Monday to Friday: 9am – 6pm | Saturday: 9am – 1pm | Sunday & PH: Closed
Looking for dental assistant jobs in Singapore with stable daytime hours, structured training, and a welcoming clinic environment?
Dentalis is hiring a Dental Assistant / Receptionist for our boutique clinic in Tanjong Pagar. This is a dual-role position for someone who enjoys both patient-facing service and hands-on clinical support.
You will help patients feel at ease from the moment they arrive, while supporting our dentists during treatment. If you are organised, cheerful, willing to learn, and comfortable working with people — this is a strong entry point into a long-term dental career.
At a Glance
TLDR
| Job title | Dental Assistant cum Receptionist |
| Location | 52 Craig Rd · near Maxwell / Tanjong Pagar / Outram Park MRT |
| Salary | S$2,200 – S$3,500 per month |
| Work hours | Mon–Fri 9am–6pm · Sat 9am–1pm |
| Work week | 5.5-day week · daytime only, no night shifts |
| Eligibility | Singaporean or Permanent Resident |
| Qualification | Minimum N/O Levels or ITE · NITEC in Dental Assisting a plus |
A meaningful dual role — clinical and patient-facing — for someone ready to build a dental career in Singapore's CBD.
The Role
What Does a Dental Assistant / Receptionist Do?
This role combines front desk coordination with chairside dental assisting.
At the front desk, you will greet patients, manage appointments, answer phone and WhatsApp enquiries, handle registration and billing, and support claim processing where needed.
On the clinical side, you will prepare treatment rooms, assist dentists during procedures, sterilise instruments, maintain infection control standards, support basic lab-related tasks, and help keep daily operations running smoothly.
In short, this role is for someone who can be calm at the front desk and reliable behind the scenes.
Is Dental Assisting a Good Career?
For many people, yes.
Dental assisting is a practical healthcare career for individuals who enjoy working with people, prefer structured routines, and want to build real clinical skills in a patient-care environment. It is also a strong entry point for candidates with no prior dental experience — particularly when structured training is provided from day one.
At Dentalis, this role is designed for someone who wants to grow in both patient service and clinical support — within a boutique clinic setting in Tanjong Pagar CBD.
What You'll Do
Key Responsibilities
Front Desk & Patient Experience
Reception and administration
- Welcome patients and manage check-in and check-out
- Answer calls, WhatsApp messages, emails, and walk-in enquiries
- Schedule and manage appointments accurately
- Handle registration, billing, and administrative coordination
- Support CHAS, MediSave, insurance, and payment-related processes
- Dispense prescribed medications where required
Chairside Support
Clinical assistance
- Prepare patients and treatment rooms before procedures
- Assist dentists chairside during treatment
- Sterilise and prepare instruments to infection control standards
- Mix dental materials and assist with basic lab tasks
- Take X-rays when required — training provided
- Maintain cleanliness, readiness, and smooth clinical flow
Day-to-Day Operations
Clinic operations
- Keep reception, pantry, and shared spaces neat and welcoming
- Coordinate with dental laboratories on case logistics
- Manage stock and inventory of dental supplies
- Support general administrative and operational tasks
Candidate Profile
What We're Looking For
You may be a strong fit if you are:
- Singaporean or Permanent Resident
- Minimum N/O Levels or ITE certification
- Comfortable communicating in spoken and written English
- Organised, detail-oriented, and able to multitask
- Cheerful, professional, and service-minded
- Confident with basic computer and administrative tasks
- Willing to learn clinical assisting if you do not yet have experience
Candidates with ITE NITEC in Dental Assisting, customer service, retail, hospitality, or cabin crew experience are welcome to apply.
Preferred Backgrounds
- ITE NITEC in Dental Assisting
- Nursing or healthcare support
- Customer service or hospitality
- Retail or cabin crew
- Any patient-facing or service-led role
Prior dental experience is helpful — not required. Full training is provided from your first week.
Career Entry
How to Become a Dental Assistant
There is more than one path.
Some candidates enter with a relevant qualification — such as the ITE NITEC in Dental Assisting — while others begin through entry-level clinic roles where on-the-job training is provided from the start. For this position, prior dental experience is helpful but not required. What matters most is a good attitude, reliability, strong people skills, and a genuine willingness to learn.
If you are exploring dental assistant jobs in Singapore for the first time, this role offers meaningful exposure to both reception and chairside clinical work within a single position — a broader foundation than a single-function role.
Compensation
How Much Can Dental Assistants Make?
For this role at Dentalis, the salary range is:
S$2,200 – S$3,500
Per month · based on experience and suitability
Candidates with relevant dental assisting experience or a recognised qualification may be considered for the upper end of this range.
Work with Us
Why Join Dentalis
A small, senior-led team with a clear philosophy. To learn more about our clinic and approach to dentistry, visit About Dentalis.
Stable daytime hours
Monday to Friday 9am–6pm, Saturday 9am–1pm. No night shifts. No rotating schedules.
Structured training from day one
Clinical tasks, sterilisation protocols, X-ray technique, and claim processing are all taught on the job. Experience helps; it is not a requirement.
Premium clinic setting
A boutique clinic in a heritage shophouse at 52 Craig Rd, Tanjong Pagar — minutes from Maxwell, Tanjong Pagar, and Outram Park MRT.
Senior-led, supportive team
Work alongside Dr Jonathan Liu — Principal Dentist and Founder with 25+ years of experience and 10,000+ patients treated — in a close-knit clinic.
Dual-skill development
Build patient-service and clinical assisting skills simultaneously — a broader foundation than most single-function dental roles.
Meaningful, patient-centred work
Every interaction matters. You are part of a patient's care journey — from their first welcome to post-treatment follow-up.
Ready to Apply?
Submit Your Application
Send your CV and a brief introduction to dentalis.office@gmail.com — or use the application form below. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 5–7 business days.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Prior dental experience is helpful but not required. Dentalis provides structured on-the-job training in clinical assisting from your first week — including instrument sterilisation, chairside technique, and X-ray protocols. What matters most is a positive attitude, reliability, and genuine willingness to learn.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, and Saturday, 9am to 1pm — a 5.5-day work week. All shifts are daytime. There are no night shifts and no rotating schedules.
S$2,200 to S$3,500 per month, depending on experience, qualifications, and suitability for the dual scope of the role. Candidates with an ITE NITEC in Dental Assisting or relevant clinical experience may be considered for the upper end of this range.
Yes. This is a full-time, permanent position based at 52 Craig Rd, Tanjong Pagar. We are looking for someone committed to building a long-term role within the Dentalis team.
Yes, and we actively welcome applicants from these backgrounds. Customer service experience — particularly roles that require calm, attentive, people-first communication — translates well to a patient-facing dental clinic. Clinical skills are teachable. The right temperament and reliability matter most.
Submit your CV via the application form or email it to dentalis.office@gmail.com. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 5–7 business days for a first interview. Suitable candidates may be invited for a trial session before a formal offer is made.
Published by the Dentalis Careers Team · April 2026 · Updated August 2026
Dentalis Pte. Ltd. · 52 Craig Rd, Tanjong Pagar, Singapore 089690 · 6425 9395