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    Becoming a Clinical Asset
    Becoming a Clinical Asset
    Becoming a Clinical Asset
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    Becoming a Clinical Asset

    By Kimberly Herrmann

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    Learn insider tips to jump start your clinical dental hygiene career and increase your marketability as a clinician. Gain confidence in your skills, perform at your best, and become the clinical asset you desire to be!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKimberly Herrmann
    Release dateAug 12, 2012
    ISBN9781476146300
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      Book preview

      Becoming a Clinical Asset - Kimberly Herrmann

      Becoming a Clinical Asset

      by

      Kimberly Herrmann, R.D.H.

      2nd Edition

      Copyright 2013 – Kimberly Herrmann.

      Published on Smashwords

      WARNING: This eBook is for your personal use only.

      You may NOT Give Away, Share,

      or Resell This Intellectual Property

      In Any Way

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      All Rights Reserved

      All rights are reserved. You may not distribute this report in any way. You may not sell it, or reprint any part of it without written consent from the author, except for the inclusion of brief quotations in a review.

      Disclaimer

      The author and publisher of this book and all accompanying materials have used their best efforts in preparing this program. The author and publisher make no representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the contents of this program. They disclaim any warranties, expressed or implied, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The author and publisher shall in no event be held liable for any loss or other damages, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damages. As always, the advice of a competent legal, tax, accounting, or other professional should be sought.

      This book contains material protected under International and Federal Copyright Laws and Treaties. Any unauthorized reprint or use of this material is prohibited.

      Published by Kimberly Herrmann

      Smashwords Edition

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      Table of Contents

      About the Author

      Introduction

      Getting an Interview

      The Interview

      Now That You’re Hired

      Beginning Your Day

      Bringing Your Patient Back

      Gaining Speed

      Perfecting X-rays

      Clinical Notes and Charting

      Chatting

      Tips for Working with Kids

      Sealants

      Instrumentation and Sharpening

      Being Consistent and Being Thorough

      Ordering and Equipment

      What to Do When You’re Not Seeing a Patient

      General Health and Well-being for You

      Nutritional Counseling for Your Patient

      Dry Mouth

      Building Relationships

      What to Do if You Get Fired

      Conclusion

      Jobs to Consider & Contact Info

      My Attributes

      Expert Interviews

      About the Contributors for Expert Interviews

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      About the Author

      Kimberly has been a practicing dental hygiene clinician for over 26 years. During that time, she has held two long-term positions, lasting 10 years each. And in the most recent years, she has had the experience of temping for numerous dental offices, both in the south and out west, a few short-term and part-time employment positions, as well as direct involvement with students preparing them for employment. Kimberly has also served as a CITA grader in Mississippi and in North Carolina for the past 6 years. Kimberly’s focus from her school days forward has been to be the best clinician she could be. What she shares in this book are her tips and advice for: creative instrumentation, relationship building with patients and co-workers, increasing speed with dental hygiene procedures and staying on schedule, acclimating to new office settings with ease, and finding the perfect place of employment to suit each individual personality.

      Kimberly possesses a passion for the dental hygiene profession, for her conscientiousness as a clinician, and also a genuine desire to help others succeed and recognize their true potential. It is the combination of these passions that led to this work you are now reading. The goal of this book is to motivate and inspire young dental hygienists to also be the best they can be, to provide real solutions to the challenges that will arise as they embark on their clinical career path, and to support and encourage those who have chosen this special and unique profession.

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      Introduction

      I am writing to you from the perspective of having practiced and loved the profession of clinical dental hygiene for over 26 years. From the time I was a little girl, I have loved teeth!

      That may sound a bit strange, I agree, but me and teeth were apparently destined for a long, satisfying relationship.

      My father was an avid fisherman. We lived on the Gulf of Mexico with ample opportunities for large amounts of fish to be caught, cleaned, and eaten. As my father cleaned the fish in our backyard, he threw the fish heads and remains off to the side, quite to the enjoyment and entertainment of me and our family cat, Tommy.

      While Tommy was stuffing himself on raw fish parts (Yuk!), I was examining the fish’s mouths, inspecting and analyzing their teeth. I was fascinated by all of those tiny sharp little teeth. After a while, I even became brave enough to extract some of them!

      And the trigger fish were really intriguing – their teeth are very straight across with a square shape that reminded me of dentures. I had a grandfather with dentures who loved to elicit squeals from me by popping his dentures out at the dinner table, only after sneakily waiting for my grandmother to turn her back to us.

      I loved this game he played with me! I think I decided right then that I would take really good care of my own teeth – no dentures for me! So you see how my interest in teeth began at an early age.

      Fast forward to age 19. One of my best childhood friends, Lisa, and I both chose dental hygiene to pursue as our careers. We applied to the University Of Mississippi School Of Health Related Professions, Department of Dental Hygiene (aka Ole Miss).

      We were so excited when we were both selected for interviews and to possibly be considered for the program. Our interviews were scheduled for the same day. Perfect! We would make the 3 hour drive together – with plenty of time to calm each other’s nerves and support each other in our shared pursuit.

      We made a stop in McGee, MS at the McDonald’s on Highway 49. We were about 45 miles from the school. We were trying to stay focused and relaxed – all dressed in our finest Please pick me for your dental hygiene program attire.

      As we giggled and joked with each other, side by side in the women’s bathroom stalls at McDonald’s, suddenly Lisa was charging

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