Dental Nurse

Overview

Daily Procedures

• Start Up: :Wear appropriate uniform, clean and ironed. Switch on surgery / unit and computer, X Ray. Check appointment and laboratory works. : Run through the 3:1 and motors to remove any Stagnant water (this must be done for at least 2 minutes) Flush water into spittoon. Ensure a clean environment and set for the first patient.
• During the day: :Assist the surgeon throughout day, observe cross infection control procedure by universal precaution. :Be present in the surgery during all operating procedures, talk to patient as necessary when the dentist is out for some reasons. :Follow Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P) when using all equipment, ask when unsure. : Maintain stocks, note any item that are less, needs refill. :Keep patient record updated: invoices and charges / maintain lab work diary.
• End of day:
• :Accomplish daily statistics report, check patient's notes records / files as necessary. :Run handpieces and 3:1 into spittoon, clean and disinfect aspirator, its tubings and the spittoon with disinfectant. Flush the aspirator / suction tubings with water several times. :Remove and clean "amalgam" traps and other residues. Collect "amalgam waste" in a sealed container with water. :Clean / Wipe and disinfect the dental chair with alcohol-free disinfectant, unit and accessories with alcohol base disinfectant. :Clean sink with soap and water thoroughly. Clean and disinfect all work surfaces thoroughly with alcohol base disinfectant. :Dispose all clinical waste (yellow bag), Reline bins, brush and mop the floor (with the aid of the janitor). :Check next day's appointment. : Switch off computer and all equipment.

Weekly Procedures

• Clean all displays in practice
• Check stocks in the surgery, note requisitions
• Clean operating chair / stools - top and bottom
• Clean all suction tubes and other bottles outside and in, X-ray machine - arms and head, and other dental equipments in the surgery.
• Clean cupboard fronts, skirting boards, pictures and mirrors, window sills, ceiling lights, any ledges and shelves
• Clean and reline all cupboards and drawers.
• Hygiene surgery as on rota: Clean - chair, stools, light, skirting etc
• Prepare weekly stat for the weekly meeting
• Check your lab book, make sure all the above points is done.

Monthly Procedures

• Stock Order: Request form completed for any new dental material request, given to stock controller / material coordinator.
• Sharpak: Check (3/4 full) for disposal.
• Statistics: Prepare monthly statistics (Patients / Gross Income )