Certified dental assistant - saudi arabia, riyadh

Job description:❖assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures❖perform different types of dental radiographs including intra-oral, extra-oral and cbct x-rays❖recording the patient's medical history❖triaging the dental patients including blood pressure and pulse❖preparing dental instruments for sterilization❖implement environmental surfaces infection control measures as per policies in force❖helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment❖providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures based on the dentist instructions❖taking impressions and optical impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth)❖performing office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer❖communicating with patients and dental coordinators (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies)❖helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery❖escorting the patient from and to the waiting area, to the cashier office after treatment❖assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies❖maintain an updated schs license, bls and other required licenses as per local regulation in force❖implement dental department policies and procedures❖submit replenishment requests to the dental coordinator❖maintain the dental clinic inventory of materials, disposables and equipment; and ensure reporting any issues or discrepancies through the assigned channels❖monitor and report expired dental materials❖maintain an up to date dental laboratory cases records and update the dentist on the same❖maintain patients’ confidentiality.skillscalm and reassuring manner.must have good communication skills to engage with different patients.must understand the cleaning and sanitizing procedures perfectly.excellent experience and expertise in dental terminology and equipment is needed.

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