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What does a Dental Nurse do?

The role of a dental nurse is to work alongside and assist dentists, therapists and hygienists in the care of patients.  It is a varied job and can include everything from supporting with routine examinations to advanced specialist treatments.

A very important aspect of the role is making the patient feel relaxed and comfortable during appointments.  Other responsibilities include preparing materials for treatments, removing saliva from the patient’s mouth during treatment, record keeping for the dentist, sterilising instruments, stock control and maintaining the highest standard of cross infection in the dental surgery.

Some dental nurses carry out extra qualifications after completing their basic dental nursing course in order to take responsibility for more advanced tasks such as; taking x-rays, assisting with sedation, carrying out oral hygiene education, taking impressions or photographs or applying topical fluoride.

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