Dental Assistants -KSA

Provides complete chairside assistance to the general or specialist dentist during clinical/surgical dental procedures. Performs clinical supportive functions. Accountabilities Responsible for assisting a dentist engaged in diagnostic, operative, surgical, periodontal, preventive, orthodontic, prosthodontic, endodontic or pedodontic procedures during examination and treatment of patients. The clinical functions performed include preparing and dismissing patients; point of use cleaning of instrumentation and disinfecting equipment; providing post-operative instructions prescribed by the dentist; maintaining supply order; maintaining applicable records, and others as requested by the dentist. Participates with the dentist in the examination and treatment of patients by retracting cheeks and tissues and by irrigating and aspirating mouth fluids without harm or discomfort to the patient. Anticipates the dentist’s needs and practices four-handed dentistry to provide efficient operative procedures for the patient or as assigned to a dental surgical operating team. Performs expanded duty procedures under the supervision of the dentist as required. Reviews patient’s medical history and alerts the dentist to significant problems, assists in updating the patient’s history; flags the chart to note significant history problems. Charts accurately the findings of the patient’s oral conditions as reported by the doctor; records the treatment rendered in the patient’s permanent chart. Maintains and periodically reviews skills learned in First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation; handles medical emergencies until the dentist arrives on the scene or assists the dentist in rendering emergency first aid until additional medical help is available. Instructs patients in post-operative home care procedures as directed by the dentist. Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested. The employee’s duties are not limited to the above-mentioned accountabilities. The manager can assign other duties based on the business need. Work Environment Indoors : 100% Outdoors : 0% Working Days : 6 Working Days Days off : 1 Days Off Working Hours : 8 net working hours according to shift schedule approved by head of department. Job Requirement Education Diploma Experience 2-5 years of clinical experience Computer Skills Office & Health Information Systems Languages English and Arabic (fluent speaking and writing)

Education Diploma. Experience 2-5 years of clinical experience. Computer Skills Office & Health Information Systems. Languages English and Arabic (fluent speaking and writing).

Provide complete chairside assistance to the dentist during clinical and surgical dental procedures. Prepare and dismiss patients; clean and disinfect instruments; provide postoperative instructions; maintain supplies and records; assist with examining and treating patients, including retracting tissues and handling fluids. Practice four-handed dentistry to support efficient procedures; perform expanded duties under supervision; review and update patient medical history; chart findings and treatments; maintain CPR/First Aid readiness and handle medical emergencies until assistance arrives; instruct patients in postoperative home care; perform other duties as assigned by management. Ensure a safe and hygienic work environment according to department standards.