The Level 4 Oral Health Practitioner Apprenticeship equips learners with the unique skills to promote and protect the oral and overall health and wellbeing of individuals, groups and communities.
This 14 month, government funded course enables GDC registered professionals to carry out a range of preventative procedures, deliver oral health education and carry out treatments in accordance with community treatment plans. It includes the theories and principles of behaviour change, health inequalities, how to conduct a motivational consultation and specialist units in oral health.
This apprenticeship elevates Dental Nurses and other appropriate dental care professionals to work collaboratively with Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists, working in the patient’s mouth as well as broader health testing within the community.
Accredited by the Royal Society of Public Health UK, this apprenticeship offers a formal qualification for practitioners.
Suitable candidates are GDC registered and employed as a Dental Nurse or other appropriate dental care professional within a dental practice for a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Discover more in the course brochure
| Apprentice Age | Non-levy SME | Levy (payroll of £3M plus per year) |
|---|---|---|
| 16 - 21 | Fully government funded (no fee) | £9,000 when using digital account OR £450 plus VAT when digital accounts funds have run out |
| 22+ | £450 plus VAT |
£9,000 when using digital account |
The course starts quarterly in January, April, July & October. Contact us on info@tempdent.co.uk or 020 8371 6700 to express your interest in the course.
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