This course outlines the full role of a dental nurse, from daily support duties to specialised knowledge in children’s dentistry and emergency protocols. It begins with a close look at what it means to enter the profession and progresses through essential areas like oral health, infection control, and managing anxious patients.
From first aid preparedness to working with dental teams in the UK, every module is clearly focused and easy to follow. It’s the kind of course that doesn’t overstate—just presents what you need, chapter by chapter, with a clean bite of detail.
Learning Outcomes
- Learn the professional role of a dental nurse in context.
- Understand infection control and health regulations in dentistry.
- Explore medical emergencies and basic first aid protocol.
- Study principles of oral hygiene and common dental care.
- Examine dentistry requirements specific to children.
- Identify strategies for anxiety and pain support during treatment.
Who is this Course For
- Aspiring dental nurses beginning their career journey.
- Support staff in dental or medical settings.
- Carers seeking dental hygiene knowledge for dependants.
- Parents wanting guidance on children’s oral care.
- Writers researching healthcare roles in dental fields.
- Healthcare trainees focused on oral support knowledge.
- Office managers in dental practices needing background awareness.
- Overseas professionals learning UK dental protocols.
Career Path
- Dental Nurse – £27,000 average salary
- Oral Health Educator – £29,000 average salary
- Dental Receptionist (with nursing background) – £24,500 average
- Children’s Dental Coordinator – £30,000 average salary
- Dental Care Assistant – £25,000 average salary
- Infection Control Supervisor – £32,000 average salary
