Editorial summary

The Straits Dental Group is seeking a Dental Assistant or Senior Dental Assistant to support their team in delivering personalized dental care in a patient-focused environment. The role involves assisting dentists during procedures, preparing instruments, managing patient care instructions, and maintaining clinic hygiene to ensure efficient operations. Candidates should have relevant experience in dental assisting and possess strong interpersonal skills. The position offers a salary of 3,500 SGD.

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Job description

[This job id 23317 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 03 Aug 2026]

Company Overview

The Straits Dental Group is a boutique dental practice in Singapore focused on customer-first care. Our clinics feature skilled dentists and surgeons who deliver innovative, personalized treatments in a friendly environment.

Job Summary

You will assist dentists during procedures, prepare instruments and equipment, manage patient care instructions, and maintain clinic hygiene to ensure smooth dental operations and positive patient experiences.

Responsibilities

• Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatments
• Provide patients with care instructions prescribed by dentists, including post-operative and oral hygiene guidance
• Assist dentists during procedures by preparing and handing over appropriate instruments to facilitate patient care
• Prepare and set up dental procedure rooms ensuring all instruments, trays, materials, and equipment are ready before patient arrival
• Assist in taking and developing dental diagnostic x-rays to support accurate diagnosis
• Perform lab tracking, casting, impression taking, and retainer fabrication tasks as required
• Check, pouch, and sterilize instruments and instrument sets following proper protocols
• Disinfect and maintain dental chairs, equipment, working surfaces, and instruments to meet hygiene standards
• Monitor clinic room materials to ensure sufficient sterile instruments and supplies are available for daily use
• Handle and manage patient feedback professionally to support patient satisfaction
• Report incidents such as equipment malfunction, defects, or loss promptly to management
• Conduct stock takes and notify in-charge when inventory is low, ensuring proper inventory management and storage using the first in, first out (FIFO) principle
• Perform other duties assigned by Clinic In-Charge or Manager

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Proven experience as a dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health and safety regulations
• Good computer skills to support clinic operations
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong customer service skills to enhance patient experience
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to clinic needs
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Good command of English for clear communication
• Educational qualifications: GCE ‘N’/’O’ Levels, Higher/NITEC
• Preferred background as junior executives specialized in Healthcare - Nurse/Medical Support & Assistant or equivalent
• Relevant skills: dental assisting, nursing, customer service, hospitality, administration, healthcare, retail

Other Information

Benefits

• AWS
• Performance Bonus based on company performance
• Employee Dental Benefits
• Healthcare Insurance
• Career Progression opportunities

Location

• Orchard / Tai Seng / Raffles Place (All locations near MRT)

Contact

• Whatsapp +65 87999371
• Email resume to

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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