Apprentice/Trainee Dental Nurse: Oasisdentalcare
An opportunity has arisen for a talented, enthusiastic individual to join a successful and dynamic organisation. This role will suit an individual who has a passion to deliver consistent and exceptional service and who wishes to develop their career. Oasisdentalcare offers a rewarding career for the right individual. The successful candidate will have a can do attitude and be able to work as part of a team. Please visit the website for further information about this role.
Position: Apprentice/Trainee Dental Nurse
Location: Overseas
Hours: Full Time
Salary Guide: £18,000 – £25,000
Last Updated: 03 August 2022
Job Category: Apprenticeships
Dental Nurse Role:
A Dental Nurse, or Dental Hygienist support Dentists in all aspects of the dental care of patients. Primary duties include educating patients in the care of teeth, providing treatments to prevent oral problems and offering dietary advice for oral hygiene.
Other Duties:
- Providing oral health education to patients
- Using a variety of dental instruments to scale, polish and clean teeth
- Removing plaque and applying treatments to remove or reduce decay
- Ensuring that dental tools and instruments are sterilised appropriately
- Taking radiographs and impressions of teeth and giving local anaesthetic under the Dentists supervision
- Applying temporary sealants and coatings to protect teeth
- Collecting dental and medical histories and maintaining health records of patients
- Working to a professional code of ethics and keeping up to date with recent developments within the industry
