Dental Assistant

Healthpoint; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthpoint in Abu Dhabi is seeking a qualified dental nurse to support our clinic operations. The role includes preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist at chairside, and preparing materials and equipment.

You will also help with patient education, infection control, and clinic organization, with opportunities to lead a small team and contribute to high standard patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (licensure to practice in UAE preferred).
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities within a clinical team.
• 5+ years of experience in a dental health care setting with patient care focus.

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patients from the waiting area to the dental clinic.
• Assists the dentist with treatment administration at the chairside as required.
• Prepares dental materials for fillings and other procedures as directed by the dentist.
• Promotes good dental health by instructing patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques.
• Maintains a sterile and organized working environment following infection control procedures.
• Stocks the clinic, prepares trays and instruments based on the daily schedule, and supervises maintenance of dental equipment.
• Reviews patient health histories, makes chart entries, and ensures completion of necessary forms.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Tools

Dental instruments

Job description

Job Description:

Overview

M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments. Leveraging cutting-edge health technologies and precision medicine, we ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes. With a global presence spanning more than 480 facilities in 27 countries and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 professionals, M42 is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of healthcare on a global scale.

Healthpoint is a multi-specialty hospital offering a wide range of primary and specialty care services. Based in Abu Dhabi, it serves patients from the UAE and around the world. Committed to elevating patient care to the highest standards, Healthpoint has been recognized by numerous renowned international awarding and accrediting bodies.

This role carries out the following responsibilities: prepares patients for treatment, assists the dentist during dental or oral surgery procedures, and prepares necessary materials and equipment. May also handle related tasks, including answering phone calls, managing insurance approvals, ordering supplies, and scheduling future patient appointments as directed by the dentist.

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patients from the waiting area to the dental clinic.
• Assists the dentist with treatment administration at the chairside as required.
• Prepares dental materials for fillings and other procedures as directed by the dentist.
• Promotes good dental health by instructing patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques.
• Maintains a sterile and organized working environment following infection control procedures.
• Stocks the clinic, prepares trays and instruments based on the daily schedule, and supervises the maintenance of dental equipment.
• Reviews patient health histories, makes chart entries, and ensures completion of necessary forms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing with a valid license to practice in the UAE.
• DOH (Department of Health), DHA (Dubai Health Authority) or MOH (Ministtry of Health)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a dental health care setting.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills, with a focus on continuous professional development.