VITAL DENTAL

WE ARE HIRING – DENTAL ASSISTANT

Location: Chandigarh

Position: Dental Assistant / Clinical Chairside Assistant

Department: Clinical Operations

About Vital Dental

Vital Dental is a premium dental clinic committed to advanced dentistry, exceptional patient care, clinical excellence, and the highest standards of hygiene and professionalism.

We are looking for a well-educated, smart, presentable, soft-spoken, disciplined, and clinically knowledgeable Dental Assistant who can confidently assist doctors during dental procedures while ensuring an excellent patient experience.

The ideal candidate should possess good communication skills, a professional personality, a strong understanding of dental procedures, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Educational Qualifications

- Minimum qualification: 12th pass from a recognized board.
- Graduates will be preferred.
- Dental assistant certification or relevant healthcare training will be an added advantage.
- Basic understanding of English and Hindi is essential.
- Must be able to understand clinical instructions, dental terminology, and professional communication.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow written clinical protocols and checklists.

Key Responsibilities 1. Clinical Knowledge & Chairside Assistance

- Possess practical knowledge of routine and advanced dental procedures.
- Assist dentists efficiently during consultations and treatments.
- Understand dental instruments, materials, equipment, and their clinical applications.
- Prepare the dental chair, instruments, and required materials before each procedure.
- Anticipate the doctor's requirements during treatment.
- Maintain proper four-handed dentistry techniques, suction, retraction, and instrument transfer.
- Ensure smooth and timely preparation between patient appointments.

2. Knowledge of Dental Procedures The candidate should be familiar with assisting in:

- Dental examinations and oral prophylaxis.
- Scaling, polishing, and periodontal procedures.
- Composite restorations and other restorative procedures.
- Root canal treatments and endodontic procedures.
- Crown and bridge preparation, impressions, and cementation.
- Tooth extractions and minor oral surgical procedures.
- Dental implant placement and prosthetic procedures.
- Full-mouth rehabilitation procedures.
- Digital impressions and intraoral scanning.
- Orthodontic and clear aligner procedures.




- Dental radiography and imaging workflows, within authorized responsibilities.

Preference will be given to candidates experienced in dental implants, oral surgery, endodontics, and prosthodontic chairside assistance. 3. Patient Communication & Personality

- Pleasant, well-groomed, and qualified appearance.
- Soft-spoken, polite, respectful, and approachable personality.
- Good understanding of spoken English and Hindi.
- Ability to communicate clearly with doctors, colleagues, and patients.
- Maintain patience and empathy when dealing with elderly, anxious, or difficult patients.
- Help patients feel comfortable and reassured before, during, and after treatment.
- Never argue with patients or display rude, careless, or unprofessional behaviour.

4. Sterilization, Infection Control & Hygiene

- Follow established sterilization and disinfection protocols.
- Ensure proper cleaning, packaging, sterilization, storage, and tracking of instruments.
- Maintain strict infection prevention and control standards.
- Follow biomedical waste segregation and disposal protocols.
- Maintain cleanliness and readiness of dental chairs and clinical areas.
- Follow clinic SOPs and applicable NABH-aligned quality and safety procedures.
- Ensure proper handling of sharps, clinical materials, and contaminated instruments.

5. Clinical Organization & Inventory

- Maintain adequate stocks of dental consumables and materials.
- Monitor expiry dates and report shortages in advance.
- Organize instruments, trays, and clinical storage areas.
- Ensure equipment is cleaned and maintained according to manufacturer instructions.
- Report equipment faults and material wastage immediately.
- Complete assigned daily clinical checklists and records.

6. Discipline, Honesty & Dedication

- Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and loyalty toward the organization.
- Maintain strict patient confidentiality.
- Be punctual, reliable, hardworking, and responsible.
- Follow instructions accurately and respect clinical hierarchy.




- Maintain a positive attitude and cooperate with all team members.
- Show willingness to learn new procedures and technologies.
- Take ownership of assigned responsibilities without repeated reminders.
- Maintain professional behaviour and avoid workplace gossip or conflicts.

Essential Skills & Personality Traits
- Educated, intelligent, and quick to understand instructions.
- Good personality and professional grooming.
- Soft-spoken and patient-friendly communication.
- Strong chairside assisting skills.
- Knowledge of dental instruments and procedures.
- Good memory, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
- Proactive mindset and willingness to learn.
- Honest, disciplined, dedicated, and dependable.

Experience Required Preferred: 1–3 years of experience as a dental assistant in a multispecialty dental clinic.

Experienced candidates with strong clinical knowledge will be preferred. Fresh candidates with excellent communication skills, educational qualifications, and a willingness to undergo structured training may also be considered.

Performance Expectations

Performance will be assessed on:

- Chairside assisting efficiency and clinical readiness.
- Understanding of dental procedures and instruments.
- Sterilization and infection control compliance.
- Patient comfort and communication.
- Dental chair turnaround time.
- Instrument and inventory management.
- Punctuality, teamwork, and discipline.
- Adherence to clinic SOPs and safety standards.

What We Offer
- Opportunity to work in a premium multispecialty dental clinic.
- Exposure to advanced dental treatments and modern equipment.
- Structured clinical training and professional development.
- Supportive, disciplined, and growth-oriented work environment.
- Career advancement based on skills, reliability, and performance.

How to Apply Interested candidates may share their updated CV, educational qualifications, and relevant dental assisting experience with passport size photo

VITAL DENTAL | CHANDIGARH

We are looking for more than a dental chairside helper. We want an educated, qualified, clinically competent, and dedicated team member who understands dentistry, respects patients, and takes pride in delivering excellent clinical support.

Pay: ₹11,000.00 - ₹21,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Paid sick time

Work Location: In person

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