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| The _______ is the professional organization that represents the profession of dental assisting. |
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| (ADAA) American Dental Assistants Association |
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| The ______ is the national agency that is responsible for administering the certification examination and issuing certification. |
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| (DANB) Dental Assisting National Board |
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| _______ is the credential of an individual who has passed the certification examination and remains current through continuing education. |
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| (CDA) Certified Dental Assistant |
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| ______ specifies federal regulations ensuring privacy regarding a patient's healthcare information. |
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| What are some benefits of being a ADAA member? |
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| To grow personally and professionally, as well as, to keep up with legislative issues and current info. |
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| Describe the role and purpose of the ADAA. |
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| The purpose is to get the DA to take leadership positions within the organized dentisrty & health care proffessions, con't education, and comrodarie with fellow DAs |
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| What are a few career opportunities for the educational qualified dental assistant? |
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Hospital Dental Clinics
Dental Schools
(Solo, Group, specialty, Public Practices) |
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| What are some personal qualities of a dental assistant? |
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- Good Grooming
-Teamwork
- Attitude,
- Dedication
- Responsible and Take initiative
- Sensetive to patients needs
- Have empathy and be sincere
- Saying just the right thing at the right time.
etc... |
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| Describe the Characteristics of a professional dental assistant. |
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| Patience, Compassion, communicate well with patients & work well with team members. Etc, |
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| How is being a professional different from having a job? |
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| Being professional is an attitude, and is apparent in everything you do & say, in and out of the dental offices. |
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| What are some essentials of professional appearance are________ |
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| Good health, good grooming, appropriate dress and more |
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Arriving on time, volunteering to help, and showing initiative all demonstrate
__________? |
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What is considered confidential information in the dental office?
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Everything that is said and done in the dental office.
and ensures privacy protection while health info is shared among HC providers |
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| What would be Basic acceptable attire worn all the time by a dental assistant? |
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1) What would be acceptable attire worn by a dental assistant during chairside assistance?
2) How about proper attire for surgery or hospital dentistry? |
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1) Full protective wear (Jacket, gloves, mask, protective eyewear and jacket.
2) same as above except with surgical gown |
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| A person that meets the standards of a profession is called a _______ |
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| What does the acronym T.E.A.M. stand for? |
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| "Together, Everyone Accomplishes More!" |
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| How can you demonstrate that you are a responsible person? |
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1) arrive on time
2) stay for the whole shift
3) Being a coopertive Team member
4) not asking to leave early.
You should be willing to learn additional skills
And NEVER discuss your personal problems with the staff members or patients |
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What are the regulations imposed on DA in Florida?
*check Dental Board Commission on ADA website. |
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The DANB cetification is not valid for practicing in Florida. Florida does not offer reciprocity and does not license Dental Assistants; therefore you
cannot transfer a Dental Assistant license from another state.
However, If you have formal training from an ADA accredited school in another state, you are eligible to practice Dental Assisting and Radiography in Florida.
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/dentistry/info_dentalassis.pdf |
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