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Illustrate how the role of the dental assistant integrates with the roles of other members of the dental team
Assessment Strategies
in an oral, written or graphic assessment
Criteria
identify members of a typical dental team
compare scope of practice for each member of the team
compare educational requirements for each team member
you assess your own personal biases
you reflect on your own dental customs/traditions and how they may differ from patients and those of other members of the dental team
you identify resources to bridge language barriers within the community and/or dental team members, if applicable
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Maintain professional confidentiality
Assessment Strategies
by responding to scenarios that present confidentiality issues and decisions
Criteria
response correctly identifies confidentiality issues
response presents effective strategies to prevent a breach of confidentiality
response is tactful
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Cultivate a professionally ethical climate
Assessment Strategies
in an oral, written or graphic response to ethical dilemmas
Criteria
accurately identify the ethical issue
explain why it is an ethical issue
propose a course of action
predict the impact of proposed course of action
logically defend choice
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Respond to a request to perform a task that is not legally permitted to be delegated to a dental assistant
Assessment Strategies
in an oral, written, or graphic assessment
Criteria
communicate your concern in a polite and professional manner
define the problem, referencing the appropriate state statute
point out the risks of undertaking a task that is out of the scope of the dental assistant role
ask to be excused from undertaking the task
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Prepare your dental assistant resume and cover letter
Assessment Strategies
in the development of a resume and cover letter
Criteria
honestly present information that to the best of your knowledge is true
resume contains only relevant information
resume reflects your capability and skills
resume documents work history in chronological order beginning with the most recent
resume contains clear evidence of the skills/training necessary to do the job
resume is easy to read: no incomplete sentences, elimination of "I," no long paragraphs, organized to highlight most important information
resume presents a professional image
resume has 100 percent correct spelling and grammar
cover letter follows standard business letter format
cover letter showcases your professional qualifications and skills
cover letter requests an interview
cover letter has 100 percent correct letter format
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Prepare for a job interview for a dental assistant position
Assessment Strategies
in a mock interview
in a portfolio or social media profile or other tool identified by your instructor
Criteria
arrive for interview early
dress professionally
greet the interviewer with confidence and warmth
demonstrate comfortable, poised manner
maintain appropriate eye contact
are courteous
honestly present information that to the best of your knowledge is true
answer questions thoroughly, without presenting irrelevant or inappropriate information
show sincere interest and enthusiasm for the employment situation
ask questions that show knowledge about the dental office and insight about the job, but are not benefits-related
express appreciation to the interviewer(s)
showcase your qualifications and skills to present yourself as a high performing candidate (i.e. portfolio, social media profile)
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Develop a professional development plan
Assessment Strategies
in the development of a professional develop plan
Criteria
plan is focused on your continued growth after graduation
plan sets goals for completing certification and other professional growth goals
plan specifies professional organizations that you will join, illustrating how your membership will contribute to your professional development
plan lays out strategies and timelines for professional development
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Evaluate professionalism as it relates to a dental practice or dental healthcare environment
Assessment Strategies
in an oral, written, or graphic assessment
Criteria
identify components of professionalism
explain the ADAA code of professional conduct
identify your college program policies related to professionalism