Rosey,
I agree with the others in that it takes time to find a decent position. I too hope you don't give up entirely. However, we all understand that you have to pay the bills and that sometimes you have to take a side step for a while.
Saying this with my tongue in my cheek- I can't help but wonder if dental x-ray experience would look good on the resume for NDE work? :)
By all means, don't be a stranger, this industry needs new blood such as you are.
Chet Guilford