusting middle-aged male
dentists being sleazy trying to hold my
hand while acting like they're going to
hire me flaunting about their yachts and
New York apartments and making
inappropriate comments to me multiple
occasions the biggest relief when I got
a job in New York City was not having to
go to these appalling disgusting
networking events so I didn't have to
meet more dentists in my life of course
there are exceptions and there are
dentist friends and professors that I
adore and love but in my opinion they
are far in few and number five as a
dentist I hate the fact that I can't
work from home I guess remote work is
more of a recent phenomenon since the
pandemic but I think it's definitely a
great perk in a profession the fact that
you can work from anywhere so working
from home has always been a dream of
mine and look at this cartoon I drew a
while back dreaming of the remote
Dentistry
life although it didn't work out exactly
the way I thought it would I'm actually
so happy that as a content creator I can
make content at home the rest of the
week I guess it's kind of silly but
truly a dream come true for me but
full-time Dentistry than about it you
can't get the job done or get paid
unless you're physically there it was a
nightmare for me especially during the
pandemic number six your work is timed
by the hour and it is stressful because
the nature of Dentistry isn't so black
and white and straightforward the same
procedure on one patient might take
twice as long on another patient because
of different factors so while you're
given a reasonable amount of time for an
appointment you're under a lot of
pressure to finish the task on time
especially when the next patient is
waiting outside in the waiting room this
is a lot more stressful than you think
and while I accepted it as a reality for
a long time it actually didn't occur to
me until my friend who has a tech job
pointed out how I had an hourly deadline
on a daily basis instead of a weekly or
quarterly one number seven worst of all
more often than not as a dentist you're
pushed to sell treatment and this is why
dentists often come off salesy and I get
it even as a dentist it's offputting and
it's embarrassing from the very start of
my career I really wanted to avoid this
situation at all cost because it made me
so uncomfortable that the manager or
practice owner were pushing me to sell
and be more aggressive with treatment so
that they can make more money so I took
the rout of getting a fixed salary even
if it was on the lower end so that I
wasn't paid per procedure I did get a
pay cut but the piece of Mind was so
worth it for me but I remember the
majority of the job interviews I was
doing and the jobs that I've quit right
away it really felt so awful to be put
in a position to push treatment on
patients not all practices will be this
way but some of the jobs that I've had
it definitely felt that way and that
being said being a dentist is a very
well-paid job even with the pay cut that
I just mentioned I'll be honest I like
that about Dentistry the fact that the
hard work pays well at the end of the
day I've said this before but it's a
huge privilege to enter this profession
in the first place because of the sheer
amount of money that goes into the
education but I don't know these days
you can go to a quoting boot camp that
cost a fraction of dental school
education and exceed the dentist salary
straight out of college but that's
something you should talk about with
somebody else lastly here's something
that I kind of like about being a
dentist and it's kind of minor kind of
superficial but can I be honest there is
a certain respect you can get from
saying that you are a dentist and
believe it or not it comes in pretty
handy in my content life I think there
still is a stigma out there about being
a content creator where people try to
box you into being creative but dumb or
not having a legitimate job so when I go
to an event or meet some people that
I've never met before and I read the
room and I can sense that I might be
judged or the nature of the crowd is
more like a profession-based crowd I
introduced myself as a dentist and then
when I feel like I could connect better
with creatives in the room I introduced
myself as a content creator or Tik
tocker so I guess I do like that I can
play this to my advantage outside of
work in Social settings so that was my
pretty honest rant about everything that
I hate about being a dentist and some
things that I like about it I guess
obviously this is totally limited to my
experience my personality and
preferences so take it with a grain of
salt but if you're a dentist or in a
similar Healthcare job let me know in
the comments if this resonated with you
at all I'm actually really curious to
hear about your experiences so thanks
for watching yet another video and see
you in more of my recipes and
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