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Minor Group
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Unit Group
3251
Dental Assistants and Therapists
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MASCO Code
3251-01
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Dental Aide/Assistant supports dental practitioners by assisting with diagnostic, preventive, and curative tasks within limited scope, ensuring smooth patient care. They prepare treatment rooms, sterilise instruments, assist during procedures, manage patient’s records, and maintain hygiene standards. They also contribute to public oral health initiatives by educating patients, supporting outreach programs, and facilitating access to dental services in schools or communities.
Tasks
Assist dentists chairside during dental procedures including fillings, extractions, cleanings, restorations, and fluoride treatments.
Prepare, sterilise, and maintain dental instruments and equipment in compliance with infection control protocols.
Manage patient records, appointments, and administrative duties using dental clinic systems.
Educate patients and communities on oral hygiene, nutrition, and preventive dental care.
Provide guidance on post-treatment care and oral health maintenance.
Support oral health awareness campaigns and community or school-based dental programmes.
Coordinate schedules for mobile, school-based, or outreach dental services.
Skills
Basic
Attention to detail to ensure cleanliness, adherence to protocols, and accurate record-keeping.
Basic computer literacy for handling digital records and administrative tasks.
Effective communication skills to interact with patients, parents, and team members.
Organisational skills for managing appointments, records, supplies, and patient flow.
Patience, compassion, and service orientation when attending to patients.
Specific
Ability to educate and counsel patients on oral hygiene and preventive dental care.
Competency in chairside assistance during dental procedures including restorations, extractions, cleanings, and fluoride treatments.
Competency in implementing infection control practices in dental clinical settings.
Competency in patient management including scheduling and record-keeping using dental software systems.
Competency in taking and processing dental radiographs (X-rays).
Proficiency in sterilising and handling dental instruments in compliance with infection control protocols.
Proficiency in supporting dental materials handling and minor equipment troubleshooting.
Additional Info
QUALIFICATION
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or Equivalent
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