Dental Assistant

• Escort patient from the waiting area to the dental treatment room.
• Prepare patient for dental treatment.
• Assist patient in answering their questions, alleviating anxieties and in providing advice and directions as authorised by the dentist.
• Provide chair-side assistance to the dentists such as passing or holding of instruments, preparation of materials, etc.
• Ensure all instruments and equipments are in good condition and prepared for use by the dentist before each consultation.
• Ensure the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with Aspetar / Sport Dentistry Department Policies as well as Qatari regulations, where applicable.
• Take X-Rays for patients, while obtaining appropriate X-Rays Licensing.
• Check patient medical history information is up to date and advise the dentists of any problems he/she has noted.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and proper filing of patient records and test results. Maintains a list of all Dental Department patients, monitors patient flow, and assists the Dentists in ensuring that patient records and documents are accurately completed and filed.
• Communicate appropriately and sensitively with patients who may be fearful, vulnerable, have sensitive concerns or have special needs i.e. physical and learning difficulties, elderly, deaf, or blind.
• Chart and update patients records on the computer as necessary, and assist the dentists in the completion of records.