The Dental Nurse (GDC 2023) Trailblazer Group is delighted to announce that the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has approved the Level 3 Dental Nurse (GDC 2023) apprenticeship standard.
The new GDC (General Dental Council) safe practitioner standards, Safe Practitioner Standards for the dental team, were introduced in November 2023. As a GDC regulated occupation, this apprenticeship standard has now been reviewed to ensure this apprenticeship continues to provide a route to registration.
A dental nurse will predominately work with a dentist, dental hygienist, dental therapist, clinical dental technician or orthodontic therapist within a surgery environment with patients attending throughout the day. They provide chair side support to all dental professionals and ensure high standards of cleanliness and infection control.
Dental nurses prepare instruments, materials and medicaments for dental procedures, mix materials, sterilise instruments, keep records, note dictation, carry out stock control and ensure patient comfort and safety throughout their visit
Access the Standard and Assessment Plan documents, along with other useful resources here.
The funding band is £8,000.
Employers, training providers and apprentice assessment organisations can now prepare for delivery of the apprenticeship.