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What are some of the things the DA is responsible for throughout the day?
What is meant by the term "clinical skills"?
Sitting chair side of the dentist
What does ADAA stand for and what is the purpose of the ADAA?
ADAA stands for American Dental Assisting Association and the purpose of the ADAA is to represent the profession of dental assisting.
The degree awarded when a dentist graduates from a dental university in the United States is...
a D.D.S (Doctor of Dental Surgery)
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What is the public's expectation of health care providers
Demonstrating compassion with patients while communicating with team members and patients
Why is teamwork important in the dental office
If there are many assistants in an office, they should be willing to substitute for others in case of emergency
What is required before a dental laboratory technician can perform a task?
A written prescription from the doctor/dentist
Duties of the business assistant include...
Greeting patients and answering the telephone
The minimal education requirement for a registered dental hygienist is _____ academic years of college study and an associate’s degree in an ADA-accredited dental hygiene program.
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Explain good health in the dental assisting career
Getting a good amount of sleep, having a balanced diet, and maintaining exercise
How can having a positive attitude affect patient care?
It can ease the patients into a sense of comfort when they're in the office, making them have an overall better experience
Specialty that treats children birth to adolescence and older if special needs patient.
Pediatrics
Which dental specialty became the first dental specialty in 36 years when it was granted recognition by the ADA in 1999?
Oral and Maxillofacial radiology
Managing financial arrangements is generally the role of the
Explain good grooming in the dental assisting career
Paying attention to detail of your own appearance. Taking daily showers, applying deodorant, and maintaining good oral hygiene.
What can you do to show initiative in the dentist office?
The national association representing the dental assisting profession and keeps the DA informed of new laws
ADAA
The dental specialty of ___________ uses new and sophisticated imaging techniques to locate and diagnose diseases of the jaw, head, and neck
Oral and Maxillofacial radiology
Dental public health dentists treat the __________ rather than the individual.
What are some of the guidelines for professional appearance?
Clean and well kept scrubs and shoes, hair should be up, clean and short fingernails (no acrylics), no visible body tattoos, and no tobacco products.
What is HIPAA?
(the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a set of federal privacy laws that apply to all healthcare providers regarding methods to ensure patient privacy.
Specialty that deals with diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the pulp (nerves and blood vessels)
Endodontics
Which of the following normally does not work in the dental office with the other members of the dental health team?
Dental laboratory technician
Which specialty of dentistry performs biopsies and works closely with oral surgeons to provide a diagnosis?
Oral pathologist