Apprentice Dental Nurse

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get practical experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work:

• Prepare and maintain the clinical environment, equipment and materials for dental procedures
• Keep accurate and current patient records on the system
• Work to current best practices for dental nurses, assisting when needed
• The Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship offers employment within a dental practice with an accompanying assessment and skills development programme
• It will develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours of the learner to operate competently in all aspects of clinical responsibilities

It will also provide you with the relevant qualification to apply for professional registration as a dental nurse with the General Dental Council (GDC).

You must be aged 19 or above for this position due to insurance restrictions.

What you will study:

• Cross infection
• Anatomy
• Radiography
• Oral hygiene
• Orthodontics
• Restoration
• Legislation
• First aid
• Health and safety

You will complete on and off-the-job training whilst you are fully supported throughout.

Dental Nurse (GDC 2023) Level 3.

• A great opportunity to be trained and potentially secure long-term employment with an employer who wishes to develop your knowledge and skills
• A good route into dental hygiene, dental therapy or dental cosmetics with further training
• Gaining a qualification offers excellent career progression into possibly moving into a team leader, manager or dental practice manager position