Registered Dental Nurse

Position Overview

The Registered Dental Nurse plays a key role in supporting dentists and specialists in delivering high-quality dental care. This role involves chairside assistance, sterilization, patient communication, and ensuring compliance with DHA and clinic standards. The ideal candidate is organized, patient-focused, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Support

• Provide chairside assistance during general dentistry and specialist procedures (restorative, endodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery, and aesthetic treatments).
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials according to dentist requirements.
• Mix dental materials such as cements, impression materials, bonding agents, and composites.
• Capture high-quality intra-oral photographs and assist with digital scanning procedures (if applicable).
• Take and develop X-rays following radiation safety guidelines and DHA protocols.
• Ensure proper infection control procedures are followed at all times.

Sterilization & Safety

• Manage sterilization of instruments and equipment using approved sterilization cycles.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of clinical areas.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly sterilization checks per DHA regulations.
• Ensure waste management and hazardous material disposal is done according to guidelines.

Patient Management

• Welcome and prepare patients for treatment, ensuring comfort and reassurance.
• Provide post-operative instructions as directed by the dentist.
• Update patient files in PMS (e.g., EasyDent, Dentrix, or other clinic systems).
• Assist in maintaining high patient satisfaction and service quality.

Administrative Duties

• Manage stock levels and inform the clinic manager when items need reordering.
• Maintain accurate dental records and treatment notes.
• Support reception when needed (scheduling, calls, patient follow-up, billing explanations).

Compliance & Professional Standards

• Ensure all procedures comply with DHA guidelines, infection control policies, and clinic protocols.
• Maintain valid DHA license/eligibility letter.
• Participate in CPD activities, training, and team meetings.
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• DHA-licensed or DHA-eligible Registered Dental Nurse.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in the UAE is essential.
• Strong knowledge of infection control, sterilization standards, and dental terminology.
• Excellent communication and patient-handling skills.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
• Fluent in English; Arabic or other languages is an advantage.
• Professional, presentable, and punctual.

Soft Skills

• Patient-focused and empathetic.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn.
• Efficient time management.

Please contact nagemclinic@gmail.com

Job Type: Full-time