Characteristics of a Professional Dental Assistant
DANB
CDA
ADAA
MISC.
100
An attitude that is apparent in everything you do or say, in and out of the dental office-
What is professionalism
100
Is responsible for testing dental assistants and issuing the credential of a CDA
What is Dental Assisting National Board
100
Offers three national certifications
What is Dental Assisting National Board
100
An organization that represents the profession of dental assisting-
What is American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA)
100
Works directly with the dentist in the treatment area.
What is the chairside dental assistant
200
The essential aspects of a professional appearance includes-
What is good health, good grooming, and appropriate dress.
200
Recognizes DANB as the national certification agency for dental assistants.
What is American Dental Association
200
Focuses on General Chairside Assisting and is DANB's primary certification.
What is the certified dental assistant examination
200
Formed the American Dental Assistants Association in 1924.
What is Juliette A. Southard
200
Delegation of functions varies among states depending on the individual states or provinces Dental Practice Act.
What is the expanded-functions dental assistant
300
Teamwork is extremely important in a dental office. The letters in the word team mean-
What is Together Everyone Accomplishes More
300
Is a voluntary credential and is not mandatory in all states.
What is certification
300
Contains two separate components covering Orthodontic Assisting and Infection Control.
What is the certified orthodontic assistant examination
300
Is based in Bloomingdale, IL.
What is the ADAA corporation
300
Also known as the secretarial assistant, business assistant, or receptionist.
What is the Administrative Assistant
400
Never discuss patients with anyone outside the dental office. Everything that is said or done in the office must remain-
What is Confidential
400
For dental assistants to be permitted to teach in an ADA accredited dental-assisting program, they must be currently certified by..
What is DANB
400
Consists of four component exams, coronal polishing, sealants, topical anesthetic, and topical fluoride.
What is the certified preventive functions dental assistant
400
Membership is tripartite, which means that when you join the ADAA, you become a member of-
What is the state component, the local component, and the national organization
400
Promotes the patient's confidence in the entire office and improves his or her dental experience.
What is the professional appearance
500
Laws that apply to all types of healthcare providers regarding methods that must be used to ensure that a patients privacy is protected.
What is HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996)
500
Also offers state-specific dental assisting expanded-function examinations.
What is DANB
500
Successful completion of the DANB exam entitles the assistant to use the...credential and wear the official certification pin.
What is the CDA credential
500
By becoming a member..., dental assistants can be proactive and take leadership positions within organized dentistry and the healthcare profession.
What is of the ADAA
500
Logo is shaped as a triangle and is presented on a pin and on the CDA certificate.
What is the DANB logo
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