Course overview
This course will provide the knowledge, skills and expertise to register with the General Dental Council as a qualified Dental Nurse. This course includes a placement within a dental establishment to develop, and enhance realistic practical skills within a dental team.
The course is delivered by supportive, experienced staff in our realistic clinical learning environment and external work-based placement. This will support your previous learning and provide practical application within dental nursing.
Course description
What you will learn
- Dental Anatomy
- Dental Charting including; specialised software
- Restorative Dentistry
- Dental Radiography
- Non- Surgical Endodontics
- Extraction and Minor Oral Surgery
- Decontamination Processes and Skills
- Health and Safety
- Oral Diseases and their Prevention
- 18 Mandatory units including a graded unit
Entry requirements
- Successful completion of the National Certificate Level 6 Oral healthcare: Preparing for Practice or relevant experience from a Healthcare environment will be considered.
- Your place on the course will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check in the form of an enhanced PVG.
Progression
- HND in Dental Nursing (SCQF Level 8)
A variety of post qualifications including:
- PDA Dental Nursing: Supporting Special Care Provision at SCQF Level 8
- PDA Dental Radiography (Operator)
- BSc Oral Health Sciences
Career opportunities
- Completion of this award allows the student to register with the General Dental Council as a qualified dental nurse.
Course options
Course Type: Full-time
Details
Date: 25/08/2025 to 12/06/2026 Cost: Get in touch with the course provider or visit their website for more information
Venue details
Sighthill Campus
Bankhead Avenue
Edinburgh
Course provider
Edinburgh College
Sighthill Campus
Bankhead Avenue
Edinburgh