Level 3 Dental Nursing

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This level 3 apprenticeship is aimed at those currently working in an oral healthcare setting and provides an excellent start to a career in dentistry and oral health.

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18 Months

Course Details

Overview

This level 3 apprenticeship is aimed at those currently working in an oral healthcare setting and provides an excellent start to a career in dentistry and oral health.

Duration

18 months.

Entry requirements

Learners must achieve Level 1 in English and Mathematics during initial assessment.

Progression route

Level 3 is the professional qualification needed to work as a dental nurse and to register with the General Dental Council. Learners can progress to senior and specialist dental nursing roles, Dental Practice Manager, Hygiene Therapist and Dentist.

End Point Assessment

  • To successfully pass this diploma, one or more of the following assessments will be carried out:

  • Assignments

  • Direct observation in a real work environment

  • Professional discussion

  • Projects • Exams.

Results for Learner

On completion of this programme, learners can register with the General Dental Council and continue with their Continuous Professional Development.

Learners can undertake further studies, including how to take dental impressions, radiation courses for taking dental x-rays and sedation courses.

Unit summary: Dental Nurse Level 3

  • Unit Title First aid essentials

  • The role and responsibilities of a dental nurse

  • Prepare and maintain environments, instruments and equipment for clinical dental procedures

  • Principles of infection control in the dental environment

  • 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 and caries and the restoration of cavities

  • 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 Assessment of oral health

  • and treatment planning

  • Dental radiography

  • Management of oral health diseases and dental procedures

  • Reducing the risk to health and safety in the dental setting

  • Provide chairside support for non-surgical endodontic treatment

  • Liverpool Branch

    Watson Building 4 Renshaw Street, Liverpool

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