Successful Disability Employment: ROI Strategies for Business
Employment Strategies
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Employment Strategies
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Obtaining National Certification
• Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)– Three major categories
• Radiology• Infection control• General chairside
– Obtain certification through three pathways
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Pathway I
• Graduate from American Dental Association (ADA)– Accredited dental assisting or hygiene
program
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)– Certified
• Two-year eligibility
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Pathway II
• High school graduate or GED
• Minimum of two years of work experience
• CPR– Certified
• Two-year eligibility
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Pathway III
• Status as current or previous DANB certified dental assistant (CDA)– Graduation from a doctor of dental science
(DDS)– Doctor of medical dentistry (DMD) program
accredited by the ADA
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Pathway III
• CPR– Certified
• Two-year eligibility
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Employment
• Solo or partnership practice
• Group practice
• Dental specialty practice
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Employment
• Other employment choices– School clinics and laboratories– Veterans’ hospitals– Dental supply companies– Insurance companies
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Employment Search
• What qualities are desired by employer?
• What areas of growth are available in the situation?
• What strengths could I bring to the position?
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Employment Search
• What areas could be improved?
• Overall, what type of dentistry is interesting to me?
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Preparing aCover Letter and a Resumé
• Cover letter– Communicate your potential value and any
specific personal attributes to employer
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Preparing a Cover Letter and a Resumé
• Resumé– Present specific information in an attractive
and professional format– Stress achievements and skills related to
employment
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Personal Portfolio
• Share with the dental office your certificates and letters of recommendation
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Interview Process
• Leaving the interview and following up– Send a follow-up thank-you letter after an
interview
• Receiving an offer of employment– Appropriate time to ask about benefits and
salary if not discussed during the interview
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Professional Conduct During Employment
• Maintain a professional appearance on the job
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Successful Career
• Terminating employment– Evaluate career goals and decide if a move
is a necessary action– Always leave on good terms in case you
need to return
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Successful Career
• Continued success– Dental assisting is a rewarding career both
personally and professionally– Continue to stay challenged and
knowledgeable!