Apprentice Dental Nurse

Established in 2003, Damira Dental Studios has grown from one small practice in Oxford to become a leading provider of high quality dental care across the UK. We offer a comprehensive range of treatments both through the NHS & privately. We have 33 dental practices across the UK within Berkshire, Bournemouth, Greater London, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Isle-Of-Wight, Staffordshire, Suffolk, Surrey and Oxfordshire.

• With experience you may be able to move into jobs like team manager, team leader or dental practice manager
• With further training you could become a dental therapist, helping a dentist carry out the more routine dentistry work
• You could also become a dental hygienist, helping people to look after their teeth and gums
• You might decide to train as an orthodontic therapist helping dentists to improve the look and position of a patient's teeth
  
  

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Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians.

The day to day duties of a dental nurse can span across all areas of the practise and can include:

• Reception including answering the phone and greeting patients

Dealing with patient queries

Taking payments

Booking appointments and follow ups

Sterilising and preparing equipment for Dentists

Recording and dealing with patient records

Supporting patients wellbeing and dental experience

Cleaning dental areas including chairs

Managing stock of equipment and supplies

Any other duties to support the Dentists and senior team to provide effective patient care

This qualification is a Level 3 Apprenticeship accredited by City & Guilds and is delivered nationwide through blended interactive E-Learning, enabling learners to access the course from anywhere in the UK

Upon achievement the apprentice will be awarded a Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 which has been approved by the General Dental Council as meeting the requirements for entry to the professional register as a dental nurse

Functional Skills in English and maths level 2 qualifications unless already exempt

Working Hours will be within the Practice Opening Hours - Monday - Sunday, 08:00 - 20:00.

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