The main duties and responsibilities of a dental nurse include:\nProviding oral health education to patients\nEnsuring that dental tools and instruments are sterilised appropriately\nCollecting dental and medical histories and maintaining health records of patients\nWorking to a professional code of ethics and keeping up to date with recent developments within the industry Skills and abilities you will learn are - \nKnowledge of dental procedures and terminology\nAbility to assist with patient care and comfort\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills\nAttention to detail and accuracy in record keeping\nAbility to work well in a team environment\nKnowledge of infection control and sterilization procedures\nComputer literacy\nAbility to work well under pressure\nOrganisation and methodical approach to work\nCompassion and empathy\nAttention to detail, especially when managing instruments, records, and sterilization ⢠Excellent interpersonal and communication skills\n⢠Effective motivation and listening skills\n⢠Interest in helping people\n⢠Steady hands and good eyesight for performing precise dental work\n⢠Confidence in handling various types of dental equipment\n⢠The ability to work well independently, as well as in a team\n⢠Compassion and empathy while interacting with patients\n⢠The ability to maintain concentration for long periods of time\n