Training

The Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing is an 18 months government funded course and is comprised of 3 main components,  which is acredited by City and Guilds Awarding Body. This course is part of our blended-based learning programme and offers students the chance to complete via our e-learning portfolio.

This qualification is comprised of 3 main components:

• City & Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing
• Functional Skills English & Maths level 2 qualifications (unless exempt. Typical exemptions include Maths and English GCSEs grade A-C)
• Integrated End Point Assessment – consisting of a synoptic test, interview & observation

This qualification is accredited by City & Guilds and is delivered via our online blended learning platform.

Candidates must be employed as a dental nurse before enrolling onto this course. If you are not currently employed as a dental nurse, please visit our Apprenticeship Jobs Section. Tempdent uploads new vacancies to the site on a daily basis

The Diploma in Dental Nursing is a privately funded course and is comprised of the Level 3 Dental Diploma. This qualification too is awarded by City & Guilds and is delivered through our online platform.

Who should attend

• Unqualified Dental Nurses already working in a Dental Practice
• Those interested in becoming a Dental Nurse and working in Dentistry.  
• Unqualified Dental Nurses who wish to obtain a Dental Nursing Qualification and join General Dental Council (GDC) register as a Dental Professional. 

Intakes and venues

• We have intakes starting every January, April, July and October.
• This is a blended learning (online) course.

How to book

Contact us to express your interest in the course. Once you have confirmed your interest, we will email you a registration link in order for you to complete your enrolment.

The enrolment process comprises of:

• Completing an online application form
• Submitting evidence of passport and previous qualifications
• Undertaking a basic maths and English assessment

Once you have completed your enrolment process, you will be contacted by one of our administrators to confirm your acceptance on to the next course intake.

If you require any support in completing the enrolment process please do not hesitate to contact us at academysupport@tempdent.co.uk or 020 8371 6700.

Course Fees - payable by employer

For candidate’s ineligible for government funding the fee for the qualification is £4,600 plus VAT. Please note that this is for the diploma in dental nursing, a 12 month privately funded qualification – leading to GDC registration. Unless you are fully government funded you will be required to pay a minimum deposit of £800.00 at your enrolment, in order to secure your place.

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• Provides candidates with a professional qualification and career path.
• Qualified dental nurses can progress onto post GDC registration courses such as the Oral Health Education, Dental Radiography and Sedation.
• The Dental Nurse course creates an opportunity to progress into teaching, assessing or dental hygiene & therapy careers.

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Dental Component

• First aid essentials
• Reducing risks to health and safety in the dental setting
• The role and responsibilities of a dental nurse
• Prepare environments, instruments and equipment for dental procedures
• Provide chairside support for the assessment of patients’ oral health
• Contribute to the production of dental images
• Provide chairside support for the prevention and control of periodontal disease and caries and the restoration of cavities
• Provide chairside support for the provision of fixed and removable prostheses
• Provide chairside support for non-surgical endodontic treatment
• Provide chairside support for the extraction of teeth and minor oral surgery
• Provide information and support to patients on the protection of their oral health
• Management of oral health diseases and dental procedures

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