RDAEF Testimonials

I sponsored one of my RDA assistants at the Loma Linda University RDAEF II program. It was great experience for both myself and my assistant. The program is very detail oriented with a lot of hands on learning. All of the instructors and doctors that lead the program provide a great classroom environment as well as a one on one when needed. Sponsoring my assistant in this program was one of the best decisions for the practice. The skills that the RDAEF II program at Loma Linda University teaches the assistants far exceeded my expectations and it shows in the quality of work that my assistant can now do. My assistant has become a great asset to the company. Because she is able to pack cord, take final impressions, do the fillings and deliver the crowns, it allows me to have more time so I can spend it where I am more needed.  We are even able to add more patients to our schedule. I recommend an RDAEF II in every practice!

In short, I have worked 40+ hours a week for 15 years. Raising 3 boys just trying to even make time to spend with them was very hard! I felt like I was barely surviving. There were days where I was leaving the house at 6 in the morning and not getting back home until 7 at night. By that time there was only enough time for homework, very fast dinner, showers then bed by 8:30, only to do it all over again the next day. After graduating, I was able to find an amazing doctor who was not only willing to pay what I am worth but also willing to teach me and show me different ways to do things. He always takes time to explain what he is doing and why he is doing it.  I only work 3 days a week now and I make more money then I ever have! I’m able to have so much time with my family. I tell every RDA I know to come take the program at Loma Linda. I’m proud of this program and that I was able to be apart of it!!!

Being a RDAEF2 was something I always wanted to do ever since I moved to California and I discovered the multiple opportunities that a RDAEF2 would provide. I finally had the chance to attend LLU.

I graduated in 2020, but even during a COVID epidemic I was able to find a job as RDAEF2 before graduating and taking my board exams. Where I lived there were not that many of us (RDAEF2s) so I had to fight for my position and my duties. Currently, I am working at a new office now for almost two years, where I can do almost everything and patients love me and they ask to see me. I work only 3 days a week, giving me the opportunity to spend time and do the things I always wanted to do with my kids. I am in the position to request the days I want to work.

If you love dentistry as much as I love it, then you will fight for your position or be grateful at the office that you are at. Work hard, study and practice and you will be rewarded.

Best of luck and I hope to see you join the great community of RDAEFs.