Dental Nurse — Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)

The Dental Nurse role complements the role of other dental professionals.

One of the primary roles is to provide chair side support to dental professionals and deliver a high level of patient care.

For the Extended Diploma you will study:

• Preparing for Professional practice in dental nursing
• The impact of health and safety legistlation on working practices in the dental setting
• Prevention and control of infection in the dental setting
• Dental Anatomy, oral health assessments and treatment planning
• Recognising and supporting actions during first aid and medical emergencies
• The safe use of ionising radiation to produce quality radiographic images
• Provide support for the control of periodontal disease and caries and the restoration of cavities
• Provide supprt during the stages of prosthetic treatments
• Provide support during the stages of endodontic treatment
• Provide support during extractions and minor oral surgery
• Scientific and practical information to support the patient's oral and physical health

On completion of the Diploma the apprentice will complete the end point assessment to gain their qualification and registration with the The General Dental Council.

End Point Assessment

The End Point Assessment of the Dental Nurse apprenticeship is part of the qualification.

You cannot achieve the qualification without being successful in the End Point Assessment, which consists of the following:

• Knowledge Test
• Observation of Practice followed by Question and Answer
• Interview – underpinned by a portfolio

The portfolio, which is submitted at Gateway, underpins the interview and may contain evidence taken from the on-programme portfolio.