Dentist Assistant

REF 1661547

03.11.2024 | Abu Dhabi | full time

Description: The Dentist is responsible for the delivery of quality and efficient dental care to the Health Center patient population and be mission-driven to serve the medically underserved patient.

The Dental Team at Marys Center is currently seeking full-time, part-time and per diem General Dentists at our 3 dental clinics.

Reportability

This position will report directly to the Vice President of Dental Services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Complete routine and comprehensive oral examinations.
Maintain the quality of dental care.
Deliver fillings, endodontics, extractions, partials, crown and bridge, and sealants, etc.
Diagnose dental disease, oral pathology, and develop a written treatment plan and prioritize treatments.
Provide ongoing dental education.
Be thorough in documenting all interventions done with/on behalf of the patient.
Document services on the encounter.
Oversee the dental hygienist and the dental assistant on duty.
Consult on the purchase of dental equipment.
Work in tandem with the other member of the health care team to ensure best practices in the delivery of dental services and the other services offered at Mary’s Center.
Treat the patient with moderate to severe dental infections on an emergency basis.
Participate in agency-wide and clinical meetings as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements: Certification or associate degree in an accredited dental assisting program.
Dental x-ray certification.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of Dental Hygiene Program.
Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Consistently professional appearance and attitude.
Able to provide great patient care.