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Certificate in Dental Nursing |
" The purpose or aim of this programme is
to produce a caring, knowledgeable, competent
Skillful Dental Nurse- who is able, on qualification to accept
Professional responsibility for their role in the effective
and safe care of patients
We are delighted to welcome new members to our practice both as patients as well as referring colleagues. For further information please phone our reception team, or contact us online. Your call will be answered promptly and your problems dealt with courteously and sympathetically. Please remember to let us know if a friend or relation has recommended you so that we can thank them in an appropriate manner "
INTRODUCTION
THE JOB
A dental nurse supports the dentist in all aspects of patient care, this includes getting the appropriate instruments ready, mixing materials and ensuring patient comfort. They will also take notes from dentist’s dictation for records and once the patient has left, the dental nurse tidies the surgery and sterilizes all of the instruments.
In general practice, sometimes the Dental Nurse may help with reception work - making appointments, taking payments, dealing with paperwork and meeting and reassuring patients.
Dental Nurse can be employed in general practice, hospitals and can also train as a dental nurse in the armed forces.
General/Bsc Nurses travelling abroad shall find this course rewarding when they look
SCOPE OF AWARD
The syllabus details those areas of knowledge and understanding which a Dental Nurse needs to develop in order to be able to practice competently. Therefore much of the examination is based on the candidate being able to apply the knowledge in a practical
setting.
Each of the sections begins with words such as describe, explain, demonstrate or identify.
These indicate the depth of understanding which is required and will form the basis of
how the assessment is made in the examination.
The scope (i.e. breadth) of the syllabus is given in the detail of each the headings and
sub-headings (e.g. by stating the particular legislation which needs to be covered, or the
different dental procedures included.)
Candidates will be assessed across the whole of the syllabus.
The Entry Requirements
There are usually no academic qualifications needed to work as a trainee/student dental nurse, but in order to progress, you will need to study for further qualifications .Some of these qualifications require Plus 2 with 50% marks in science subjects for entry, others may require a pass with science subjects as a minimum.
Employers will expect a friendly, responsible attitude and positive approach to people and a willingness to study.
Syllabus
Dental Nurse supports other members of the oral health care team across the full range of dental treatment. Consequently the scope of the syllabus for Dental Nurse is very wide.
The topics covered in the Facets Certificate are:
- Health and safety and Infection Control in the Workplace
- Emergencies in the Clinical Environment
- Legal and Ethical Issues in the Provision of Dental Care
- Anatomical Structures and Systems Relative to Dental Care
- Oral Disease and Pathology
- Patient Care and Management
- Assessing Patients’ Oral Health Needs and Treatment Planning
- Oral Health Promotion and Preventive Dentistry
- Restorative Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Orthodontic Procedures
- Dental Drugs, Materials, Instruments and Equipment
- Pain and Anxiety Control in Dentistry
- Radiography
- Communication
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