COS Internship: Dental Hygenist
The Colorado Department of Education defines "Professional" using the following descriptors:
time & work management
career literacy
grit and resilience
work ethic; dependable and reliable
Soft Skills I Work On
Commutation
Critical Thinking
Work Ethic
Teamwork
Resume
To me perfessionalism is the ability to have qualites for work eithic and your knowledge towards your porfession. Its doing what you love, being respectful and having a good attitude in the things you do.
Work Sites
Montrose Dental Wellness
The Pic Place
Tobler Dental
Presentation
Future Plans and Career Path
I want to become a successful dental hygienst and would love to bring healthy and smiles among others. To achieve my passion for this field, I plan on going to college and graduate from dental school. I plan to get my associates degree and in a future get my bachelor degree.
Goals I set for Myself
Commutation: It is important to commutating with the patients and co-workers.
Time Management: Making sure I get there on time and planning ahead of time in case I have to miss a day.
Confidence: Not to be afraid to ask questions and talk with the staff. I also need to be loud when calling out paitients.
Interview Q&A
What is your name ? Adriana
Where do you work? I am currently working at two different offices. Smiles or kids and comfort dental.
Where are you from? I am Colorado born and raised.
What is your favorite place to travel? I don't really like going to the same place twice, but I my go to place is Texas.
What do you like to do on your free time? I really love to travel.
How do you deal with stress at your job? It depends on the situtation, If i think its something that is going to affect long-term I like to whos causing that stress. I like to analyze the situation and take a step back.
What are dome specific things you need to know to get this job? The cool thing about the state of Colorado is you don't need any typ of certification for dental assassinating.
How did you choose the career your in? I went to college for nursing but I didn’t end up liking it but I knew I wanted to be in the medical field.
Do you think commutation skills are important to your job? I would definitely say that commutation is the most important skill to have just because youre having to communicate through employees and makes things smoother.
If you could go back to the beginning of your career, would you change anything different? Gotten into dental assistance right after high school.
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