Dental Hygienist Mock Interview

Master 25 Dental Hygienist interview questions covering patient care, clinical protocols, and infection control.

Question 25 of 25

What is your current salary?

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A potential employer may base their offer on your current salary. If you are unhappy with your current salary, be prepared with a detailed explanation. If you are looking for an increase, research offers for similar positions in your area based on similar years of experience. Detail additional benefits with your current employer, or which benefits you are looking to receive in this new position (time off, paid holidays, insurance, continuing education opportunities, etc.)

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"I am currently earning a base salary of 78,000 with the additional opportunity for performance incentives. I also receive benefits including short-term and long-term disability, medical, dental, and vision insurance. I am looking for a competitive salary in my next position."

Travis King

"I am looking for a position with an employer with opportunities for personal and professional growth. In addition to salary and benefits, I also receive an equipment stipend and reimbursement for continuing education."

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I am earning ?? per hour as a DA. As a new OHT graduate, I'm most concerned with joining an organization that will help me to grow my career. And aligned with my role, provides the opportunity for future growth.

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25Dental Hygienist Interview Questions & Answers

1.How would you describe a good working relationship between colleagues?

2.How would you handle a situation where the patient was not satisfied?

3.What is the most challenging aspect of this role for you?

4.What do you like most about being a dental hygienist?

Dental Hygienist Mock Interview

What is your current salary?

25Dental Hygienist Interview Questions & Answers

1.How would you describe a good working relationship between colleagues?

2.How would you handle a situation where the patient was not satisfied?

3.What is the most challenging aspect of this role for you?

4.What do you like most about being a dental hygienist?

5.What do you feel are the most important qualities in a good hygienist?

6.Why should we hire you as our next dental hygienist?

7.What questions do you have for me?

8.What is a major ethical issue facing dentistry today?

9.What experience do you have performing tasks outside of your role as a hygienist?

10.If you are stressed, what signs occur and what do you do about it?

11.How do you feel about educating patients on proper oral care?

12.What is your experience working with children?

13.Which do you recommend to patients, water flossing or string flossing?

14.How do you handle a patient who is scared or uncomfortable?

15.How have your previous dental visits influenced you as a hygienist?

16.How many years experience do you have as a dental hygienist?

17.How do you like to be recognized for your accomplishments?

18.Tell me about yourself.

19.How would you describe your work ethic?

20.What type of manager brings out the best in you?

21.How do you show your co-workers the importance of communication in the workplace?

22.Would you say you are a better verbal or written communicator?

23.Have you ever broken a confidentiality agreement?

24.Have you ever taken the fall for a situation when it was not your fault in order to protect a co-worker?

25.What is your current salary?