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Sighthill Campus

Content

This course will provide the knowledge, skills and expertise to register with the General Dental Council as a qualified Dental Nurse. This course includes a placement within a dental establishment to develop, and enhance realistic practical skills within a dental team.

The course is delivered by supportive, experienced staff in our realistic clinical learning environment and external work-based placement. This will support your previous learning and provide practical application within dental nursing.

What you will learn:

Dental Anatomy; Dental Charting including; specialised software; Restorative Dentistry; Dental Radiography; Non- Surgical Endodontics; Extraction and Minor Oral Surgery; Decontamination Processes and Skills; Health and Safety; Oral Diseases and their Prevention; 18 Mandatory units including a graded unit.

Entry Requirements

NC Oral Healthcare - Preparing for Practice (Level 6), or relevant experience. Interview.

You will require a satisfactory criminal record check from Disclosure Scotland to show that you are suitable for this type of course. Contact Disclosure Scotland for details on the type you would need.

Progression Routes

Relevant HND or degree level course