This vacancy is for an Apprentice Dental Nurse based in Accrington.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to undertake valuable work experience dealing internal and external customers with whilst gaining on the job qualifications.
The duties within this role include:
Assist the dentist/therapist/hygienist during all clinical procedures.
Carry out and be responsible for all Health and Safety and Cross Infection policies and procedures within the dental surgery.
Assist the dentist during all clinical procedures in the surgery which will include fillings, root canal treatment, bridge crown and denture preparation and extractions.
Assessments, this may also include minor oral surgery.
Assist the hygienist with scale and polish and oral health promotion plus charting and periodontal assessments.
Record and store notes, charting, medical history and radiographs on either paper based or computerised systems.
Reception duties which include answering the telephone, greeting patients, making appointments and recording them correctly on the system.
Disposing of all waste correctly, including clinical, sharps, specialist, amalgam, and normal domestic.
Assisting with the preparation of the patient and equipment during the taking of x–rays and processing and storing all images.
Training to be provided
Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing.
Safeguarding.
First Aid.
About Omnia Dental Care
We aim to offer a wide range of dental treatments that suit all patients, both in terms of dental requirements and budget. Our excellent clinicians have over 50 years of combined dental experience, with a great mix of well-established dentists who have been in the industry many years and younger dentists offering a fresh perspective.
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