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Dental Office Observation Form

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 Please complete this form and return to: 

Allied Health Admissions Office
Halifax Community College
P.O. Drawer 809
Weldon, NC 27890

Applicant:  _________________________    Social Security Number:  _________________

 During your office visit, you may want to ask the following questions:

 Responsibilities of the Dental Hygienist

  • What are the specific job duties related to dental hygiene practice?
  • What are other job duties related to dental office management and teamwork?         

Patient Scheduling

  • How many patients are seen in a day by the dental hygienist?
  • How much time is allowed to see a patient?
  • How often are patients seen for recall appointments?

Work Environment

  • What is the length of work week (days of operation)?
  • What is the length of work day (daily hours)?
  • What type of uniforms are required in the office?
  • Who are the other members of the office staff and what are their general responsibilities?  
  • Are staff meetings regularly scheduled and when?

Dental Hygiene as a Profession

  • What are the advantages of this profession?
  • What are the disadvantages of this profession?  

 Date of Observation:________________________

 Dentist's Name:      ________________________________________________

 Address:               ________________________________________________

                           _________________________________________________

 This is to verify that the above-named applicant spent 4-6 hours observing in a dental office.

 Signature of Dentist:     _______________________________ Date:  ________________

 Signature of Applicant:  _______________________________ Date:  ________________