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Apprentice Dental Nurse - Bupa Dental Care
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The apprenticeship in dental nursing is an 18-month government-funded course by City & Guilds, a Level 3 Extended Diploma.
Requirements
- GCSE in Maths (grade 4)
- GCSE in English (grade 4)
- Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Responsibilities
- Assisting dentists
- Sterilising & preparing equipment
- Reception duties
- Supporting patient experience
- Assisting Bupa clinicians chairside
- Preparing Bupa surgery rooms and materials
- Managing infection control and sterilisation to Bupa standards
- Accurately recording patient information
- Following Bupa’s policies, procedures, and clinical protocols
Benefits
- 18-month government-funded course by City & Guilds, a Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship.
- Clear career pathways, ongoing professional development, and support to help you reach your goals in dentistry.
- Potential to progress into roles such as Senior Nurse, Lead Nurse or Practice Manager.
- Further Bupa-supported training could lead to becoming a Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist.
- Specialisation as an Orthodontic Therapist.
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About Bupa Dental Care
At Bupa Dental Care, you’ll join a dedicated and caring team, delivering excellent patient care while working towards your Level 3 Dental Nurse qualification with Tempdent. This apprenticeship offers real responsibility and strong career prospects with Bupa.
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Training Details
- Training provider: TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED
- Training course: Dental nurse (level 3)
- Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
- Course contents include a comprehensive curriculum covering anatomy, risk evaluation, material science, safeguarding, patient assessment, consent, record keeping, infection control, medical emergencies, preventive advice, evidence-based practice, communication, teamwork, and professional development.
- Training schedule provided by Tempdent includes Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship, Functional Skills (if applicable), flexible online delivery model, quarterly start dates throughout the year, induction, and regular progress support.
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