Training

The Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing is a 18-24 month government funded course and is comprised of 3 main components:

• Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3
• Functional Skills English & Maths level 2 qualifications (unless exempt. Typical exemptions include Maths and English GCSEs grade A-C)
• End Point Assessment – consisting on a synoptic project and interview

This qualification is accredited by City & Guilds and is delivered via our online blended learning platform.

The National Diploma in Dental Nursing is a 12 month privately funded course and is comprised of the Level 3 Dental Diploma. This qualification too is awarded by City & Guilds and is delivered through our online platform.

Candidates must be employed as a dental nurse before enrolling onto either this course. If you are not currently employed as a dental nurse, please visit the National Apprenticeship Service website. Tempdent uploads new vacancies to the site on a daily basis.

Who should attend

• Unqualified dental nurses already working as dental nurses
• Candidates interested in becoming a dental nurse
• Qualified but unregistered dental nurses who wish to obtain a dental nursing qualification and be registered with the GDC

Intakes and venues

• We have intakes starting every January, April, July and October.
• This is a blended learning (online) course.

How to book

Contact us to express your interest in the course. Once you have confirmed your interest, we will email you a registration link in order for you to complete your enrolment.

The enrolment process comprises of:

• Completing an online application form
• Submitting evidence of passport and previous qualifications
• Undertaking a basic maths and English assessment

Once you have completed your enrolment process, you will be contacted by one of our administrators to confirm your acceptance on to the next course intake.

If you require any support in completing the enrolment process please do not hesitate to contact us or 020 8371 6700.

• Provides candidates with a professional qualification and career path.
• Qualified dental nurses can progress onto post-GDC registration courses such as the Oral Health Education, Dental Radiography and Sedation.
• The dental nurse course creates an opportunity to progress into teaching, assessing, dental hygiene, therapy careers and Dental Practice Management

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate first aid skills
• Identify and reduce risks to health and safety in the dental setting
• Understand the role and responsibilities of a dental nurse
• Prepare environments, instruments and equipment for dental procedures
• 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 the provision of fixed and removable prostheses
• 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 patients on the protection of their oral health
• Understand the management of oral health diseases and dental procedures