How To Get Your First Dental Assistant Job

1. How To Get Your First Dental Assistant Job

2. 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

3. Take Advantage Of Your Internship • If you’re 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 • It’s an opportunity to work alongside experienced dental professionals and build your network • You’ll 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.

4. 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, it’s 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.

5. 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.

6. 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. Don’t be afraid to start developing relationships and “putting out feelers” at various dental practices in the area. • Even if a practice isn’t 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.

7. 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.

8. 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 doesn’t understand its importance? • How do you maintain patient confidentiality? • What’s your comfort level with dental practice management software?

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