Chapter 2- The Professional Dental Assistant Qs&As

Chapter 2- The Professional Dental Assistant Qs&As What does dental assisting require? - ANSWER-Dedication, personal responsibility, integrity, and commitment to continuing education Professionalism - ANSWER-Attitude that is apparent in everything you say and do, in and out of the dental office. Characteristics of a professional dental assistant? - ANSWER-Professional appearance. Good grooming. Good health. Appropriate dress. Professional Appearance - ANSWER-Clean, pressed uniform. Clean shoes. Hair pulled back/up, out of face. Minimal jewelry. Fingernails clean/short. Good hygiene. Teamwork - ANSWER-Together. Everyone. Accomplishes. More. Responsibility + Initiative - ANSWER-Arrive on time, don't leave early. Volunteer to help other staff members. Be willing to learn. Find things to do. Never discuss personal problems with patients or other staff members. Confidentiality - ANSWER-Never reveal any info about patients. Never discuss patients outside the office. ADAA: the American Dental Assistants Association - ANSWER-Organization that represents the profession of dental assisting. Formed in 1924. Juliette A. Southard - ANSWER-Vision was "an educated, efficient dental assistant with her own place in the profession of dentistry." She formed the ADAA. CONTINUES...