ISCO Occupation Group 3251.1 Dental Chairside Assistant
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Dental Chairside Assistant: Dental chairside assistants support dental practitioners in clinical treatments, as preparation and helping in practical execution and follow-up, and administrative tasks under supervision and following the orders of the dental practitioner.
Essential Skills
- Perform Dental Charting
- Observe Patient Throughout Dental Treatment
- Prepare Dental Instruments For Sterilization
- Prepare Materials For Dental Procedures
- Prepare Patients For Dental Treatment
- Work In A Multicultural Environment In Health Care
- Promote Inclusion
- Pass Dental Instruments
- Accept Own Accountability
- Ensure Safety Of Healthcare Users
- Educate On The Prevention Of Illness
- Interact With Healthcare Users
- Work In Multidisciplinary Health Teams
- Apply Organisational Techniques
- Maintain Dental Station And Operatory
- Perform Dental Radiographs
- Provide Health Education
- Comply With Legislation Related To Health Care
- Use E-Health And Mobile Health Technologies
- Apply Context Specific Clinical Competences
- Assist The Dentist During The Dental Treatment Procedure
- Follow Dentists' Instructions
- Turn Impressions Of The Mouth Into Models
- Deal With Emergency Care Situations
- Apply Health Sciences
- Deal With Patients' Anxiety
- Listen Actively
- Provide Dental Administrative Post-Treatment Patient Services
- Develop A Collaborative Therapeutic Relationship
- Manage Infection Control In The Facility
- Educate On Oral Healthcare And Disease Prevention
- Respond To Changing Situations In Health Care
- Promote Health And Safety Policies In Health Services
- Contribute To Continuity Of Health Care
- Empathise With The Healthcare User
- Follow Clinical Guidelines
- Communicate Effectively In Healthcare
Optional Skills
- Inform Policy Makers On Health-Related Challenges
- Perform Multiple Tasks At The Same Time
- Ensure Proper Appointment Administration
- Handle Payments In Dentistry
- Employ Foreign Languages In Care
- Record Healthcare Users' Billing Information
Alternative Names
- Qualified Dental Nurse
- Orthodontic Nurse
- Dental Support Worker
- Dental Assistant
- Trainee Dental Nurse
