Chair Side Dental Assistant

Role overview

This position supports dental teams by assisting with chairside procedures, preparing treatment areas, and helping maintain smooth clinical and administrative operations in a dental clinic.

Core duties

• Work alongside the dentist during procedures using a four-handed dentistry approach to improve efficiency and reduce treatment time.
• Mix, prepare, and manage restorative and impression materials as needed.
• Set up dental operatories for different specialties with the required instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Guide patients on oral hygiene practices that help protect and maintain dental health.
• Support behaviour management when caring for paediatric patients.
• Schedule appointments, receive patients, escort them after treatment, and maintain patient files and records.
• Carry out general front-office and clinic support tasks where required.
• Keep a professional attitude and conduct at all times.
• Track consumable stock, ensure materials are used appropriately, and arrange timely removal of expired items.
• Dispose of waste, chemicals, and hazardous materials in the correct manner.
• Help maintain a safe workplace in line with Dubai Health Authority safety standards and protocols.
• Follow approved infection control and patient safety practices in accordance with departmental and international standards.
• Perform preliminary patient assessment before treatment, including medical history, vital signs, and random blood sugar checks.
• Take on additional duties assigned by the clinic or department.
• Monitor clinical inventory and instrument handover records, and report any discrepancies without delay.
• Support and oversee other dental assistants when needed.
• Maintain strong clinical competence across patient care duties, including support for patients with complex needs.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Dentistry is required for this role.

Additional information

This is a full-time, on-site position in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role falls under the Dental Support category. Salary is listed as less than 10,000 per month. The opening is open to all nationalities, with preference given to UAE nationals. The posting date shown is 07/07/2026 and the listing closes on 12/07/2026.