The definition of professional
What is a person who meets the standards of a profession
what are essential aspects of a professional appearance
what is -Good Health, Good Grooming, Appropriate Dress
is your attitude important?
Yes a patients, coworkers, and employers appreciate the dental assistant who has a good attitude
meaning of HIPAA
how do you stay in good health
how can assistants demonstrate work responsibilities?
arriving on time, staying for full shift, being a cooperate team member, and not asking to leave early.
what does certified dental assistant (CDA) mean?
what is the nationally recognized credential of the dental assistant who has passed the DANB certification examination and keeps current in practice through continuing education
good grooming requires
what is personal cleanliness, taking a bath/shower daily, using deodorant, and practicing good oral hygiene.
what is confidentiality
personal and financial information about their patients must be held in strict confidence and must not be discussed with others.
What is the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)?
What is the National Agency responsible for administering the certification examination and issuing the credential of certified dental assistant
what do you want to avoid using/having when working in a dental office.
what is do not wear perfume or cologne and refrain from using tobacco products. Also excessive makeup and jewelry should also not be worn.
what are some personal qualities
demonstrating sensitivity to the patients needs, show empathy, say the right thing at the right time, and be sincere.
The American Dental Assistant Association (ADAA) is?
What is the professional organization that represents the profession of dental assisting on a national level
what should your appropriate dress involves
what can be dedication for an assistant
what is dental practices, patients, and the profession of dental assisting.