Get an annual fiscal examination. (President's Page).An annual physical examination is critical ensure long-term health. It is equally important to have an annual fiscal examination to ensure your long term financial health. Do You Know Your Net Worth? You are priceless price·less adj. 1. Of inestimable worth; invaluable. 2. Highly amusing, absurd, or odd: a priceless remark. . Clever mind. Bright smile. Doctor says "I can't work without you." You are worth your weight in gold. Read about your value below. ADAA ADAA Anxiety Disorders Association of America ADAA American Dental Assistants Association ADAA Art Dealers Association of America (since 1962; New York City, NY, USA) ADAA Aberdeen and District Angling Association is a great place to grow. It can assist you in Putting Your Future in Focus--It can be a best ROI (Return On Investment) The monetary benefits derived from having spent money on developing or revising a system. In the IT world, there are more ways to compute ROI than Carter has liver pills (and for those of you who never heard of that expression, it means a lot). = Return on Your Investment. If you want to increase your self worth for instance with extended duties, ADAA offers Legislative Assistance Program Funds that can assist with the legislative process to achieve this. We can assist with Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most advocacy on issues important to Dental Assistants dental assistant n. A person trained to assist a dentist with clinical and administrative procedures. . You have the power to make a difference. Enjoy economic benefits of ADAA as well as services that can save you money: * Professional liability insurance * Accidental death and dismemberment insurance Accidental death and dismemberment insurance (also known as AD&D) covers death or dismemberment as a result of an accident. In contrast to life insurance, AD&D generally would not pay survivor benefits in the case of death by illness. * On-line employment service on the net * Discounts on homestudy education and seminars * Free CE in your Journal * Free subscriptions to Linda Miles' Dynamic Data Newsletter and PennWell's Dental Equipment & Materials * ADAA's own credit card through MBNA MBNA Monument Builders of North America MBNA Mercedes-Benz North America MBNA Maryland Bank, National Association MBNA Maryland Bank North America MBNA Mount Baker Nurses Association (Bellingham, Washington) * Group rates on health and life insurance Don't let "S.E.P." someone else's problems or other organizations determine the assistant's role in relation to access to oral health care. This is about you, your ADAA investment or your future--you are more than an employee. Keep in balance. Your Professional Way of life. Your Investment--Protect it! It's about Your Association and My Association. VALUE OF A DENTAL ASSISTANT Dental Assisting is an ever changing and challenging career requiring a multitude of talents with the ability to adapt to the needs of the patient and the practice. The more educated the dental assistant the more benefits to the patients and the practice. An educated dental assistant brings the following advantages to the dental practice Noun 1. dental practice - the practice of dentistry practice - the exercise of a profession; "the practice of the law"; "I took over his practice when he retired" : Trust--patients are more likely to be satisfied and comfortable with their dental treatment if they are aware that the assistant is educated as well as knowledgeable and up to date in all areas of responsibility. As a result, gaining the trust of the patient whether in the operatory or at the front desk is so very important to the success and viability of the practice. Productivity--educated assistants are trained in the latest procedures and techniques. As a result, valuable time is not lost by the dentist and staff to instruct, explain or teach at the expense of the patient and the practice. Loyalty--educated assistants consider themselves professional. They will remain employed with the same office longer, become more valuable and an integral part of the dental team. As a result, time and money are not utilized to recruit, train, and introduce a new assistant to the patient and practice. Dental assisting requires a wide spectrum of knowledge gained through education. The ability to maintain that proficiency pro·fi·cien·cy n. pl. pro·fi·cien·cies The state or quality of being proficient; competence. Noun 1. proficiency - the quality of having great facility and competence as a dental assistant is a life-long commitment of training and continuing education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). . The home-study library, produced by the American Dental Assistants Association can provide for the continuing education needs and requirements of your dental assistant. Whether clinical or business assistant, there is an educational curriculum available to increase the worth and make your assistant more valuable to your practice. Presented 1999 Delegates Handbook |
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