At the Association for Dental Safety (ADS), our Ask ADS feature is designed to connect you with trusted, evidence-based answers to your dental infection prevention and safety questions. To help you get the most out of this valuable resource, we’ve put together five simple tips to ensure you receive clear, thorough responses from our AI-powered assistant.
1. Ask One Question at a Time
When submitting your inquiry, focus on a single question. This allows Ask ADS to provide a detailed and focused answer, rather than a broad or generalized response. If you have multiple questions, consider submitting them separately to ensure each one receives the attention it deserves.
2. Be Specific with What You Need
The more precise your question, the better Ask ADS can tailor its answer to your needs. Look at this example. Instead of asking, “What are the rules for sterilization?” try specifying, “What are the recommended sterilization procedures for dental handpieces in a general practice setting?” Specificity helps Ask ADS deliver actionable information you can use right away.
3. Provide Background or Context
Sharing relevant details about your situation, such as your role, practice type, or the challenge you’re facing, enables Ask ADS to customize its response. For example, letting Ask ADS know if you’re asking as a dental assistant in a private practice in Georgia or as an infection prevention coordinator in a large group practice in California can make a big difference in the guidance it provides!
4. Set Clear Expectations for the Answer
Let Ask ADS know if you need a quick summary, a detailed explanation, or references to official guidelines. If you need your answer in a specific format, such as a letter or a flyer, please let Ask ADS know! This helps tailor its response to best fit your needs.
5. Provide Feedback
Ask ADS is still learning and improving every day, and it needs your feedback! If you like Ask ADS’s answer, give it a thumbs up! If the answer isn’t perfect, please don’t be shy. Give it a thumbs down and explain why the answer didn’t meet your expectations – be as specific as possible! For example, instead of saying “Ask ADS didn’t understand my question,” specify what part of the question was misunderstood and suggest how it could be addressed.
Remember, Ask ADS is not a real person; it’s an AI machine. To ensure Ask ADS is as helpful as possible, we need your input to help the system learn and improve. Your feedback is truly valued!
Try These Tips and Ask ADS Today!
We encourage you to put these tips into practice the next time you use Ask ADS.
Ready to get started? Submit your question and experience the difference that clear communication can make!