Level 3 Dental Nursing Diploma Overview

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Dental Nurse Learner / Apprenticeship Overview: 

The role of a dental nurse compliments the role of the dentist and other dental professionals. Providing chair side support to dental professionals and delivering a high level of patient care is a key part of the dental nurse's role.

Dental nurses can work in a variety of different clinical environments and the Dental Nurse Apprenticeship covers all aspects of the clinical responsibilities required. The apprentice will be trained to gain the relevant qualification to apply to the General Dental Council (GDC) for professional registration as a dental nurse.

Dental nurses are registered as professionals and have to work within the standards defined by the GDC Scope of Practice document. Further duties will include chair side support, clinical hygiene, administration and reception support along with clinical hygiene.

The knowledge you will acquire:

• First Aid essentials
• Reducing the risk to health & safety in the dental setting 
• The role and responsibilities of a dental nurse 
• Prepare and maintain environments, instruments and equipment for clinical dental procedures 
• Provide chairside support for the assessment of patients' oral health
• Contribute to the production of dental images
• Provide chairside support for the prevention and control of periodontal disease, caries and the restoration of cavities 
• Provide chairside support for the provision of fixed and removable prostheses
• Provide chairside support for non-surgical endodontic treatment
• Provide chairside support for the extraction of teeth and minor oral surgery 
• Provide information and support to individuals on the protection of their oral health 

 You will also be required to sit four online examination units assessed externally by City & Guilds

• Principles of infection control in the dental environment  
• Assessment of oral health and treatment planning 
• Dental radiography 
• Management of oral health diseases and dental procedures 

Varying methods of assessment for evidence will be used. 
Upon completion of your Level 3 Diploma, you will be eligible to register with the GDC.
For further details please email us at enquiries@academyofdentalnursing.com