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In a dental practice, you'll welcome patients and provide direct support with the treatment itself:

taking responsibility for the decontamination of instruments

• maintaining dental operating equipment

• ensuring that all relevant materials and supplies are in place

• looking after patient records – including making notes when the dentist is examining a patient

• working closely with the dentist, responding quickly to requests and generally keeping the surgery ready for use

• You'll also be responsible for ensuring high standards of cleanliness and control of infection

Tact and discretion are important qualities for a dental nurse - you will be handling confidential patient information and caring for people who may be anxious. You must be happy to work as part of a team and willing to learn and understand the science behind dentistry. You’ll be dealing with a broad range of people, each with their own characteristics and concerns so you’ll need to be tactful and friendly and able to offer advice and educate others. You will often need to follow instructions from the dentist.