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Title: How To Get Your First Dental Assistant Job


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How To Get Your First Dental Assistant Job
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • Take Advantage Of Your Internship
  • 2. Network And Volunteer In The Community
  • 3. Consider Additional Certifications And
    Licenses
  • 4. Know Where To Look
  • 5. Develop An Interview-Winning Resume
  • 6. Prepare For Common Dental Assistant Interview
    Questions

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Take Advantage Of Your Internship
  • If youre completing your Dental Assisting
    training at a reputable program, then an
    internship will be included in your coursework.
  • Finding and winning a Dental Assisting internship
    is very difficult
  • Hands-on training looks great on your resume and
    can help when looking for your first position
  • Its an opportunity to work alongside experienced
    dental professionals and build your network
  • Youll get the best results (and set yourself up
    for a successful career after graduation) if you
    take this internship seriously and take advantage
    of your time with these dental professionals.

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Network And Volunteer In The Community
  • Speaking of networking this is absolutely
    something to focus on in the weeks and days after
    finishing your studies.
  • After all, its all about who you know!
    Definitely listen to the networking and volunteer
    opportunities recommended by your school.
  • If none are suggested, make sure to ask.

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Consider Additional Certifications And licenses
  • The good news is, your previous internship hours
    will count towards this 1,000 hours of work
    experience.
  • Remember that your program is your best partner
    in this search, so make sure to take advantage of
    your time there to seek assistance in this area.
  • Beyond licensing, some students decide to give
    their job search a leg up by obtaining additional
    Dental Assisting certifications. There are a
    number of certification you may be interested in
    obtaining.

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Know Where To Look
  • Your Dental Assisting program will be a huge help
    to you when looking for your first position out
    of school, but you should put some effort into
    looking for opportunities on your own, too.
  • You should begin looking for Dental Assistant
    opportunities before you finish training. Dont
    be afraid to start developing relationships and
    putting out feelers at various dental practices
    in the area.
  • Even if a practice isnt looking to hire, they
    may know of another place that is or can put you
    on a list to call in the future. If nothing else,
    the practice of approaching a dentist office will
    help you feel more comfortable and confident.

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Develop An Interview Winning Resume
  • Take some time to craft a professional resume.
    There are a few best practices you should follow
  • Keep your resume to a single page.
  • Only include information that will be interesting
    and relevant to a dental practice.
  • Include a brief summary of core competencies
    including both soft and hard skills. For example
    detail-oriented (soft skill) and equipment
    sterilization (hard skill).
  • Include the name of the Dental Assisting program
    you completed.
  • Include any and all dental-related roles paid
    or unpaid. Include duties performed, skills
    gained, and any notable achievements.

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Prepare For Common Dental Assistant Interview
Questions
  • Every practice will vary in their approach to
    interviews, but there are a few common questions
    that most Dental Assistants are asked during this
    process
  • Why did you choose a career in Dental Assisting?
  • What steps do you take to prepare for a patient
    visit?
  • How would you explain the need for a dental
    procedure to a patient who doesnt understand its
    importance?
  • How do you maintain patient confidentiality?
  • Whats your comfort level with dental practice
    management software?

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