83 Dental Health jobs in the United Arab Emirates

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Dental Nurse to join our team. The successful candidate will provide clinical assistance to our dentists and ensure a high level of patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the dentist during dental procedures
• Prepare and maintain dental instruments, materials and equipment
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are met in the dental surgery
• Welcome and care for patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being during their visit
• Process X-rays and complete administrative tasks as required

Requirements:

• DHA eligibility letter
• Completion of a recognized dental nursing course
• Experience working as a dental nurse
• A friendly and professional attitude
• Ability to work well as part of a team

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career development and advancement.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

• Skilled work in rendering technical assistance to the dentist in the care of patients.
• To provide the dentist with chair-side assistance, administrative support, and business management practice.
• Maintains chain of asepsis in the surgery room.
• Aids the dentist and other healthcare providers in providing excellent healthcare service.
• Ensures total patient care is provided.
• Adherence to DNA and accreditation policies.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited college of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Dental Medicine
• Licensure: Preferably has DHA license or transferable equivalent.
• Experience: 2 or 3 years experience as a dental assistant or dental nurse
• Health and Safety: Responsible for the health and safety and welfare of yourself and others that may be affected by your acts, emissions, and omissions.
• Skills: Keen observer, team player, knowledge of the armamentarium used for each dental procedure, flexible, alert, dedicated, courteous, computer literate, loyal, reliable, and hard working.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Dental Assistant to join our dental clinic. The ideal candidate should be a female with knowledge and experience in dental assisting. As a Dental Assistant, you will play a vital role in assisting our dentists and ensuring smooth operations within the clinic.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist the dentist during dental procedures, ensuring efficient and effective patient care.
2. Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials needed for dental procedures.
3. Sterilize and maintain dental equipment according to infection control protocols.
4. Take and develop dental X-rays, ensuring high-quality images.
5. Educate patients on oral hygiene practices, post-operative care, and preventive measures.
6. Manage patient records, including updating medical histories and treatment plans.
7. Provide chair-side assistance to the dentist, anticipating their needs during procedures.
8. Maintain a clean and organized dental clinic environment.
9. Collaborate with the dental team to ensure the highest level of patient satisfaction.

Requirements:

1. Dental Assistant with DHA license (or eligibility letter).
2. Proven experience as a Dental Assistant, preferably with specific knowledge and experience in dental practices.
3. Proficiency in dental terminology, procedures, and instruments.
4. Knowledge of infection control protocols and sterilization techniques.
5. Familiarity with dental software and computer skills for managing patient records.
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with patients and the dental team.
7. Professional demeanor and a compassionate approach to patient care.
8. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
9. Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
10. Fluency in English.

If you meet the above qualifications and are looking to be part of a reputable dental clinic, please submit your resume and any relevant certifications for consideration. We value a positive work environment and are committed to providing excellent dental care to our patients.

We are hiring a dental assistant for our busy dental practice. You will help with preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, setting up rooms, and some dental hygiene tasks. To do well in this role you should have a dental x-ray certification and provide a great level of patient care.

Dental Assistant Responsibilities:

1. Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
2. Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary.
3. Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary.
4. Providing great patient care.
5. Recording treatment information in patient records.
6. Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
7. Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs.
8. Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
9. Forming preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.

Dental Assistant Requirements:

1. Certification or associate degree in an accredited dental assisting program.
2. High school diploma or equivalent.
3. Completion of Dental Hygiene Program.
4. Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
5. Good written and verbal communication skills.
6. Consistently professional appearance and attitude.

We are currently seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our team in Abu-Dhabi. This position offers a monthly salary of 1000 and is open to foreign applicants.

The Dental Assistant will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a dentist. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, a team player, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

1. Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, stocking supplies, and preparing materials.
2. Assist dentists during various procedures such as decay removal, cavity filling, and teeth polishing.
3. Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques.
4. Take accurate dental impressions.
5. Assist in ordering dental supplies as needed.
6. Update and maintain patient records.
7. Ensure the safe disposal of hazardous materials like dental X-rays.
8. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the office at all times.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant or similar role.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with basic office equipment such as computers and printers.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Effective task prioritization skills.
• Knowledge of safety protocols related to dental procedures.

This job posting is active and accepting applications.

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Dental Assistant to join our team in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will receive a salary of 1300 AED.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing a high standard of patient care and service
• Preparing patients for examination
• Sterilizing equipment
• Maintaining patient records
• Taking notes and impressions
• Taking X-rays
• Supporting dentists during complex procedures by sterilizing instruments and preparing materials

The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills with patients and staff, the ability to take accurate notes while maintaining confidentiality, and a minimum of two years of experience in the dental field, preferably including one year in Abu Dhabi. Knowledge of English is required; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.

If interested, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

This position reports directly to the head of the department. The Dental Assistant supports the dentists in all aspects of patient care. This includes getting the appropriate instruments ready, take notes from dentists' dictation for records, charting during examinations, preparing and mixing materials, providing support to patients during treatment, ensuring patient comfort and once the patient has left, the dental nurse tidies the surgery and sterilizes all of the instruments.
In general practice, the dental assistant may be required to assists the reception staff for patient appointments, dental related paperwork, and dental insurance, meeting, reassuring and educating patients.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITES
a) Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality in maintaining critical and sensitive information, records, and reports.
b) Actively participate in the Medical Center's on-going Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Programs and other In-Service Training Programs.
c) Act as a translator if needed
d) Perform other duties and tasks assigned by the Head of Department scope of job.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1. 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.
2. To perform all reasonable efforts to establish patient privacy and safety, ensuring that they are comfortable and relaxed during dental consultation, treatment and procedures.
3. 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.
4. To ensure safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste.
5. To establish and maintain productive working relationships with all members of the dental team.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. To assist the Dentist to obtain written consent and/or signature from patient and/or their consent giver/s before performing dental procedures.
9. To execute proper workflow on assigned Nursing tasks such as handling General Anesthesia cases, preparing dental reports, etc.
10. To 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

remedy any defects.
11. To maintain and increase competence in dental nursing skills by attending dental CMEs and getting involved in dental research studies.
12. To liaise with the Department Assistant and/or Dental Nurse Supervisor on all matters concerning administration and service concerns and conditions.
13. To assist at reception and perform other clerical duties if required.
14. Participation in the organization's quality improvement and safety activities.

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT:

• Attending Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) programs as a mandatory requirement.

• Being compliant with all OSH policies & procedures and legal requirements regarding Occupational Safety and Health Management System.

• Conducting his/her task in a healthy and safe manner at all times.

• Reporting any untoward events that will impact the occupational, safety & health of patients, staff, contractors, facilities, operations, etc.

• Comply with the established OHSMS procedures of which they have been informed, instructed and trained.

• Actively participate along with line management towards implementation of OHSMS requirements.

• Report to the respective manager any potentially hazard, unsafe act or condition, which may cause OSH impacts.

• Report all OSH hazard, near miss and incidents to the respective line manager.

INFECTION CONTROL:

• All employees are personally accountable for their actions and are responsible for ensuring that they comply with infection prevention and control policies.

• Health care workers are responsible for identifying infectious conditions that require specific controls to protect themselves and their patients. In addition, they are responsible for notifying the infection prevention.

Desired Candidate Profile

EDUCATION Minimum Bachelor's Degree as Dental Nurse / Dental Assistant / Nursing. EXPERIENCE Minimum of Two (2) years' experience in any dental facility in the UAE as a dental assistant. LANGUAGE SKILLS
• English (Compulsory)
• Arabic (Optional) SKILLS
• Technically competent
• Focused
• Problem solver
• Good patience level COMPETENCY

• Exceptional knowledge about dental terms and skills on dental procedures.
• Knowledge on the latest technology in the dental field.
• Knowledge on dental insurance policies and coverage.
• Fluency in English language is essential, Arabic a plus.
• Computer knowledge is required.
• Communicating effectively and demonstrating professionalism and respect with co-workers, superiors and general public.
• Must be willing and able to work within multi-cultural team.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidential work environment.
• Ability to perform dental procedures as per standard set by regulating body