Dental Surgery Assistant at Choice Dental

Essential Responsibilities

• Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
• Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary
• Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
• Preparing Patients for dental procedures.
• Operate technical dental machines in 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 procedure on diagnosis, treatment, etc.
• Input, update and keep accurate records of Patients’ dental structure
• Others may be assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• National Diploma in Dental Health is required. Additional Certification or training is an advantage
• Minimum of 1 year post-College of Health Technology and progressive experience as an assistant within the private and public sector. Experience working with public health and health systems is an advantage.

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.