Apprentice Dental Nurse DAMIRA DENTAL STUDIOS LIMITED

What you will do in your working day

• Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians
• The role will also require working in other areas of the practice such as;
  • Reception,
  • Dealing with patient queries,
  • Answering the phone,
  • Taking payments and booking appointments

The training you will be getting

• This qualification is a Level 3 advanced apprenticeship accredited by City & Guilds and is delivered nationwide through blended interactive E-Learning, enabling learners to access the course from anywhere in the UK
• Upon achievement the apprentice will be awarded a Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 which has been approved by the General Dental Council as meeting the requirements for entry to the professional register as a dental nurse.
• Functional Skills in English and maths level 2 qualifications unless already exempt

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

• With experience you may be able to move into jobs like team manager, team leader or dental practice manager
• With further training you could become a dental therapist, helping a dentist carry out the more routine dentistry work
• You could also become a dental hygienist, helping people to look after their teeth and gums
• You might decide to train as an orthodontic therapist helping dentists to improve the look and position of a patient's teeth

Health careers:

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