Jobs at ZOOM 36 Dental Care

• Consult with patients to ascertain their dental concerns or problems. 
• Carry out investigation and assessments of the patient\'s oral health, including visual exams, x-rays, etc.
•  Make a diagnosis of problems affecting patients’ teeth, gums, or jaw bone structures.
•  Perform required procedures to help alleviate pain or fix broken or decaying teeth. 
• Perform general dental procedures such as; fillings, root canals, x-rays, scale and polish, fluoride coating, extraction, implant, obtain Molds of teeth, consult for dental implants or false teeth, and tooth extraction.
•  Educate patients on proper tooth and gum health and how to maintain healthy teeth. 
• Keep up-to-date dental records for all patients. Prescribe painkillers or antibiotics when needed
• . Maintain a clean, hygienic working office and clinic. Use all medical and dental equipment as needed
•  Make referrals to other healthcare providers or specialists when needed.
•  Work in line with patient confidentiality guidelines at all times
•  Give Daily, Weekly and Monthly report as at when due to the appropriate channel. 
• Any other relevant adhoc duties as assigned by Management

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong investigative and documenting abilities
• Effective Communication skills 
• Empathy 
• Taking Responsibility. 
• Time management 
• Product knowledge Analytical skills and Critical Reasoning 
• Organizational skills 
• Accuracy
•  Patient-focused and Outstanding inter-personal skill

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• To carry out a comprehensive range of dental care 
• Scaling, polishing and root surface debridement of teeth
• Post hygiene instruction 
• Fissure sealing of teeth
• Dental radiography
• Pulp therapy treatment on deciduous teeth 
• Taking dental impressions
• Take dental radiographs in line with ionising radiation regulations
• Record indices and monitor levels of disease
• To attend and actively participate in staff and other service meetings as required. 
• Participate in audit requirements as and when appropriate.
• To assess and monitor patients for possible wider health issues.
• Liaise with patients, carers, prescribing dentist and appropriate agencies as necessary, professionally, discretely and tactfully.
• Assist and support Senior Management Team in delivering ongoing developments within the dental services.
• Supervise the work of the Dental Nurse in the surgery environment.
• Provide oral health messages to a wide range of patients.
• Work collectively with colleagues to ensure the delivery of a dental therapy service
• Be up to spar with Best Practice and apply this to changing need as and when required

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to handle pressure from work 
• Hard working.
• Time management 
• Effective communication skill
• Excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to use industrial cleaning equipment and products. 
• Excellent organizational and team management skills. 
• Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions.