Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

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

Training:

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.

Training Outcome:
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

For more information on Dental Careers: Please visit: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/

Employer Description:
Advance Dental Practice was established in 1999. Since this time the practice which serves the whole community has grown and has become very popular amongst Somerton residents and the areas beyond. Because the practice is on a business park, it has allowed a spacious purpose built practice to be constructed. The location is also ideal as it provides ample FREE parking, very easy access if you have a wheelchair and very easy access if you need a practice without stairs. The practice offers a range of private dental treatments and is very experienced in providing good quality fuss-free basic dentistry to more complex cosmetic dentistry, including white fillings, metal free crowns and bridges, natural looking private dentures, oral surgery and tooth extractions. Soon we will be providing facial aesthetics to help make your skin appear more youthful. We have a specific tooth extraction clinic for patients who do not have a dentist but who think they may need a tooth out, or for dentists to refer their patients to us who need one or several teeth out. We see babies who have just started to get their first teeth with new mums who need advice about dental care, to those in their 30’s or 40’s who would like to improve the cosmetic appearance of their teeth. as an experienced dental team we also welcome senior members of the community who often have complex medical considerations that require an un-rushed relaxed approach. Whatever your budget we will always try to keep costs down. we do not rush your treatment, we only use very good quality materials in your mouth that may cost a little more, and we only use laboratories that produce high quality work. Please talk to us if you need help to budget your dental treatment.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience