Learning Objectives
                Lesson 2.1: The Professional 
                             Dental Assistant
        1. Pronounce, define, and spell the key terms.
        2. Describe and demonstrate the 
           characteristics of a professional dental 
           assistant, including the following:
             • Explain why confidentiality is very important in a 
               dental office.
             • Identify the purpose of the Health Insurance 
               Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 
               (HIPAA).
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                          Learning Objectives
                Lesson 2.1: The Professional 
                      Dental Assistant (Cont.)
        3. Identify the educational requirements and 
           career opportunities for the educationally 
           qualified dental assistant.
        4. Explain the role and purpose of the American 
           Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) and the 
           Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), 
           including benefits of membership and 
           certification.
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                                  Introduction
        A highly skilled dental assistant is a vital 
            member of the dental healthcare team 
        Dental assisting is a career that requires:
              Dedication
              Personal responsibility
              Integrity
              A commitment to continuing education
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                          Introduction (Cont.) 
        Becoming a dental assistant is more than 
            acquiring the knowledge and developing the 
            skills
              It is about becoming a professional person
        Professionalism is an attitude that is apparent 
            in everything you say and do, in and out of 
            the dental office
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             Characteristics of a Professional 
                             Dental Assistant 
        Professional appearance
        Good grooming
        Good health
        Appropriate dress
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