Dental Nurse Jobs

Dental nurses find work in dental clinics, dental health education organisations, dental hospitals, and school dental services. They prepare patients for dental examinations and assist dentists in providing care and treatment. Good dental nurses are good with hands, have the ability to concentrate and follow instructions, have good communication skills and interpersonal skills, have good organisational ability and time management skills, and are interested in healthcare work.

On the job, a dental nurse administers anesthetic agents and supportive treatments to patients undergoing surgery or other medical procedures; promotes better health practices; teaches; performs research in one or more phases of the field of nursing; or consults and advises other nurses.

Dental nurses are expected to maintain their coordination skills to the highest standard. They may provide chairside support to the dentist or undertake general administration. The role of a dental nurse embraces practice hygiene, ordering stock, maintaining patient records, utilising X-ray processing (if trained to do so) equipment, and assisting with clinical governance. It is imperative for dental nurses to have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.