Summary
The apprenticeship in dental nursing is an 18-month government funded course by City & Guilds, a Level 3 Extended Diploma. Alongside your learning your job role within the practise will entail assisting dentists, sterilising & preparing equipment, reception duties and supporting patient experience.
What you will do at work
This role will provide efficient and reliable chairside support to clinicians while ensuring high standards of patient care, confidentiality, and GDPR compliance.
Day-to-day Dental Nurse duties may include:
- Welcoming patients and assisting with appointment scheduling
- Handling basic patient enquiries professionally and appropriately
- Preparing surgeries, sterilising instruments, and maintaining infection control to CQC standards
- Assisting clinicians during treatments and accurately updating patient records in line with GDPR
- Supporting patients’ comfort, reassurance, and overall dental experience
- Monitoring and managing stock, equipment, and surgery readiness
- Maintaining clean, safe, and fully equipped clinical areas
- Upholding patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality at all times
- Collaborating with dentists and the wider team to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality care
Training
Provided by Tempdent:
- Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship
- Functional Skills (if applicable)
- Flexible online delivery model
- Quarterly start dates throughout the year
- Induction and regular progress support
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Care Skills
- Initative
- IT Skills
- Logical
- Non judgemental
- Number Skills
- Organisational Skills
- Patience
- Physical Fitness
- Presentation Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Teamworking
- Communication Skills
Qualifications
- GCSE Maths (4) – desired
- GCSE English (4) – desired
About this employer
Together Dental is a growing group of practices led by forward thinking, caring dentists with a shared vision to provide outstanding dental care for both NHS and private patients. We value the trust that our patients have placed in us and work hard to protect that trust. Our team are passionate about working together to deliver the best possible care in a friendly and welcoming environment.
After this apprenticeship
At Together Dental, there are many routes for growth and development. With experience, you could progress into roles such as Senior Nurse, Lead Nurse or Practice Manager. Through Together Dental training and development programmes, you could become a Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist, delivering preventative and clinical treatments to patients. You could also specialise as an Orthodontic Therapist, working with clinicians to enhance patients’ smiles and improve oral health outcomes. Together Dental offers clear progression routes, ongoing support, and professional development to help you grow your career in dentistry.