Dental Surgery Assistant

Dentist

You will examine and diagnose patients, plan treatment, and deliver general dental care: check-ups, scaling and polishing, fillings, crowns, root canal therapy and extractions. You will keep accurate records and hold to our infection control and patient safety standards. Where a case calls for a specialist, you refer it. You will work alongside the dental surgery assistants and the front desk team, and you are expected to explain every treatment to the patient in plain language before it begins. Requirements Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). A valid licence to practise dentistry in Nigeria. Completed NYSC, with a valid Discharge Certificate or Exemption Certificate. Good communication and interpersonal skills. A professional, responsible and compassionate approach to patient care. The ability to work with other healthcare professionals.