Dental Nurses

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:
The Dental Nurse oversees and coordinates the day-to-day patient care activities of a
specified clinical practice, ensuring adherence established clinical policies, protocols,
regulations, and standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments used in the clinic.
• Assists dental students in the clinics.
• Assists in preparing the patient for treatment by students and assist during
the treatment as needed.
• Evaluates the students’ performance and liability in the clinics.
• Demonstrates minor oral surgery procedures (e.g. Impacted Teeth).
• Upgrades the core of knowledge of the dental students.
• Helps dental students in their Researches and Seminars.
• Assists in the Consultation and Dental check-ups for patients.
• Performs routine inspection for cross-infection control.
• Invigilates during mid-term and final exams.
• Assists the dental technicians in their laboratory tasks.
• Maintains hygiene, health and safety measures in the dental clinics.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
• Diploma/ Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or any related field from an accredited
institution.
• Two years of experience that is directly related to the duties specified.
• MOH License.
AJMAN UNIVERSITY
JOB DESCRIPTION
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
• Ability to work as a team member within a clinical environment.
• Ability to set up and prepare dental nursing procedures in accordance with
established regulations and guidelines.
• Knowledge of dental supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and
inventory control.
• Knowledge of governmental/ institutional regulations and guidelines for
the provision of dental outpatient nursing services.
• Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a wide range of dental
equipment in accordance with prescribed procedures and standards.
• Knowledge of radiation safety procedures, standards, and protocols.
• Knowledge of sterile procedures.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Work is performed in an interior medical/clinical environment.
• Moderate physical activity.
• Requires handling of average-weight objects.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks,
which require following basic safety precautions.
• Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens.
SUPERVISION:
• Reports to: Manager of CCEE/ Clinics, Head of Departmen.