The Dental Hygienist Trailblazer Group is delighted to announce that the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has approved the Level 6 Dental Hygienist apprenticeship standard.
Dental hygienists work in a clinical environment that could be located in the NHS or in the independent sector, in a general dental practice or in a hospital, a specialist dental practice, community dental service or in an armed forces dental clinic. They also treat individuals in their own homes or care settings if they are unable to access a dental surgery.
Dental hygienists promote oral and systemic health and save teeth by preventing and treating gum disease, especially those that have challenging oral conditions which make every day oral care difficult. They carry out procedures such as dental examinations including oral cancer screenings, taking x rays, scaling teeth, which maybe under local anaesthetic, polishing teeth and applying fluoride and sealant treatments.
Access the Standard and Assessment Plan documents, along with other useful resources here.
The funding band is £27,000.
Employers, training providers and apprentice assessment organisations can now prepare for delivery of the apprenticeship.