Clinical Associate-Dental
Core
Provide comprehensive dental care by diagnosing, treating, and managing oral health conditions while supporting senior dentists.
Role type
Clinical Associate-Dental
Builds
Patient oral health outcomes
Domain
Healthcare / Dentistry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical and procedural skills, Patient counseling, Infection control protocols, Emergency care, Equipment operation, Treatment planning
Preferred skills
Ability to work independently, Adaptability to clinical protocols
Technologies
Dental equipment and instruments
Responsibilities
Perform clinical dental examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning; Carry out routine dental procedures such as restorations, scaling, polishing, and extractions; Assist senior dentists in advanced and specialty dental procedures; Maintain accurate clinical records, treatment notes, and consent documentation; Ensure adherence to infection control, sterilization, and patient safety protocols; Counsel patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions; Handle dental emergencies and provide first-line care; Operate and maintain dental equipment and instruments; Coordinate with dental assistants, technicians, and support staff; Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, and continuing education activities.