Dental Assistants / Senior Dental Assistants (Full Time)

Straits Healthcare; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Singapore is seeking a Senior Dental Assistant to provide patient care, assist during dental procedures, and maintain clinic standards. Candidates should have proven experience in dental assisting, good communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team. The position offers a salary between $2,000 and $3,500, along with benefits including health insurance and performance bonuses.

Benefits

AWS

Performance bonus

Employee dental benefits

Health insurance

Career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a dental assistant.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilisation methods.
• Good command of English.

Responsibilities

• Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
• Assist the dentist during dental procedures.
• Ensure proper disinfection and maintenance of dental chairs and instruments.

Skills

Dental assisting

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

GCE 'N'/'O', Higher/NITEC

Job description

Company

The Straits Dental Group is a boutique style dental practice in Singapore.

A customer centric clinic built on putting customers first to provide a positive experience and build long‑term relationships.

Our clinics are scattered around Singapore and are equipped with a highly trained and friendly team of dentists and dental surgeons. They are passionate about delivering innovation and personalised care to provide the best treatment required.

Positions

Senior Dental Assistants (Full Time) – Dental Assistants (Full Time)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
• Assist in providing patient care information and instructions prescribed by the dentist (e.g. post‑op instructions, oral hygiene instructions)
• Assist the dentist during dental procedures, providing proper instruments and assistance to facilitate patient care
• Prepare and set up dental procedures for patient arrival; ensure all instrument trays, materials and equipment are ready
• Assist in taking and developing dental diagnostic x‑rays
• Lab tracking, casting, impression, retainer fabrication
• Check, pouch and sterilise instruments / instrument sets
• Ensure proper disinfection and maintenance of dental chairs, equipment, working surfaces and instruments
• Ensure clinic rooms’ material supplies are sufficient of sterile instruments / instrument sets for daily use
• Assist in handling and managing patient feedback
• Report any incidents such as malfunction, defects, or loss of instruments and equipment promptly
• Stock‑take and inform in‑charge of inventory running low; ensure proper inventory and storage of all instruments and supplies in accordance with first‑in, first‑out (FIFO) principle
• Any other duties assigned by the clinic in‑charge / manager

Requirements

• Proven experience as a dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilisation methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Good computer skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Good customer service skills
• Good team player
• Ability to learn fast
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well‑organised and reliable
• Good command of English

Qualifications

• GCE 'N'/'O', Higher/NITEC
• Required skills: dental assisting, nursing, customer service, hospitality, admin, healthcare, retail
• Preferably junior executives specialised in healthcare – nurse / medical support & assistant or equivalent

Benefits

• AWS
• Performance bonus (based on company performance)
• Employee dental benefits
• Health insurance
• Career progression

Location

Orchard / Tai Seng / Raffles Place (All locations near MRT)

Salary

$2,000.00 – $3,500.00 per month

How to Apply

Email resume to

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.