Dental Assistant

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What is Dental Assistant?

Assist dentist, set up equipment, prepare patient for treatment, and keep records..

Minimum education level

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM2500 - RM 3500

Example of a Job Position

Certified Dentist Assistant (CDA)

Registered Dentist Assistant

Dentist Assistant (DA)

Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA)

Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Oral Surgery Assistant

Orthodontic Assistant (Ortho Assistant)

Orthodontic Technician

Dental Surgery Assistant

Task

? Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures ? Record treatment information in patient records ? Expose dental diagnostic x-rays ? Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients ? Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies

Knowledge

Education and Training

Knowledge of principles and methods in designing curriculum, training, teaching, and instruction for individuals and groups, as well as measuring the effects of training.

Psychology

Knowledge of human performance and behavior; differences in individual abilities, personalities and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Customer and Personal Services

Knowledge of principles and processes to provide services for customers and personal. This includes assessing customer needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.

English

Knowledge of the structure and content of English, including the meaning and spelling of each word, composition rules, and grammar.

Medical Science and Dentistry

Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human wounds, diseases, and deformities. These include symptoms, alternative treatments, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health measures

Skills

Active Learning

Understand the implications of new information for basic decision making and problem solving now and in the future.

Serving Orientation

Actively looking for the right way to help others.'

Talking

Talk to others to convey information effectively

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled

Reading Understanding

Understand sentences and paragraphs written in work documents.

Capability

1
Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas when speaking, so that others can understand what is being conveyed
2
Oral Understanding - The ability to listen and understand information and ideas conveyed through words and oral sentences
3
Written Understanding - Ability to read and understand information and ideas conveyed through writing
4
Understanding Talks - Ability to identify and understand other people's conversations.