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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