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37. Employment Strategies. Obtaining National Certification. Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Three major categories Radiology Infection control General chairside Obtain certification through three pathways. Pathway I. Graduate from American Dental Association (ADA) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Employment Strategies
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Obtaining National Certification
• Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)– Three major categories
• Radiology• Infection control• General chairside
– Obtain certification through three pathways
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Pathway I
• Graduate from American Dental Association (ADA)– Accredited dental assisting or hygiene
program
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)– Certified
• Two-year eligibility
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Pathway II
• High school graduate or GED
• Minimum of two years of work experience
• CPR– Certified
• Two-year eligibility
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Pathway III
• Status as current or previous DANB certified dental assistant (CDA)– Graduation from a doctor of dental science
(DDS)– Doctor of medical dentistry (DMD) program
accredited by the ADA
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Pathway III
• CPR– Certified
• Two-year eligibility
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Employment
• Solo or partnership practice
• Group practice
• Dental specialty practice
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Employment
• Other employment choices– School clinics and laboratories– Veterans’ hospitals– Dental supply companies– Insurance companies
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Employment Search
• What qualities are desired by employer?
• What areas of growth are available in the situation?
• What strengths could I bring to the position?
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Employment Search
• What areas could be improved?
• Overall, what type of dentistry is interesting to me?
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Preparing aCover Letter and a Resumé
• Cover letter– Communicate your potential value and any
specific personal attributes to employer
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Preparing a Cover Letter and a Resumé
• Resumé– Present specific information in an attractive
and professional format– Stress achievements and skills related to
employment
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Personal Portfolio
• Share with the dental office your certificates and letters of recommendation
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Interview Process
• Leaving the interview and following up– Send a follow-up thank-you letter after an
interview
• Receiving an offer of employment– Appropriate time to ask about benefits and
salary if not discussed during the interview
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Professional Conduct During Employment
• Maintain a professional appearance on the job
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Successful Career
• Terminating employment– Evaluate career goals and decide if a move
is a necessary action– Always leave on good terms in case you
need to return
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Successful Career
• Continued success– Dental assisting is a rewarding career both
personally and professionally– Continue to stay challenged and
knowledgeable!