Dental Assistant: Chairside Pro, X-ray & Patient Care

SMILE CENTRAL DENTAL CENTRE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SMILE CENTRAL DENTAL CENTRE PTE LTD in Singapore is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinicians, prepare treatment rooms, and educate patients on oral hygiene. The role involves chairside assistance, radiography, and aseptic protocols to maintain a safe and efficient practice.

The ideal candidate maintains strong interpersonal skills, is well-organized, and can manage multiple tasks from patient prep to administrative duties at the front desk.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program is highly preferred.
• CPR and BLS certification are required.
• State-specific licensure or registration (e.g., CDA or RDA) is often mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Chairside Assistance: pass instruments and manage suction during examinations and procedures.
• Radiography: take and develop digital or traditional x-rays as directed by the dentist.
• Patient Preparation: greet patients, seat them, and prepare them for appointments.
• Clinical Procedures: take impressions for crowns/dentures and apply topical anesthetics as permitted.
• Infection Control: adhere to sterilization protocols compliant with OSHA/HIPAA.
• Equipment Care: maintain and troubleshoot dental equipment and ensure supplies are ready.
• Inventory Management: monitor stock levels and order supplies as needed.
• Patient Education: instruct patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care.
• Record Keeping: maintain confidential patient records using Dentrix/Open Dental.
• Office Coordination: manage front desk tasks including phones, scheduling, and billing/insurance.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Manual Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Accredited Dental Assisting Program (preferred)

Tools

Dentrix/Open Dental software

Dental X-ray/Radiology equipment

Job description

SMILE CENTRAL DENTAL CENTRE PTE LTD in Singapore is seeking a Dental Assistant to support clinicians, prepare treatment rooms, and educate patients on oral hygiene. The role involves chairside assistance, radiography, and aseptic protocols to maintain a safe and efficient practice.

The ideal candidate maintains strong interpersonal skills, is well-organized, and can manage multiple tasks from patient prep to administrative duties at the front desk.