The Core Precepts are the mission and values for ADA Staff in its support of the dental profession
and the public.
Mission
ADA Staff: Dedicated partners contributing their knowledge,
experience and expertise to support the dental profession
and the people it serves.
Values
- Members are the purpose of our work. The same is true
of communities of interest and co-workers
seeking assistance from us in serving
our membership. We are all part of
the same team, working for the same
goals.
- Membership is everybody's business
- Diversity adds value to our
community and work
- Support the improvement
of
oral health worldwide
- Take
pride in dentistry
- We take personal responsibility
to ensure that all
members, potential members, co-workers,
and others we serve receive
a timely, accurate, and courteous
response to their needs.
- Listen with intent to understand rather
than merely intent to reply
- Freely share our knowledge
- Meet and exceed expectations
- Communicate clearly
- We take pride in our work.
- Do the little things and the big things
well
- Demonstrate zeal for finding
solutions
- Work
diligently, creatively and
effectively
- Demonstrate
personal dignity, integrity,
and
dedication
- Attitudes are contagious
- Extend courtesy and compassion
- Be committed and professional
- Give praise, recognition
and appreciation
often
- Lead by example
- HAVE FUN: Enjoy
our professional life
- We thrive in a supportive organization that …
- is based upon trust and mutual respect
- facilitates opportunities
to learn
and grow
- provides
the necessary
tools and information
to do our
job
- treats
people
fairly
- helps
us
feel
that we
make
a
difference
and rewards
contributions
- applauds
innovation
and
reasonable
risk-taking
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