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Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Interview questions





Dental hygienist. Job interview questions

Why did you choose to be a dental hygienist? When did you decide this?
How do you feel about working with crying children? Older people? Handicapped people?
Please describe a typical day at work.
What do you like most about your job?
Is there anything about your profession that you don’t like?
How much training have you had, and do you feel it has been good training?
Would you work full time? Part time? Flexible hours?
What are your five year goals? Ten year goals?
What aspects of your last job did you like best? What did you like least?
Just coming out of school, how do you feel you would fit into our office?
What advice would you give to someone who wants to be a dentist/dental Hygienist
Why do you want to work for our company?
What is your experience working with children?
Describe your ideal work environment.
What do you feel are the most important qualities in being a good hygienist?
What are your greatest strengths?
Give me an example of a time you had to make a difficult decision.
Tell me about yourself.
How would your coworkers describe you?
What is your weakness?
Describe your average day as a Dental Hygienist.
How do you handle a patient who is scared or uncomfortable?

Thursday, October 20, 2016

At the dental clinic: useful phrases

Good day
How are you?
Are you allergic to any medicines?
Does it hurt?
When does it hurt?
All the time?
Where does it hurt?
Does it hurt when you bite?
Open your mouth, please
When was the last time you saw a dentist?
Does the cold water or air hurt you?
Does it hurt anymore?
Bite again
Close your mouth a little, please
Do not brush tonight
Turn your head to the left
Bite slowly
Spit out, please
How often do you brush your teeth?
Turn your head to the right
Do not chew on this side for 24 hours
Do not rinse tonight
Call me if it does not get better
Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes
It might be sore for a while
You will need to come back for another appointment
Can I make an appointment to see the hygienist …?
I'd like a check-up
When did you last visit the dentist?
Have you had any problems?
Would you like to come through?
I've got toothache
I'd like a clean and polish, please
You've got an abscess
Can you open your mouth, please?
A little wider, please
I'm going to give you an x-ray
Please take a seat
You've got a bit of decay in this one
Would you like to rinse your mouth out?
You should make an appointment with the hygienist
How much will it cost?
Let me know if you feel any pain

Basic dental instruments