Dental Nurse

REF 1900652

23.09.2025 | Dubai | full time

Description: A Dental Nurse, or Dental Hygienist support Dentists in all aspects of the dental care of patients. Their primary duties include educating patients in the care of teeth, providing treatments to prevent oral problems and offering dietary advice for oral hygiene.Dental Nurse duties and responsibilities
The role of a Dental Nurse covers both health and clinical promotion responsibilities. Their main duties and responsibilities include:

Providing oral health education to patients
Using a variety of dental instruments to scale, polish and clean teeth
Removing plaque and applying treatments to remove or reduce decay
Ensuring that dental tools and instruments are sterilised appropriately
Taking radiographs and impressions of teeth and giving local anaesthetic under the Dentist’s supervision
Applying temporary sealants and coatings to protect teeth
Collecting dental and medical histories and maintaining health records of patients
Working to a professional code of ethics and keeping up to date with recent developments within the industry

Requirements: Certified Dental Nurse qualification.
Previous experience in a dental practice is preferred.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Knowledge of dental procedures and hygiene practices.
Proficiency in dental software and record-keeping.