Dental nurses prepare patients for, and assist with, dental examinations, prepare and sterilise instruments and maintain case records.

Entry Reqirements

Level 4 NVQ; Intermediate, DipHE, DipFE

Typical Tasks

• Maintains records, processes and mounts x-ray films and undertakes reception duties.
• Removes water and saliva from patient’s mouth during treatment.
• Assists with minor treatment, such as preparing materials for fillings.
• Hands required equipment and medication to dentist during examination.
• Prepares and sterilises instruments and follows guidelines to maintain sterile conditions within the surgery.
• Prepares patient for examination.

Desired Skills

Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Active Learning, Writing, Learning Strategies, Critical Thinking, Speaking, Monitoring, Science, Mathematics