This vacancy is for an Apprentice Dental Nurse based in Blackburn.
As an Apprentice Dental Nurse, you will help the dentist in performing different types of dental care treatment and processes.
The duties within this role include:
Assist the dentist/therapist/hygienist during all clinical procedures. Carry out and be responsible for all Health and Safety and Cross Infection policies and procedures within the dental surgery. Assist the dentist during all clinical procedures in the surgery, which will include fillings, root canal treatment, bridge crown and denture preparation, and extractions. Assessments, this may also include minor oral surgery. Assist the hygienist with scale and polish and oral health promotion, plus charting and periodontal assessments. Record and store notes, charting, medical history, and radiographs on either paper-based or computerized systems. Reception duties, which include answering the telephone, greeting patients, making appointments, and recording them correctly on the system. Disposing of all waste correctly, including clinical, sharps, specialist, amalgam, and normal domestic waste. Assisting with the preparation of the patient and equipment during the taking of x-rays and processing and storing all images. Training to be provided
Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing. Functional Skills Level 2 maths and English can be obtained on the course if you don’t already hold these qualifications. Safeguarding. First Aid. About Cherry Tree Dental Practice
Cherry Tree Dental Care has been established for over 20 years and has helped over 7,000 patients protect, repair, and receive specialist advice on the best forms of mouth, gum, and teeth protection.
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Assist the dentist/therapist/hygienist during all clinical procedures. Carry out and be responsible for all Health and Safety and Cross Infection policies and procedures within the dental surgery. Assist the dentist during all clinical procedures in the surgery, which will include fillings, root canal treatment, bridge crown and denture preparation, and extractions. Assessments, this may also include minor oral surgery. Assist the hygienist with scale and polish and oral health promotion, plus charting and periodontal assessments. Record and store notes, charting, medical history, and radiographs on either paper-based or computerized systems. Reception duties, which include answering the telephone, greeting patients, making appointments, and recording them correctly on the system. Disposing of all waste correctly, including clinical, sharps, specialist, amalgam, and normal domestic waste. Assisting with the preparation of the patient and equipment during the taking of x-rays and processing and storing all images. Training to be provided
Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing. Functional Skills Level 2 maths and English can be obtained on the course if you don’t already hold these qualifications. Safeguarding. First Aid. About Cherry Tree Dental Practice
Cherry Tree Dental Care has been established for over 20 years and has helped over 7,000 patients protect, repair, and receive specialist advice on the best forms of mouth, gum, and teeth protection.
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