Overview
Established in 2003, Damira Dental Studios has grown from one small practice in Oxford to become a leading provider of high quality dental care across the UK. We offer a comprehensive range of treatments both through the NHS & privately. We have 33 dental practices across the UK within Berkshire, Bournemouth, Greater London, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Isle-Of-Wight, Staffordshire, Suffolk, Surrey and Oxfordshire.
Career paths
* With experience you may be able to move into jobs like team manager, team leader or dental practice manager
* With further training you could become a dental therapist, helping a dentist carry out the more routine dentistry work
* You could also become a dental hygienist, helping people to look after their teeth and gums
* You might decide to train as an orthodontic therapist helping dentists to improve the look and position of a patient\'s teeth
Health Careers
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Role and responsibilities
Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians.
The day to day duties of a dental nurse can span across all areas of the practice and can include:
* Reception including answering the phone and greeting patients
* Dealing with patient queries
* Taking payments
* Booking appointments and follow ups
* Sterilising and preparing equipment for Dentists
* Recording and dealing with patient records
* Supporting patients wellbeing and dental experience
* Cleaning dental areas including chairs
* Managing stock of equipment and supplies
* Any other duties to support the Dentists and senior team to provide effective patient care
* This qualification is a Level 3 Apprenticeship accredited by City & Guilds and is delivered nationwide through blended interactive E-Learning, enabling learners to access the course from anywhere in the UK
* Upon achievement the apprentice will be awarded a Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 which has been approved by the General Dental Council as meeting the requirements for entry to the professional register as a dental nurse
* Functional Skills in English and maths level 2 qualifications unless already exempt
Working hours
Working Hours will be within the Practice Opening Hours - Monday - Sunday, 08:00 - 20:00.
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