Dental Hygienist at Smile 360 Dental Specialists

Essential Responsibilities

• Removing plaque and calculus by scaling and polishing teeth
• Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary
• Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
• Taking impressions and/or dental radiographs of teeth.
• Applying prophylactic/antibacterial materials, fissure sealants and topical fluorides to help prevent tooth decay.
• Operate technical dental machines in the diagnosis and treatment of patients
• Assist dentist in examining dental and oral health of patients
• Assist dentist in attending to patients within the allocated time for waiting and treatment
• Comply with all Practices’ policies and procedures on diagnosis, treatment, etc.
• Input, update and keep accurate records of Patients’ dental structure.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• National Diploma in Dental Health is required. Additional certification or training is an advantage
• Minimum of 4 years post-College of Health Technology and progressive experience as an assistant within the private and public sectors. Experience working with public health and health systems is an advantage.

Person Specification:

• Passionate
• Problem solver
• Focused and patient
• Attentive to details
• Ability to manage pressure
• A team player

Competencies:

• Attention to detail.
• Ability to perform basic dental procedures
• Excellent customer service skills and communication skills
• Communication - Actively listens and checks for understanding.
• Team Player - The ability to work with others in a way that recognizes their contribution and strengths, and promotes collaborative working across different or cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives.