Dental Assistant Mock Interview

Practice 25 Dental Assistant interview questions covering clinical skills, patient care, and office procedures.

Question 19 of 25

Tell me about yourself.

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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"I recently graduated with my Diploma in Business Administration and am looking for my first opportunity as a dental assistant. In my spare time, I like to go for walks with my dog, and babysit my new nephew."

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"I am a calm and quiet leader, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Even though I am quiet, I can motivate my team and keep morale high. I have been a senior dental assistant for ten years now and love this career path."

Heather Douglass

Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.

When an interviewer asks an open-ended question like this, it can be difficult to know where to begin...and end! This question haunts many individuals who may accidentally go a little too in-depth into their personal lives. It happens. Keep your reply light, and work relevant. Share how you became interested in this career path and what you enjoy about it. This is an excellent opportunity to describe yourself by discussing the strengths and qualities that you bring.

Heather Douglass

Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.

"I am a reliable and detail-oriented person and am very committed to the work I do. I take pride in a job well done and have always held myself to a very high standard. I graduated with my degree in Dental Hygiene with a 4.0 GPA and I am always looking for ways to improve and gain more knowledge. I am also good at building relationships, and I enjoy the opportunity to ease patients' anxiety and help them feel comfortable while at the dentist. I'm looking forward to a new chapter of learning and contributing to the team environment at this practice. Outside of work, I enjoy biking and cooking with my family and traveling whenever we have the chance."

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25Dental Assistant Interview Questions & Answers

1.Have you progressed in your dental career, as expected?

Dental Assistant Mock Interview

Tell me about yourself.

25Dental Assistant Interview Questions & Answers

1.Have you progressed in your dental career, as expected?

2.What procedure do you use to sterilize dental equipment?

3.Are you CPR certified?

4.Do you prefer to work on your own, or as a part of a team?

5.What will you contribute to this dental office?

6.Tell me about your relationship with the last dentist you supported.

7.How would your co-workers describe your attention to detail?

8.Do you speak any other languages?

9.Tell me about your leadership qualities.

10.How do you handle stress?

11.Where do you see your career in five years?

12.What has been your best experience thus far, as a dental assistant?

13.What are three key traits a dental assistant needs to have?

14.If a patient complains they had to wait too long to see the doctor, what will you do?

15.What questions do you have for me?

16.Tell me some techniques you use to keep an office organized?

17.Would you be willing to work over 40 hours a week?

18.What are your salary expectations?

19.Tell me about yourself.

20.Tell me about an organization or group outside of work that you contributed to.

21.Do you prefer doing work on a routine day-to-day basis or do you prefer mixing up your routine occasionally?

22.How do you handle a situation where the dentist you are supporting does not correctly communicate information to you?

23.What type of work environment do you dislike working in?

24.When have you worked with a diverse group of people?

25.Which dental related software and programs have you worked with?