Develop knowledge of a wide range of practical treatment procedures and the relevant support necessary to ensure effective outcomes.
Develop competence across a wide range of dental chairside support procedures.
Develop competence in the manipulation and application of dental materials across a wide range of dental treatment procedures.
Develop a comprehensive knowledge and application of a wide range of dental instruments and other relevant equipment necessary during preparation for treatment procedures.
Learn to prepare individual treatment rooms for a wide range of dental procedures.
Develop and demonstrate competence in decontamination and sterilisation of medical and dental devices within clinical and non clinical environments, ensuring appropriate records are completed.
Be responsible as part of the clinical team for the care of the patient from arrival to completion of treatment.
Under supervision carry out the following: reception duties, answering telephone, receiving mail, meeting and greeting of patients and/or carers, managing department diaries and day books, sending appointments by mail, maintenance of monthly recall systems, maintenance and upkeep of all patient records and correspondence.
Participate in audit procedures under the direction of appropriate clinicians.
WORKING HOURS PER WEEK
37 Hours per week (32 Paid - 5 Hours unpaid for lunch)
REQUIRED SKILLS
Good people skills,including the ability to work with children and difficult patients. Computer literacy. Ability to work well under pressure. Ability to work well under pressure. Ability to work well in a team. Excellent communication skills. Organisation and a methodical approach to work. Confidence and a calm manner. Ability to multitask.
REQUIRED QUALITIES
Good listener. Dental assistants are on the front lines with patients every day. Lending an ear is essential!
CompassionPatients are often nervous or scared. The best dental assistants know how to be a calming presence.
Being a people personIf you love meeting new people, dental assisting is for you!
PerseveranceDental assisting is not for the faint of heart. If you have determination, you will go far.
Strong Work Ethic.Sometimes dental assistants work long hours with few breaks.
DedicationThere will be some tough days. The dental assistants who are dedicated know how to take it in stride.
ReliabilityIf you don’t show up, the office might just fall apart. Just kidding (but not really).
OrganizationIn this profession, you need to be prepared for anything!
AnticipationDo you know how to read minds? Dentists will be amazed and impressed with how you know what they need before they do!
MultitaskingDental assistants say they do it all – and often they do it all at the same time
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum maths and engish GCSE'S. (Grade C or above)
