Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

Our reputation is built on our commitment to prompt professional, personal service and attention to detail, which is reflected in the services we offer and the time we take to get to know our clientele and how to best service their needs.

Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm 40 hours a week1 year 6 monthsAttention to detail, Communication skills, Customer care skills, Initiative, Non judgemental, Organisation skills, Patience, Team working

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Customer care skills
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Organisation skills
• Patience
• Team working

Attention to detail, Communication skills, Customer care skills, Initiative, Non judgemental, Organisation skills, Patience, Team working

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Advancing Within Dental Nursing:

• Lead Dental Nurse: Take on more responsibilities by managing other dental nurses and overseeing practice operations.
• Practice Manager: Move into a management role, handling the day-to-day running of the dental practice.

Specialisation Opportunities:

• Orthodontic Nursing: Assist in orthodontic treatments, gaining expertise in appliances and aligners.
• Moving Into Clinical Roles:
  
  Dental Hygienist or Therapist: With further qualifications, progress into roles focused on providing oral hygiene treatments or minor dental procedures.
• Extended Duties Dental Nurse: Gain additional skills such as fluoride application, impression taking, or assisting in sedation procedures.
• Transition to Education or Research:
• Trainer or Assessor: Use your experience to teach and assess trainee dental nurses.
• Dental Researcher: Contribute to advancements in dentistry by working in research roles.

Related Healthcare Careers:

• Specialist Healthcare Settings: Work in maxillofacial units, hospitals, or with oral surgeons.
• Broader Healthcare Roles: Transition into other areas of healthcare, leveraging transferable skills.

Extended Skills:

• Dental Radiography: Train to take radiographs, an essential skill in modern dental practices.
• Oral Health Promotion: Work with patients and communities to educate on oral hygiene and preventative care.