A Community Dental Nurse works across a variety of community settings, providing essential dental care to individuals who may struggle to access traditional dental clinics. This often includes supporting children in clinics, as well as visiting patients in care homes or their own homes. They play a key role in promoting oral health among vulnerable groups, including those with disabilities or complex medical needs, helping to ensure everyone receives the care they need.
The Community Dental Services provide dental care for vulnerable patient groups in society who may otherwise find accessing dental treatment difficult or impossible and working as a Community Dental nurse is a vital part of this service.