Careerpathways in...Dental nursing

Careers in dental nursing are varied and provide opportunity for progression. The pathway below conveys the process to achieve each step and the qualifications needed. All your career questions are answered here...

How can I achieve my goals?What path should I take?Which course best suits me?

Step 7 example qualifications:

Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS)Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)Level 7 Apprenticeship - Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Degree)

Step 8 example qualifications:

Master’s DegreeOrthodontics MScOral and Maxillofacial Surgery MScMBA or similar management qualificationDoctorate

Step 3 example qualifications:

Level 3 Apprenticeship - Dental NursingLevel 3 Award in Understanding thePrinciples and Practices of AssessmentDental Treatment Coordinator CourseLevel 3 Apprenticeship - Dental Laboratory AssistantLevel 3 Apprenticeship - Veterinary Nursing

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Step 2 example qualifications:

Level 2 Apprenticeship - Customer ServiceLevel 2 Apprenticeship - Business AdministrationLevel 3 Certificate in Dental Decontamination

Step 6 example qualifications:

Level 4 Diploma in Learning and DevelopmentLevel 5 Apprenticeship - ManagementLevel 5 Diploma in Chartered Management InstituteBSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental TherapyLevel 6 Apprenticeship - BSc Registered Nurse (NMC 2010)Level 6 Apprenticeship - Midwifery BSc

Step 4 example qualifications:

Level 3 Apprenticeship - Team Leading / SupervisorLevel 4 Apprenticeship - ManagementLevel 4 Apprenticeship - Dental Practice ManagerLevel 4 Apprenticeship - Oral Health PractitionerLevel 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of AssessmentLevel 5 Diploma in CIPDNEBDN Post Qualifications in Dental Nursing

Step 5 example qualifications:

BTEC National Diploma in Dental TechnologyFoundation Degree in Oral Health ScienceLevel 5 Apprenticeship - Dental TechnicianLevel 5 Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy

•Area Manager•Operations Manager

•Receptionist•Decontamination Nurse•Administrative Assistant

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•Dental Nurse•Treatment Co-ordinator•Dental Nurse Trainer•Dental Nurse with extended duties (e.g radiography)

•Practice manager•Dental technician•Hygienist/Therapist

•Dentist•Orthodontist

•Owner•Clinical Director•Managing Director•Professor in Dentistry

•Senior Dental Nurse•Quality Assurer•HR Officer•Assistant Manager

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Reach your dream role by following our steps to success...

Within each step you can choose any career option

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