Dental Assistant

About Talentrah

Talentrah is a job marketplace built for how people in Nigeria and across Africa actually search for work and hire. Job seekers get AI-assisted resume building and job matching through Farah, our in-product AI, plus a real path to mentorship and a verified profile that employers — including diaspora and global companies hiring African talent — can find and trust. Employers get free job posting today, with paid ad campaigns and Talent Directory access as the business grows into a real two-sided revenue model. Every part of the payment experience is mobile-money-native from day one, because that's how this market actually pays, not an afterthought bolted onto a model built for somewhere else.

Mission

• To deliver exceptional dental care by bridging the gap between advanced dental services and our patients, through personalized treatment, innovative practices, and a commitment to excellence.
• Our mission is to enhance oral health and wellbeing for all individuals in any setting—whether in-clinic, at home, or via our cutting-edge online and mobile solutions.
• As an integral part of EHA Clinics, we strive to embody the clinic's commitment to providing world-class healthcare, focusing on preventative care and the holistic wellbeing of our patients.

Duties and Responsibilities Purpose:

• Assist in the management of medical and dental emergencies Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays) Collecting and recording patient’s medical and dental histories, vital signs, and treatment information
• Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures Participate in voluntary community health activities to promote, maintain, and restore health and prevent diseases
• Prepare patients and dental rooms for dental procedures Ensure patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
• Fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.

Engagement:

• Assist the dental therapist and the dentist during their meetings with patients Performing aseptic procedures and helping in infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments
• Setting up for all dental procedures, preparing materials, and assisting in all dental procedures Maintaining dental equipment and supply inventory
• Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays) Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures as directed by the dentist or dental therapist
• Perform follow-up calls with patients.

Delivery:

• Perform other tasks appropriate to the post which may be allocated from time to time after prior discussion
• Perform office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer (scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, and billing)

​Targeted Specializes Knowledge

• Diploma in Dental Health Technician or Dental Surgery Technician required
• Must be registered with the Dental Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria and registration must be up to date.