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The Role of a Dental Nurse
Dental nurses work as part of the dental team and are classed as Dental Care Professionals an as such they are required to be qualified and registered with the General Dental Council. Their role is to support the dentist during the provision of patient care. This includes preparing the surgery in readiness for the patient’s treatment, preparing the equipment, instruments and materials required, mixing materials, monitoring the patient during treatment and maintaining accurate records of all procedures carried out. They may also help with reception and administration work.
Most dental nurses in the UK are employed in general practice however they may also be employed in Private practices, community dental services or hospital dental services.
Career Progression
Once qualified dental nurses may progress their career further by studying for post qualifications in:
• The Certificate In Oral Health EducationMost dental nurses in the UK are employed in general practice however they may also be employed in Private practices, community dental services or hospital dental services.
Career Progression
Once qualified dental nurses may progress their career further by studying for post qualifications in:
• Dental Radiography Certificate
• Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing
• Certificate in Orthodontic Nursing
• Certificate in Special Care Dental Nursing
or they my go on to study and become Dental Hygienists/therapists or a Dental Nurse Teachers/assessor.
A good dental nurse should:
• Be smartly dressed with attention to personal hygieneA good dental nurse should:
• Have a friendly and sympathetic disposition and be genuinely interested in their patient’s welfare
• Have good eyesight and good physical health
• Be confident and have a reassuring manner to enable them to communicate effectively with children and patient with special needs.
• Be able to work as member of a team
• Be punctual and have good organisation skills
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Tam Bekele
Dental Support Services
Abbey Road
Health Centre
28 Abbey Road
Stratford
E15 3LT
020 8555 9000
Fax:
020 8555 9000
Email:
Click here to email us.
Post:
Tam Bekele
Dental Support Services
Abbey Road
Health Centre
28 Abbey Road
Stratford
E15 3LT
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