Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians.
The day-to-day duties of a dental nurse can span across all areas of the practice and can include:
Reception including answering the phone and greeting patients
Dealing with patient queries
Taking payments
Booking appointments and follow-ups
Sterilising and preparing equipment for dentists
Recording and dealing with patient records
Supporting patients wellbeing and dental experience
Cleaning dental areas including chairs
Managing stock of equipment and supplies
Any other duties to support the dentists and senior team to provide effective patient care
Training: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. Functional Skills English & Maths level 2 qualifications, unless already exempt.Training Outcome:
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.
For more information on Dental Careers : Please visit :https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/
Employer Description:Welcome to Advance Dental Care, a family dentist in Leeds, where we specialise in the creation, restoration and maintenance of beautiful smiles. Please browse our website to see details of the preventive, cosmetic and restorative dental treatments we provide. We also offer facial aesthetics such as Botox and Restylane to remove frown lines and wrinkles.
Here at Advance Dental Care, we specialise in the treatment of anxious and dentally phobic people, i.e. people who are frightened of dental treatments, and aim to be as inclusive as possible, with our premises wheelchair accessible.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 8.45-5.30pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
