Dental Associations
What does DANB stand for?
Dental Assistant National Board
What does TEAM stand for?
Together, everyone achieves more
What are the types of dental assistants? Name three.
Chairside assistant, expanded functions assistant, and sterilization assistant.
What are the requirements for footwear?
Shoes with no holes, sneakers, and laces should be nice, clean, and in good condition.
What does ADAA stand for
American Dental Assistant Association
How can you represent Confidentiality?
No discussions about the patient's personal information to anyone outside of the dental office.
What does a sterilization assistant do?
Sterilize the instruments and equipment to prevent the spread of infection.
What are the 3 essential appearances that you need in dental assisting?
Good health, good grooming, and appropriate dress.
Who was the founder of ADAA?
Juliette A. Southhard
What is professionalism?
Professionalism is an attitude that is apparent in everything you do and say, in and out of the dental office.
What does a chairside assistant do?
Assist the dentist during procedures and side alongside them, prepare the patient, ensure the patient's comfort, mix and pass the materials the dental materials.
True or False: You can't put any jewelry at all in the dental office.
False
What is the purpose of DANB?
It is responsible for testing for dental assistants and issuing the credential of certified dental assistant (CDA)
What are the 4 main things that a dental assistant can demonstrate responsibility?
1. Arriving on time
2. Staying for a full shift
3. Being a cooperative team member
4. Not asking to leave
What does a business/administrative assistant do?
They greet people and answer the phone, schedule patient visits, manage the patients' records, and maintain the privacy of the patient information.
What should we be aware of when we have body piercings, tattoos, and extreme hairdos?
What is in the DANB examination?
Radiology, infection control, and general chairside
What 4 personal qualities should a dental assistant preform in the workplace?
1. Demonstrate sensitivity to patients' needs
2. Show empathy
3. Say, "the right thing at the right time"
4. Be sincere
What does an expanded-functions assistant do? Name at least one thing.
They place dental sealants, take impressions, apply fluoride, and place a retraction cord.
When wearing scrubs, what should you be cautious of?
Wearing appropriate undergarments.