California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Written Practice Exam

What can increase productivity in the dental office?

1. Increased patient volume

2. Enhanced marketing strategies

3. Patient comfort, minimization of stress and fatigue, delegation of expanded functions

4. Cutting operational costs

The correct answer is: Patient comfort, minimization of stress and fatigue, delegation of expanded functions

Increased patient volume may not necessarily lead to increased productivity as it can also result in longer wait times and more work for staff. Enhanced marketing strategies may attract more patients, but it does not directly affect the productivity of the dental office. Cutting operational costs may save money, but it may also result in decreased staff and resources, leading to decreased productivity. Patient comfort, minimization of stress and fatigue, and delegation of expanded functions are more likely to increase productivity as they allow for a smoother and more efficient workflow in the dental office.