Clinical Assistant

**Job Title:** Chairside Clinical Assistant   **Position Summary** The Chairside Clinical Assistant supports the dentist in delivering high-quality dental care efficiently and comfortably. This role involves clinical assistance during procedures, maintaining operatory readiness, ensuring infection control, and providing a smooth and reassuring patient experience. **Key Responsibilities** - Assist the dentist during all clinical procedures including restorative, prosthodontic, surgical, and implant treatments.   - Prepare the operatory with required instruments, materials, and equipment before and after each patient.   - Manage suction, retraction, and moisture control effectively during treatment.   - Handle dental materials such as impression materials, cements, composites, and bonding agents accurately.   - Follow strict sterilization and disinfection protocols for instruments and operatories.   - Maintain patient records, lab work coordination, and treatment notes as directed.   - Support digital processes like intraoral scanning, radiography, and dental photography where applicable.   - Monitor stock levels of consumables and materials; assist in inventory management.   - Communicate courteously with patients and ensure their comfort throughout the procedure.   - Coordinate with the dental laboratory and reception team for smooth case flow.    **Qualifications and Skills** - Training will be provided within the clinic.   - Prior experience in a dental setup is preferred but not mandatory.   - Good understanding of clinical cleanliness and sterilization procedures.   - Eagerness to learn dental instruments, materials, and procedures.   - Professional attitude with good communication and teamwork skills.   - Basic computer literacy and willingness to learn digital dentistry tools.