Dental Nursing

ABOUT COURSE ADMISSION INFO COURSE SYLLABUS INSTITUTIONS
Course Title Dental Nursing
Category Diploma
Duration 6 Months
Cost Range(NRs.) NA
Academic Year Final Year
Evaluation Method Percentage
Affiliated to Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT)
Faculty Health,Medical and Allied Science


Course Description
Dental Nurses are one of the most important groups within the dental team. They assist the dentist throughout the day and may act as advocates for the patient, as well as being an integral part of the dentist's clinical regime.

Dental Nurses provide a second pair of hands in the surgery and are valuable members of the dental surgeon's team. Dental Nurse training covers a large part of the Dental Nurse syllabus and you'll be encouraged and assisted to gain this qualification. You'll be responsible for looking after all the instruments and equipment in the surgery, as well as the smooth running of the surgery itself.

The dental nurse is essential in a well organized and managed in dental practice. H/She also assists the dentists in all aspects of patient treatment and plays a vital role in patient care.

The modern dental nurse trains in all aspects of clinical practice and dental health education. This course gives you the skills and practical competence needed to work in the dental surgery. You learn about the day to day running of a dental practice.

Opportunities
As a dental nurse you can work in general dental practice in hospitals, and with the community dental service.
As a qualified dental nurse you can expand your knowledge and capabilities by studying in a number of specialist
areas including
Oral Health Education
Dental Sedation Nursing
Dental Anaesthetic Nursing
Special Care Dental Nursing
Orthodontic Nursing etc

Skills and Interests
To be a dental nurse you should:
Have a genuine interest in the welfare of your patients
Have a high level of manual dexterity and good eyesight
Be friendly and sympathetic with a calm,  confident and reassuring manner.
Be able to relate well to a wide range of people including children and people with special needs
Be able to work well in a team
Have a positive and flexible approach to work
Have good organizational skills to manage the administrative aspects of the jo.