The Professional Dental AssistantChapter 2 Lesson 2.1Learning ObjectivesSlide 4Slide 5IntroductionSlide 7Characteristics of a Professional Dental AssistantFig. 2-1 The dental assistant is an important member of the dental healthcare team.Professional AppearanceFig. 2-2 Dental assistants in professional attire for chairside procedures.TeamworkResponsibility and InitiativeConfidentialityReview Your Personal QualitiesSlide 16The American Dental Assistants AssociationFig. 2-3 Juliette A. Southard, founder of the American Dental Assistants Association. (Courtesy of the ADAA.)Fig. 2-4 The seal of the American Dental Assistants Association. (Courtesy of the ADAA.)Dental Assisting National BoardFig. 2-5 Official logo of the Dental Assisting National Board. (Courtesy of the DANB.)Fig. 2-6 Official certificate of a certified dental assistant (CDA). (Courtesy of the DANB.)Specialty CertificationDental Assisting National Board, Inc.The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)Responsibilities of the Chairside Dental AssistantRoles of the Chairside AssistantResponsibilities of the Expanded-Function AssistantResponsibilities of the Expanded-Function AssistantThe Professional The Professional Dental AssistantDental AssistantChapter 2Chapter 2Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Chapter 2Chapter 2Lesson 2.1Lesson 2.1Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Learning ObjectivesLearning ObjectivesPronounce, define, and spell the Key Terms.Pronounce, define, and spell the Key Terms.Discuss the concept of professionalism.Discuss the concept of professionalism.Demonstrate the characteristics of a professional Demonstrate the characteristics of a professional dental assistant.dental assistant.Identify the purpose of the Health Insurance Identify the purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).(HIPAA).(Cont’d)(Cont’d)Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives(Cont’d)(Cont’d)Demonstrate the personal qualities of a Demonstrate the personal qualities of a professional dental assistant.professional dental assistant.Describe the role and purpose of the Describe the role and purpose of the American Dental Assistants Association American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA).(ADAA).Describe the benefits of membership in Describe the benefits of membership in the ADAA.the ADAA.(Cont’d)(Cont’d)Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives((Cont’d)Cont’d)Describe the role of the Dental Assisting Describe the role of the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).National Board (DANB).Explain where to obtain information about the Explain where to obtain information about the DANB.DANB.Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.IntroductionIntroductionA highly skilled dental assistant A highly skilled dental assistant is a vital member of the dental healthcare team. is a vital member of the dental healthcare team. Dental assisting is a career that requires Dental assisting is a career that requires dedication, personal responsibility, integrity, and dedication, personal responsibility, integrity, and a commitment to continuing education. a commitment to continuing education. (Cont’d)(Cont’d) Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.IntroductionIntroduction(Cont’d)(Cont’d) Becoming a dental assistant is more than acquiring Becoming a dental assistant is more than acquiring the knowledge and developing the knowledge and developing the skills; it is about becoming the skills; it is about becoming a a professional person.professional person.Professionalism is an attitude that is apparent in Professionalism is an attitude that is apparent in everything you say and do, in and everything you say and do, in and out of the dental office.out of the dental office.Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Characteristics of a Characteristics of a Professional Dental AssistantProfessional Dental AssistantProfessional appearanceProfessional appearance–Good groomingGood grooming–Good healthGood health–Appropriate dressAppropriate dressCopyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Fig. 2-1 The dental assistant is an important member Fig. 2-1 The dental assistant is an important member of the dental healthcare team.of the dental healthcare team.Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Professional AppearanceProfessional AppearanceClean, pressed uniformClean, pressed uniformClean shoesClean shoesHair pulled back or up and out of the faceHair pulled back or up and out of the faceMinimal jewelryMinimal jewelryFingernails clean and shortFingernails clean and shortGood hygieneGood hygieneCopyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Fig. 2-2 Dental assistants in professional Fig. 2-2 Dental assistants in professional attire for chairside procedures.attire for chairside procedures.Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.TeamworkTeamwork TTogetherogether EEveryoneveryone AAccomplishesccomplishes MMoreoreCopyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Responsibility and InitiativeResponsibility and InitiativeArrive on time and don’t leave early.Arrive on time and don’t leave early.Volunteer to help other staff members.Volunteer to help other staff members.Be willing to learn.Be willing to learn.Find things to do.Find things to do.Never discuss personal problems with Never discuss personal problems with patients or other staff members.patients or other staff members.Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.ConfidentialityConfidentialityEverything that is said in a dental office must Everything that is said in a dental office must remain confidential.remain confidential.Breaches of confidentiality can result in Breaches of confidentiality can result in lawsuits against all involved.lawsuits against all involved.Never reveal any information about