Question 1

A dental hygienist in private practice realizes he has potential for mentoring others and begins course work to obtain a master's degree.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

A dental hygienist looking for resources to help repay school loans should apply for which one of the following employment opportunities?

Accepted Answer

The National Health Service Corps offers loan repayment programs for dental hygienists who commit to working in designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) for at least two years. This program can provide up to $50,000 in loan repayment assistance.

Question 3

What type of resume format highlights a dental hygienist's efforts and success in implementing a periodontal program that increased the practice's production by 20%?

Accepted Answer

A functional resume format is designed to highlight specific skills and accomplishments rather than the chronological order of employment. This format is ideal for showcasing the success of implementing a periodontal program and its impact on production, focusing on the candidate's abilities and achievements.

Question 4

A dental hygienist who wishes to work in a management position should pursue employment in which type of practice setting?

Accepted Answer

Corporate dental practices generally have a larger organizational structure, which may provide opportunities for dental hygienists to advance to management positions. These organizations may also offer more resources for professional development and training in management skills. While private practices may provide some opportunities for management positions, they are often smaller and may have limited opportunities for advancement. Nursing homes and schools also tend to have smaller dental departments and may not provide as many opportunities for management roles.

Question 5

All of the following statements regarding cover letters are true EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

Using a generic template is not recommended as it may not effectively convey the individual's qualifications and may come across as impersonal. Instead, a cover letter should be tailored to the specific position being offered.

Question 6

Many dental hygienists find employment through all of the following resources EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

Asking a close coworker if he or she knows of openings is not an exception; it's a common method for finding job opportunities in many fields, including dental hygiene. Networking (B), reading classified ads (C), and searching online platforms like Craigslist (D) are all typical strategies for job hunting. The question asks for the exception, implying all options are viable methods except one, but in this context, all provided options are indeed common ways dental hygienists might find employment. Therefore, the premise of the question is flawed as all options are actually valid methods.

Question 7

As a health service officer,a dental hygienist may be required to respond to natural disasters.An associate's degree is the minimum requirement to become a health service officer.

Accepted Answer

The first statement is true as dental hygienists may be required to respond to natural disasters as part of their role as a health service officer. The second statement is false as an associate's degree is not the minimum requirement to become a dental hygienist, but rather the minimum requirement to become a health service officer in general. Dental hygienists typically require specific education and licensure beyond an associate's degree.

Question 8

A dental hygienist wanting to become a researcher is identifying his or her

Accepted Answer

The desire to become a researcher is a specific career goal. Career development refers to the overall process of advancing in a career, career identity refers to how a person identifies with their chosen career, and career plan refers to the specific steps and strategies a person takes to achieve their career goals.

Question 9

A working interview can ensure the applicant and dental team work well together.During a working interview the applicant should not expect to be paid because he or she has not yet been offered employment.

Accepted Answer

The first statement about a working interview being a way to ensure compatibility between the applicant and dental team is true. However, it is common practice for a working interview to be unpaid since it is not yet an official employment offer. Therefore, the second statement is false.

Question 10

A dental hygienist's priority in career planning is to ensure her or his career satisfaction is the priority.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Other than a traditional one-on-one interview,what is the BEST way to determine whether a dental practice meets a dental hygienist's practice philosophy and expectations for employment?

Accepted Answer

A working interview provides the dental hygienist with an opportunity to observe the practice in action, including team interactions and patient care, which can give a more accurate assessment of whether the practice aligns with their practice philosophy and employment expectations. The other options can provide helpful information, but they may not give as complete of a picture as a working interview.

Question 12

Career planning will help a dental hygienist achieve career satisfaction because she or he will evaluate if original career goals have been met,and can then make necessary changes to achieve goals or create new ones.

Accepted Answer

Career planning allows individuals to evaluate their current career path, assess whether their goals have been met, and make necessary changes to achieve career satisfaction. By regularly reviewing and adjusting career goals, dental hygienists can ensure that they are fulfilling their professional aspirations and continue to experience job satisfaction.

Quiz 53: Career Development