
DENTAL AIDE
DENTAL AIDE
Brief Description
Trainees pursuing this skill are trained under the direct supervision of a dentist or higher level dental employee. They also seat and prepare patients for examination or treatment; assist the dentist during examination and treatment of patient are present at oral surgical procedures; sterilize instruments and maintain a sterile environment; take and record vital signs as directed and assist in charting on oral cavity.
Job Title
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Dental Assistant
Job title after further studies
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Dentist
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Orthodontist
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Oral Pathologist
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Pediatric Dentist
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Prosthodontist etc.
Where are the jobs?
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Dental Lab
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Dentist Office
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Health Institutions
Servol Training Centre
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Chaguanas
Training Period
Three (3) Terms (ADP not included)
Additional Training
Basic Computer Literacy
Advanced Training
University of the West Indies (UWI) Mount Hope Dental School
Certification
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Servol Trade Certificate
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National Examination Council (NEC)
Literacy Level
3 - 5
Working Conditions
Indoors
Physical Requirements
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Good eyesight
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Motor skills
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Standing for long periods
Other Requirements
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Ability to settle and pacify the patient
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Have patience and even temper while treating patents
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Confidentiality