Diploma in Dental Nursing
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Diploma in Dental Nursing
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Description
The Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing focuses on direct chairside work and support during a range
of dental treatments: the worker would need to have considerable knowledge and skills in relation
to dental equipment, instruments and materials and be able to work as a key member of the oral
healthcare team. It is has been built on a number of principles: encourage access by those groups of
staff for whom they are designed; promote good quality practice and high quality services; help the
sector respond to changing requirements; encourage transfer and progression; be consistent with
future legislation for statutory registration.
Course content
- Ensure your own actions reduce the risk to health and …
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The Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing focuses on direct
chairside work and support during a range
of dental treatments: the worker would need to have considerable
knowledge and skills in relation
to dental equipment, instruments and materials and be able to work
as a key member of the oral
healthcare team. It is has been built on a number of principles:
encourage access by those groups of
staff for whom they are designed; promote good quality practice and
high quality services; help the
sector respond to changing requirements; encourage transfer and
progression; be consistent with
future legislation for statutory registration.
Course content
- Ensure your own actions reduce the risk to health and safety
- Reflect on and develop your practice
- Emergency first aid skills
- Offer information and support to individuals on the protection of their oral health
- Provide chairside support during the assessment of patients’ oral health
- Contribute to the production of dental images
- Provide chairside support during the prevention and control of periodontal disease and caries and the restoration of cavities
- Provide chairside support during the provision of fixed and removable prostheses
- Provide chairside support during non-surgical endodontic treatment
- Principles of infection control in the dental environment
- Assessment of oral health and treatment planning
- Dental radiography
- Scientific principles in the management of oral health diseases and dental procedures
- Principles and theory of dental nursing (written external exam)
- Prepare and maintain environments, instruments, and equipment for clinical dental procedures
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above including English and Mathematics and Science (or equivalent), or a Merit grade on the BTEC Level 2.
Delivery & Assessment methods
Theory and practical sessions delivered on campus Portfolio submissions Work placement assessment External examination
Progression
On completion of this qualification candidates may progress into employment or to the following qualifications: • specialist dental nursing roles • dental hygiene or therapy • dental technology • teaching dental nursing • dental practice management • Registration with the General Dental Council
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