1. Can you tell us about your previous experience as a dental nurse and how it relates to the responsibilities of this role?
2. What dental software are you proficient in, and can you describe your experience using it in practice?
3. Can you walk us through your understanding of CQC requirements and how you ensure compliance in your day-to-day practice?
4. Describe your approach to providing chair-side support during dental procedures. What steps do you take to assist the dentist effectively?
5. How do you ensure proper infection control and implement instrument decontamination in your practice?
6. Can you discuss any specific clinical procedures you are particularly experienced with or passionate about?
7. How do you ensure excellent patient care, especially for anxious patients?
8. Can you provide an example of how you handled a difficult patient interaction?
9. What strategies do you use to maintain effective communication with both patients and your dental team?
10. Describe a situation where you had to learn a new dental procedure or technology quickly. How did you handle it?
11. Can you give an example of a challenge you faced in your previous role and how you overcame it?
12. How do you contribute to creating a positive and friendly atmosphere in a dental practice?
13. What do you believe makes a successful team in a dental setting, and how do you fit into that dynamic?
14. What motivates you to work in the dental field, and what do you find most rewarding about being a dental nurse?
15. How do you approach continuing professional development and keeping up with changes in dental practices and standards?
16. Are you comfortable with the full-time schedule, including potential Saturday work, and how do you manage work-life balance?
17. What are your long-term career goals as a dental nurse, and how does this position align with those goals?
18. Do you have any questions about the practice or the team you would be joining?
19. How do you handle stress and maintain your performance during busy periods in the practice?
1. Can you tell us about your previous experience as a dental nurse and how it relates to the responsibilities of this role?
2. What dental software are you proficient in, and can you describe your experience using it in practice?
3. Can you walk us through your understanding of CQC requirements and how you ensure compliance in your day-to-day practice?
4. Describe your approach to providing chair-side support during dental procedures. What steps do you take to assist the dentist effectively?
5. How do you ensure proper infection control and implement instrument decontamination in your practice?
6. Can you discuss any specific clinical procedures you are particularly experienced with or passionate about?
7. How do you ensure excellent patient care, especially for anxious patients?
8. Can you provide an example of how you handled a difficult patient interaction?
9. What strategies do you use to maintain effective communication with both patients and your dental team?
10. Describe a situation where you had to learn a new dental procedure or technology quickly. How did you handle it?
11. Can you give an example of a challenge you faced in your previous role and how you overcame it?
12. How do you contribute to creating a positive and friendly atmosphere in a dental practice?
13. What do you believe makes a successful team in a dental setting, and how do you fit into that dynamic?
14. What motivates you to work in the dental field, and what do you find most rewarding about being a dental nurse?
15. How do you approach continuing professional development and keeping up with changes in dental practices and standards?
16. Are you comfortable with the full-time schedule, including potential Saturday work, and how do you manage work-life balance?
17. What are your long-term career goals as a dental nurse, and how does this position align with those goals?
18. Do you have any questions about the practice or the team you would be joining?
19. How do you handle stress and maintain your performance during busy periods in the practice?