Dental Nurse Apprentice Level 3 Bilston Dental - Paramjeet Bhandal

Location

Bilston, West Midlands | United Kingdom

Job description

What you will do in your working day

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

The training you will be getting

• Level 3 Advanced Dental Nurse Diploma offers employment within a dental practice which is accredited by City & Guilds. It 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, Endodontic 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)

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Career path and progression move into a team leader, manager or dental practice manager position, serve in the armed forces as a dental nurse, become a dental hygienist or dental therapist with further training, become an orthodontic therapist to help dentists improve the look and position of patient's teeth.

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Salary

£10.98k per annum