Dental nurse

A dental nurse is an essential part of the dental team, helping to ensure that the patient is well cared for.

A dental nurse works closely with the dentist, providing assistance throughout a patient's visit. Assisting the dentist encompasses a wide range of procedures from preparing the various materials required and ensuring the proper instruments and equipment are available, to cleaning and sterilising the used instruments. Additional duties may include helping the dentist to record information about the patient's oral health, processing radiographs and stock control. You will also work at reception - making appointments, getting involved in the administration of the practice.