Update: As I have recently started shadowing a dental practice (Highland Dental of Hayward), I plan to blog weekly about dental shadowing and post-bac life.
Following up from this past week's blog post about professional qualities of a dentist and their practice, I interviewed the dentists, dental assistants, and office manager from the practice I currently shadow to gain their perspectives on the matter. The following are their responses:
Following up from this past week's blog post about professional qualities of a dentist and their practice, I interviewed the dentists, dental assistants, and office manager from the practice I currently shadow to gain their perspectives on the matter. The following are their responses:
| Qualities of a great... (From the perspective of) Dentists: Dental Assistants: Office Manager: | ...Dentist. - Educationally Driven: Has credentials to practice yet continues to take classes to review skills, relevant literature, and latest technology to provide patients with better treatment. - Patience: Focusing on the quality of treatment instead of trying to sloppily finish the procedure as quick as possible. - Understanding: Able to relate to their patients as well as clearly explain procedures, oral health, and even costs. | ...Dental Practice. - Friendly: Showcasing a welcoming atmosphere once patients arrive and displaying proper chair-side manners. - Synergistic: Staff work well together and educates/provides constructive criticism for one another. - Perceptive: Staff able to gauge patient's personality and provide a positive experience without offending the patient. |
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