Professionalism In Dental Hygiene
Incorporating professionalism, respect and empathy are a few of the most important behaviors to attain in the dental hygiene profession. As a student we learn, read, and study about these behaviors expected of us, but I believe it is not until working independently with patients when we truly learn and master these three important conducts. Similar to being a student, I feel that a professional is constantly learning, reading the latest news in the dental field and being familiar with current dental research. When reflecting on being a professional it can be looked at as “professionalism” and “being a professional”; which are both very similar yet with a slightly different perspective. Professionalism is defined as the competence or skill level