Dental Nurse

Job Description

• Providing quality patient care.
• Preparing patients for dental procedures.
• Sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument, trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
• Assist the Dentist during treatment as per their instructions 
• Assist dental hygienists in the procedures when necessary.
• guide the patient according to the prescribed Doctor’s notes for procedures and investigations. 
• Maintaining and Recording Patient treatments.
• Assist the dentist in taking dental x-rays
• Managing/ caring of dental x-ray and other equipment.
• Giving information to patients on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
• Ensure the vitals are taken and reported accurately. 
• Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
• Ordering dental supplies and maintaining dental equipment inventory.
• Ensure that the ordered medication is administered correctly.
• Anticipate the needs of patients who are waiting for consultation with the doctor. 
• Spot patient discomfort and take appropriate measures to alleviate their concerns. 
• Work strictly within the scope of nursing care. 
• Responsible for additional activities assigned by the Immediate supervisor in relation with the current job roles.