A fantastic opportunity to be trained as a dental nurse and also secure long-term employment with an employer who will help to develop your knowledge, skills, and behaviours.
Career path and progression may include moving into a team leader, manager, or dental practice manager position, serving in the armed forces as a dental nurse, or becoming a dental hygienist or dental therapist with further training. You could also become an orthodontic therapist to help dentists improve the look and position of patients' teeth.
A Dental Nurse supports Dentists in all aspects of the dental care of patients. Their primary duties include:
* Educating patients in the care of teeth, providing treatments to prevent oral problems, and offering dietary advice for oral hygiene.
* Setting up for clinical treatments.
* Updating patient records.
* Working closely with other team members.
* Completing a Level 3 Advanced Dental Nurse Diploma, which offers employment within a dental practice accredited by City & Guilds. This diploma enables you to develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed to work competently in all aspects of clinical responsibilities in dentistry.
* Your qualification will also provide you with the relevant qualification to apply for professional registration as a dental nurse with the General Dental Council (GDC).
What you will study:
* The role of a Dental Nurse and legislation, health & safety, cross-infection control, anatomy and treatment planning, medical emergencies and first aid, dental radiography, oral hygiene, orthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery restorations, gingival health, and prosthetics.
* You will complete on and off-the-job training whilst being fully supported throughout, progressing to 'gateway' and finally sit your end-point assessment (EPA).
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
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