AIM: To discuss the roles and responsibilities of a dental nurse including their professional responsibility and to enable dental nurses to understand the importance of adhering to professional, ethical, legislative and local policies relevant to working within the dental setting.
AIM: To identify and manage risks and hazards in the workplace in line with current legislative frameworks, government policies and accepted good practice.
AIM: To provide appropriate support in emergency situations and understand the role of the dental team within these situations.
AIM: To demonstrate an understanding of General, Dental and Regional Anatomy and the relevance to patients’ treatment needs.
AIM: To demonstrate an understanding of common oral diseases, including oral cancer and their effect on the oral cavity.
AIM: To demonstrate the preparation of the dental environment and support the operator during a variety of preventative procedures
AIM: To demonstrate the preparation of the dental environment and the support of the operator during an oral health assessment. To demonstrate an understanding of current legislation relating to confidentiality. To demonstrate support during the taking of dental images, processing images and maintaining quality in accordance with relevant legislation and policy.
AIM: To demonstrate the preparation of the dental environment and support the patient and the operator during the provision of restorative procedures.
AIM: To demonstrate the preparation of the dental environment and support the patient and the operator during the provision of restorative and orthodontic procedures. To demonstrate appropriate patient management and communication techniques.
AIM: To demonstrate the preparation of the dental environment and support the patient and the operator during the minor oral surgery. To demonstrate appropriate patient management and communication techniques.
AIM: To demonstrate the preparation of the dental environment and support the patient and the operator during the provision of pain and anxiety control. To demonstrate appropriate patient management and communication techniques. Minimum guided learning hours have been aligned to each area of the curriculum.