Dental Assistant

Position Title: Dental Assistant
Department: Dental Services
Reports To: Dental Officer / Dental Department Lead

Position Purpose

To support dental practitioners in providing safe, efficient and patient-centred dental care, while maintaining appropriate infection prevention, equipment and clinical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare the dental treatment area before and after procedures.
• Prepare instruments, materials and equipment required for treatment.
• Assist the dentist during examinations and procedures.
• Maintain appropriate chairside assistance and instrument handling.
• Follow infection prevention and sterilisation procedures.
• Clean, disinfect and prepare dental equipment and treatment areas.
• Assist with patient positioning and comfort.
• Prepare and handle dental materials as directed.
• Maintain dental instruments and supplies.
• Assist with dental records and administrative documentation.
• Support patient education regarding oral hygiene.
• Manage and monitor dental stock levels.
• Identify and report equipment faults or shortages.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Assist with emergency procedures as trained.
• Participate in relevant training and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Dental Assistant qualification preferred.
• Previous dental clinic experience preferred.
• Training in infection prevention and sterilisation.
• Basic Life Support certification preferred.

KPIs

• Patient service and communication.
• Infection-control compliance.
• Treatment-room readiness.
• Instrument sterilisation compliance.
• Accurate dental records.
• Stock availability.