Dental Assistant at Orofacial Dental Practice Limited

Orofacial Dental Practice Limited is a private and corporate dental practice based in the picturesque area of Abuja. Our aim is to care for our patients and not just their teeth but also their general wellbeing. Excellent customer care is our first priority, from the moment you first walk into our practice right through to our after-care support, we provide a calm, welcoming and informativeenvironment.

We have a very strong prominence on the prevention of dental diseases wherever possible. Our dental and hygiene care is delivered like no other using the latest state-of-the-art and most appropriate techniques, coupled with the best dental materials. We also relentlessly analyse all aspects of our patients care to ensure we are always offering the best solutions and treatments for all of our patients and clients.At Orofacial Dental Practice, we offer a wide range of individual and corporate dental treatments, including cosmetic dentistry, tooth whitening, teeth straightening, dental implants and bridges as well as dental hygiene care. Our calm and gentle approach to dental treatments ensures even the most nervous patient will be most comfortable.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Dental Assistant

Location: Central Business District, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties

• Assist in the management of medical and dental emergencies
• Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Collecting and recording patient’s medical and dental histories, vital signs, and treatment information
• Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures
• Participate in voluntary community health activities to promote, maintain, and restore health and prevent diseases
• Prepare patients and dental rooms for dental procedures
• Ensure patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
• Fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.

Engagement:

• Assist the dental therapist and the dentist during their meetings with patients
• Performing aseptic procedures and helping in infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments
• Setting up for all dental procedures, preparing materials, and assisting in all dental procedures
• Maintaining dental equipment and supply inventory
• Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures as directed by the dentist or dental therapist
• Perform follow-up calls with patients.

Delivery:

• Perform other tasks appropriate to the post which may be allocated from time to time after prior discussion
• Perform office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer (scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, and billing).

Targeted Specialized Knowledge:

• Diploma in Dental Health Technician or Dental Surgery Technician required
• Must be registered with the Dental Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria and registration must be up to date.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Hold Computer literacy
• Excellent Communication and Customer Service
• Caring, Compassionate, Dedicated and Professional
• Working Under Pressure
• Humane, Empathetic and Supportive Bedside Manner
• Leadership and Teamwork
• Problem solving and Initiative
• Time Management and Organization
• Attention to Detail.

Application Closing Date
22nd November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV / Resume to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.