Dental Clinic Assistant

Job Title: Dental Assistant / Chairside Assistant

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Clinic Name: Dr. Ali's Dentacare

Employment Type: full time 

Working Hours: [e.g., 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM, Monday to Saturday]

About Us

At Dr. Ali's Dentacare, we are a 24yrs old dental practice dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered dental care to the Bangalore community. We maintain a state-of-the-art, hygienic, and welcoming environment for both our patients and our staff. We are looking for a highly organized and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team and help us deliver exceptional, painless dental experiences.

Job Summary

We are seeking an efficient and proactive Dental Assistant to serve as the dentist’s right hand. The ideal candidate will ensure that clinical procedures run smoothly, maintain strict sterilization protocols, and prioritize patient comfort from the waiting room to the dental chair.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Assistance:

 * Chairside Support: Provide four-handed dentistry support to the primary dentist and visiting consultants during all procedures (extractions, RCTs, implants, scaling, etc.).

 * Setup & Preparation: Prepare the treatment room, arrange instruments, and mix dental materials (cements, alginate) ahead of each appointment.

 * Radiography: Efficiently take and develop intraoral X-rays (RVG) as directed by the dentist.

 * Patient Care: Greet patients, seat them comfortably, address dental anxiety, and provide clear post-operative instructions.

Sterilization & Infection Control:

 * Hygiene Standards: Strictly adhere to infection control and sterilization protocols. Clean, pouch, and autoclave all dental instruments.

 * Waste Management: Ensure proper handling and disposal of biomedical waste (BMW) according to standard regulations.

 * Equipment Maintenance: Keep dental chairs and clinic equipment clean, maintained, and ready for use.

Clinic Operations & Inventory:

 * Stock Management: Keep track of dental supplies and materials; alert the management when inventory is low.

 * Record Keeping: Accurately update patient records and lab prescriptions.

 * Front Desk Support: Assist with answering phone calls, scheduling patient appointments, and managing patient flow when necessary