Dental Assistant

NMC GROUP SERVICES.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 36,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

NMC Group Services in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists, ensure patient privacy and comfort, and uphold strict infection control standards. You will prepare instruments, assist during procedures, take X-rays, and maintain patient records with accuracy.

The ideal candidate holds a valid DOH/DHA license, has 2+ years UAE experience in a dental facility, and demonstrates excellent English, teamwork, and organizational skills. Arabic is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Valid DOH/DHA License as Dental Assistant is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Dental surgery (BDS) / Nursing / Dental Technology or diploma in Dental Assistant/Nursing/Hygienist is required.
• Minimum two years' UAE experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Excellent command of oral and written English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist and ensure patient comfort and privacy.
• Maintain sterilization and infection control; manage sterilization equipment.
• Take and organize dental radiographs (e.g., OPG, ceph) and collect examination results.
• Prepare dental materials, equipment and consumables; report equipment issues.
• Assist at reception and perform clerical duties when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

English language

Education

DOH/DHA license as Dental Assistant

Bachelor-level qualification in Dental surgery/Nursing/Dental Technology

Diploma in Dental Assistant/Nursing/Hygienist

Job description

To accomplish high quality dental nursing whilst assisting the dentists s he has been appointed with in a safe and effective manner in accordance with the Code of Ethics The performance of these duties is under the reasonable directions DOH guidelines updated from time to time as appropriate To perform all reasonable efforts to establish patient privacy and safety ensuring that they are comfortable and relaxed during dental consultation treatment and procedures To establish patient rapport provide reassurance and perform measures to lessen patient anxiety if applicable by educating the patient answering patient questions on general dental procedures and dental insurance To ensure safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste To establish and maintain productive working relationships with all members of the dental team To ensure that the surgical areas and equipment are regularly cleaned sterilized organized and maintained including aspiration systems and autoclaves paying all due attention to relevant legal and ethical codes in addition to the practice policy in respect of cross Infection Control and Health Safety measures established by the Department of Health To keep complete and accurate patient dental records correctly take and collate dental examination resources such as Intra Oral Peri-apical X-Rays Orthopantomogram OPG Cephalo-metric X-Rays laboratory results etc taking in regard that the recording methods used are in line with agreed Practice Policy and current DOH dental guidelines To assist the Dentist to obtain written consent and or signature from patient and or their consent giver s before performing dental procedures To execute proper workflow on assigned Nursing tasks such as handling General Anesthesia cases preparing dental reports etcTo ensure the proper dental materials equipment and consumables are well maintained available and in good working condition Inventory as well as ordering conducted as per the set materials ordering policy Report equipment failures or breakages to the Dental Nurse Supervisor so that prompt action may be taken to nbsp remedy any defects To maintain and increase competence in dental nursing skills by attending dental CMEs and getting involved in dental research studies To liaise with the Department Assistant and or Dental Nurse Supervisor on all matters concerning administration and service concerns and conditions To assist at reception and perform other clerical duties if required Participation in the organization s quality improvement and safety activities Valid DOH/DHA License as Dental Assistant.Bachelor's degree in Dental surgery (BDS) / Nursing/ Dental Technology.Diploma in Dental Assistant or Dental Nursing or Hygienist (minimum two (2) years course duration) or its equivalent certification.Minimum of Two (2) years' experience in any dental facility in the UAE as a Dental Assistant.Excellent command of oral and written English. Arabic language advantageous / desirable but not essential.Ability to work with minimal supervision.Good communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.Basic computer skills for scheduling and patient records.

Qualifications

• Valid DOH/DHA License as Dental Assistant.
• Bachelor's degree in Dental surgery (BDS) / Nursing/ Dental Technology.
• Diploma in Dental Assistant or Dental Nursing or Hygienist (minimum two (2) years course duration) or its equivalent certification.
• Minimum of Two (2) years' experience in any dental facility in the UAE as a Dental Assistant.
• Excellent command of oral and written English. Arabic language advantageous / desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer skills for scheduling and patient records.