Dental Assistant

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Carries out basic patient care tasks as guided, based on each person’s uniqueness, skills, culture, and preferences.
Gets the treatment room ready for the patient by following the set steps and rules.
Gets the patient ready for dental work by greeting them, making them feel calm, and covering them with a cloth.
Cleans and prepares tools by following safety rules to prevent infection. Brings tools to the dentist and arranges them so the dentist can easily reach them. Hands over the tools as needed.
Get the materials ready by choosing, mixing, and putting them on tools and in the patient’s mouth.
Gives important health information by taking and processing X-ray pictures.
Keeps the patient looking good and able to chew by making temporary dental solutions and cleaning removable dental devices.
Teaches patients about keeping their mouths clean, how to manage plaque, and what to do after their surgery.
Records dental care services by writing notes in the patient’s file.
Keeps patient trust and safeguards operations by keeping information private.
Keeps the workplace safe and clean by following rules and procedures.
Makes sure dental tools work well by doing regular checks, following the manufacturer’s guidelines, fixing problems, asking for repairs when needed, keeping track of equipment, and looking at new tools and methods.
Keeps track of dental supplies by checking how much is in stock, figuring out what is needed, ordering supplies, and making sure the supplies are received.
Saves dental resources by using tools and materials only when necessary to get the job done.
Keeps up with work skills and knowledge by going to workshops, reading professional magazines, making connections with others, and being part of professional groups.
Helps the dentist handle dental and medical emergencies by keeping a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, emergency medicine and oxygen, and a list of emergency phone numbers.

Carries out basic care tasks for patients as instructed, considering each patient’s unique needs, abilities, culture, and preferences.
Gets the treatment room ready for the patient by following the set steps and rules.
Gets patients ready for dental care by greeting them, making them feel comfortable, and covering them with a cloth.
Prepares instruments by following cleanliness and infection safety rules and brings them to the treatment area; arranges them for the dentist to reach easily; approves and hands over the instruments.
Gather and mix materials, then place them on tools and in the patient’s mouth.
Gives medical information by taking and processing X-ray images.
Keeps patients looking good and helps them chew by making temporary dental repairs and cleaning removable dental devices.
Teaches patients about keeping their mouths clean, how to control plaque, and what to do after surgery.
Records dental care services by writing in the patient’s file.
Keeps patient information private to help build trust and keep things running smoothly.
Keeps the workplace safe and clean by following the rules and procedures.
Makes sure dental tools work well by doing regular maintenance, following the manufacturer’s instructions, fixing problems, calling for repairs, keeping track of equipment, and checking out new tools and methods.
Keeps track of dental supplies by checking how much is on hand, figuring out what is needed, ordering the supplies, and making sure they arrive.
Saves dental resources by using tools and supplies only when necessary to get the job done.
Keeps knowledge up-to-date by going to workshops, reading professional articles, building personal connections, and joining professional groups.
Assists the dentist in handling dental and medical emergencies by keeping a BLS certification, a supply of emergency drugs and oxygen, and a list of emergency phone numbers.

A Diploma in Dental Assisting or Dental Nursing (which takes at least two years) or a similar certificate, or being a Registered Nurse or Assistant Nurse (with a valid license from the Department of Health).
Dental Assistant approved by the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (DOH).
Dental license from your home country.
At least two years of experience in the related area.