When someone asks what the role of a dental nurse is; most peoples first thought is sucking saliva and bringing the patients in and out of surgery. Whilst yes, aspirating and escorting the patients are 2 roles of a dental nurse, there are so many more! Such as looking after patient records – this includes taking notes when the dentist is examining a patient, working closely with the dentist, responding quickly to requests and keeping the surgery ready for use. A few additional roles of the dental nurse include:
Dental nursing is great way to get into the healthcare industry. It can be a very rewarding job. Some people may aspire to be a dental nurse and other may fall into the job, either way if you gain an interest in dentistry and want to continue it as a career you will need to sit the dental nurse course to get on the GDC register. You can usually work as a trainee dental nurse without academic qualifications but to progress to being a qualified dental nurse, you'll need to study for a course in dental nursing, either part or full time, that is approved by the General Dental Council (GDC) but a minimum 2 GCSEs (Grade C or above) in English language and maths or a science subject are usually preferred for part time or full time dental nurse courses/online dental nurse courses. Additional skills dental nurses could develop include but are not limited to: Author - Amy Elliott - Implant/Sedation Dental Nurse - Dental nurse tutor on NEBDN Diploma and sedation certificate.
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