Dental Nursing

The dental nurse plays an important role in the organisation and management of the dental practice, assists the dentist in all aspects of patient treatment and plays a vital role in patient care. The main duties of a dental nurse include infection prevention and control, chair-side assistance, preparation and maintenance of the dental surgery and patient care.

This session gives you the skills and practical competence needed to work in a dental surgery. You will learn about the day-to-day running of a dental practice and acquire the qualifications for entry to the Dental Council Voluntary Register of Dental Nurses.

You can find variety of working environments, including dental hospitals and Health Service Executive dental clinics, as well as in general and specialist dental practices. Depending on the work setting, advancement in the field may include senior dental nurse, clinic nurse manager, practice manager, marketing representatives for relevant companies, dental nurse tutor, course co-ordinator, , and the area of health promotion.

 

  • Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Dental Anesthesia
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Dental Surgery
  • Nano Dentistry
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Orthodontics
  • Tools and Techniques in Dentistry
  • Prosthodontics
  • Paediatric Dentistry

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