HNC Dental Nursing

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HNC Dental Nursing

Overview

This course will provide the underpinning knowledge, skills and expertise to register with the General Dental Council as a qualified Dental Nurse. This course includes a practice placement within a dental setting to develop enhanced skills, knowledge and expertise. 


Entry

Successful completion of Level 6 in Dental Nursing.

Or two Highers at Grade C or above, one of which should be English.

Participation at an information session, skills assessment and interview forms part of the selection criteria.

Your place on the course will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check in the form of an enhanced PVG.   

You will be required to be immunised in line with Occupational Health's recommendation.

Additional Information:

  • A financial payment of £50 will be made by each student as a contribution towards PVGs, uniform and health clearance checks (this can be made in instalments or a one-off payment)
Learn

On this course, you will cover the following topics:

  • Dental Anatomy
  • Dental Charting Systems
  • Conservative Dentistry
  • Dental Radiography
  • Endodontic Treatment
  • Minor Oral Surgery
  • Health and Safety
  • Decontamination and Cross Infection Control
  • Signs, Symptoms, Causes of Oral Disease
  • Prevention and Treatment of Oral Disease

To view the sate-of-the-art dental facilities at the Coatbridge campus access the link https://youtu.be/jGWDIxXhnhY