Assistant Nurse - Dental Services

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life assurance

Employee benefits

Professional development

Five-day working week

Job summary

Al-Futtaim Health’s HealthHub in Dubai Festival City is seeking an Assistant Nurse - Dental Services to support dentists and specialists with chairside care in a modern multidisciplinary clinic.

The role emphasizes sterile environments, precise documentation, and readiness of treatment areas for a demanding appointment schedule. DHA licensing or eligibility, BLS, and 2+ years in a dental setting are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with DHA licensing or eligibility.
• BLS certification is required.
• Minimum 2 years of Assistant Nurse experience in a dental clinic.
• Hands-on experience with chairside assistance in general dentistry, orthodontics, implants, and cosmetic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to dentists and specialists during consultations and treatments.
• Prepare treatment rooms with correct instruments, materials, and equipment.
• Support general dentistry procedures including examinations, preventive and restorative work.
• Assist during orthodontic treatments with required instruments and workflows.
• Provide clinical assistance during implant dentistry per protocols and scope of practice.
• Maintain sterile environments and assist with post‑treatment patient care.

Skills

Dental chairside assistance

Orthodontic treatment support

Implant dentistry support

Restorative dentistry support

Infection prevention and control

Clinical documentation

Patient preparation

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Assistant Nurse - Dental Services Job Snapshot

Role: Assistant Nurse - Dental Services

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Hospital and Health Care

Function: Nursing

Experience: Minimum 2 years

Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview

Assistant Nurse - Dental Services in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Hospital and Health Care opportunity for a DHA licensed or DHA eligible nursing professional with hands-on experience in dental chairside assistance, orthodontics, implant dentistry, and general dental procedures. Al-Futtaim is hiring for its HealthHub dental team at Dubai Festival City, where the role will support dentists and specialists while maintaining high standards of patient care, sterilisation, infection prevention, clinical documentation, and treatment room readiness.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Hospital and Health Care

Function: Nursing

Salary: 5000-7000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Assistant Nurse - Dental Services provides direct clinical support throughout the dental treatment journey, helping dentists and specialists work safely and efficiently while ensuring patients remain comfortable and informed. The position covers general dentistry as well as more specialized orthodontic, implant, restorative, and cosmetic procedures within a modern multidisciplinary clinic. Strong chairside capability is central to the role. The Assistant Nurse will anticipate procedural requirements, prepare instruments and materials, maintain sterile clinical environments, support patient preparation and recovery, and keep treatment areas ready for a demanding appointment schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to general dentists, orthodontists, implant dentists, and other dental specialists during consultations and treatments.
• Prepare treatment rooms before appointments with the correct instruments, materials, consumables, and dental equipment.
• Support general dentistry procedures including examinations, preventive treatments, restorative work, and routine clinical interventions.
• Assist during orthodontic treatments by preparing required instruments and supporting efficient chairside workflows.
• Provide clinical assistance during implant dentistry procedures in accordance with established protocols and scope of practice.
• Support restorative, cosmetic, and specialist dental treatments as required by the clinical team.
• Prepare patients for procedures and provide appropriate assistance before, during, and after treatment.
• Monitor patient comfort and contribute to a safe, reassuring clinical experience throughout each appointment.
• Sterilise and process dental instruments according to DHA requirements and established infection prevention procedures.
• Maintain treatment rooms, dental units, instruments, and clinical equipment in clean and operational condition.
• Follow infection control, cross-contamination prevention, clinical waste, and patient safety procedures consistently.
• Maintain accurate dental records, treatment documentation, and relevant information within clinic systems.
• Reinforce approved post‑treatment instructions and patient guidance provided by the treating dental professional.
• Monitor dental materials and clinical consumables, replenish stock, and report shortages before they affect treatment schedules.
• Handle dental equipment and materials carefully and **escalate** maintenance or equipment concerns when required.
• Coordinate with dentists, specialists, nurses, reception teams, and other clinic personnel to maintain efficient patient flow.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should hold a Diploma or Bachelor 's Degree in Nursing and have DHA licensing or DHA eligibility as an Assistant Nurse. A valid BLS certification and at least two years of Assistant Nurse experience within a dental clinic environment are required. Practical dental chairside experience is essential. Applicants should have previously supported General Dentistry, Orthodontics, and Implant Dentistry procedures and be confident preparing instruments, treatment rooms, materials, and equipment for different clinical requirements. Experience in cosmetic dentistry and other specialist dental services will add value. Strong knowledge of sterilisation, infection prevention, patient safety, and dental clinical workflows is also expected. Fluent English communication is required. Arabic, Tagalog, or Nepali fluency is highly preferred due to the clinic 's patient demographics. Candidates should also demonstrate accurate clinical documentation, good computer skills, professional patient interaction, organization, and effective teamwork.

Skills Set

• Dental chairside assistance
• General dentistry support
• Orthodontic treatment assistance
• Implant dentistry support
• Restorative dentistry
• Cosmetic dentistry support
• Specialist dental services
• Dental instrument preparation
• Dental sterilisation
• Infection prevention and control
• DHA clinical standards
• DHA Assistant Nurse licensing
• Treatment room preparation
• Dental equipment handling
• Dental materials management
• Clinical documentation
• Electronic patient records
• Patient preparation
• Post‑treatment support
• Clinical stock management
• Patient safety
• BLS
• Dental clinic operations
• English communication
• Arabic language skills
• Tagalog language skills
• Nipali language skills

Why Join Us

This position provides concentrated exposure to several areas of modern dentistry rather than limiting experience to routine dental procedures. Working alongside general dentists, orthodontists, implant dentists, and other specialists creates valuable opportunities to expand chairside competencies and develop deeper knowledge of advanced dental workflows. HealthHub provides modern dental facilities within an established Dubai healthcare network, alongside a five-day working week, medical insurance, life assurance, employee benefits, and ongoing professional development. The Dubai Festival City setting also offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary clinical environment backed by a large regional healthcare organization.

About the Company

Al-Futtaim is a diversified regional group headquartered in Dubai with businesses spanning healthcare, retail, automotive, real estate, and financial services. Through Al-Futtaim Health, its HealthHub network operates multidisciplinary clinics across Dubai, combining primary care, specialist services, diagnostics, and dental care within patient‑focused healthcare facilities.