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Dental Nurses

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About this career

£17,596

Median salary

New workers start around £8,989.48. Normal pay is £17,596 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £28,826.75.
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Jobs

Subjects achieved a 100% pass rate, including Maths, Further Maths, Physics, English Literature and Spanish.

Daily Tasks

  • Maintains records, processes and mounts x-ray films and undertakes reception duties.
  • Removes water and saliva from patient’s mouth during treatment.
  • Assists with minor treatment, such as preparing materials for fillings.
  • Hands required equipment and medication to dentist during examination.
  • Prepares and sterilises instruments and follows guidelines to maintain sterile conditions within the surgery.
  • Prepares patient for examination.

Skills

Job postings

Reading Comprehension
66
Active Listening
65
Active Learning
63
Writing
60
Learning Strategies
60
Critical Thinking
55
Speaking
54
Monitoring
53
Science
33
Mathematics
25