Dental Hygienist Mock Interview

Travis King, general dentist and educator, shares 25 dental hygienist interview questions based on his hiring experience.

Dental Hygienist was updated by Travis King on March 13th, 2024. Learn more here.

Question 4 of 25

Have you ever broken a confidentiality agreement?

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Companies will have confidentiality agreements for a variety of reasons. These could be to protect their trade secrets, patient confidentiality, or to ensure that you do not bring clients to a different location were you to ever leave the position. Talk to the interviewer about your thoughts on confidentiality agreements, and alleviate any concerns that you would be dishonest.

"No. I have only once had a confidentiality agreement and had no problem adhering to it."

"No. As an employee, I will seek to honor the agreements that are set in place, which serve the best interest of myself and my employer."

"Confidentiality agreements are necessary and important to protect an organization. I understand the need for confidentiality and take those factors very seriously. I have never broken the trust of my employer."

Anonymous Answer

"I have never broken a confidentiality agreement. I think it is vital for me as an employe as well as my patient's operator to keep any confidential files and conversations. It is necessary and important to protect everyone."

Rachelle's Feedback

You show high regard for confidentiality, here. Since you mention confidential files, it may be helpful to mention HIPAA, if you live in a region where this act is the law.

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Anonymous Answer

"I never have, to my knowledge. I know the importance of keeping my confidentiality agreement and completely respect that not to break it."

Rachelle's Feedback

Well said, and to the point :)

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How to Answer: Have you ever broken a confidentiality agreement?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Dental Hygienist job interview.

4. Have you ever broken a confidentiality agreement?

How to Answer

Companies will have confidentiality agreements for a variety of reasons. These could be to protect their trade secrets, patient confidentiality, or to ensure that you do not bring clients to a different location were you to ever leave the position. Talk to the interviewer about your thoughts on confidentiality agreements, and alleviate any concerns that you would be dishonest.

Written by Travis King on March 1st, 2024

Entry Level Example

"No. I have only once had a confidentiality agreement and had no problem adhering to it."

Written by Rachelle Enns

Answer Example

"No. As an employee, I will seek to honor the agreements that are set in place, which serve the best interest of myself and my employer."

Written by Travis King on February 27th, 2024

Experienced Example

"Confidentiality agreements are necessary and important to protect an organization. I understand the need for confidentiality and take those factors very seriously. I have never broken the trust of my employer."

Written by Rachelle Enns

Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

Anonymous Answer

"I have never broken a confidentiality agreement. I think it is vital for me as an employe as well as my patient's operator to keep any confidential files and conversations. It is necessary and important to protect everyone."

Rachelle's Feedback

You show high regard for confidentiality, here. Since you mention confidential files, it may be helpful to mention HIPAA, if you live in a region where this act is the law.

Show More Answers

Anonymous Answer

"I never have, to my knowledge. I know the importance of keeping my confidentiality agreement and completely respect that not to break it."

Rachelle's Feedback

Well said, and to the point :)

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