Apprentice Dental Nurse

West Midlands, England, United Kingdom

1/8/2025

Welcome to Damira Dental Studios, Hillcrest, where your smile is our passion. We pride ourselves on offering high quality NHS & Private Dentistry to help with your dental wellness. Our friendly, highly qualified and experienced team are here to assist you.

• 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
  
  

Health Careers

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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

A dental nursing apprenticeship is a structured training program that combines practical experience with classroom learning. It typically includes:

Qualifications: Participants work towards a Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard and may need to achieve Functional Skills in English and maths

Training: Involves on-the-job training at a dental practice, alongside online study and weekly teaching sessions

Delivered nationwide through blended interactive E-Learning, enabling learners to access the course from anywhere in the UK

Assessment: Includes an End Point Assessment (EPA) to evaluate competency

Career Path: Prepares apprentices for professional registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) as qualified dental nurses

Overall, it provides a comprehensive pathway to a rewarding career in dental healthcare

Monday: 9am5pm Tuesday: 9am5pm Wednesday: 9am5pm Thursday: 9am5pm Friday: 9am5pm