Skills for Health, the Sector Skills Council covering the Health sector, has developed this Modern Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing. Follow the link below to view the Framework.
Dental nurses contribute to the safe and effective care of patients by providing support to other members of the dental team, by promoting and maintaining health and safety in the workplace and by ensuring a high standard of infection control within the clinical environment. The effective communication with patients, colleagues and other health professionals is a key part of their role, as is the safe management of medical emergencies as part of the dental team. Their role is essential to the smooth operation and delivery of high quality patient care.
Dental nurses can be employed in general practice, hospitals or the community dental services and can also train as a dental nurse in the armed forces.
Dental Nursing at SCQF Level 7 (updated May 2019)
More information about the industry can be found on the Skills for Health website.