Level 3 Certificate in Dental Nursing
The PIMS Level 3 Certificate in Dental Nursing develops practical knowledge for supporting dental professionals during routine patient care and clinical procedures.The programme covers dental anatomy, chairside...
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Program Overview
The PIMS Level 3 Certificate in Dental Nursing develops practical knowledge for supporting dental professionals during routine patient care and clinical procedures.
The programme covers dental anatomy, chairside assistance, infection prevention, dental materials and instruments, patient communication, clinical records, radiography-support awareness and emergency response within authorised support roles.
What You'll Learn
- Dental Nursing Fundamentals
- Role of Dental Nurses
- Dental Anatomy
- Tooth Morphology
- Oral Structures
- Chairside Assistance
- Restorative Procedure Support
- Surgical Procedure Support Awareness
- Preventive Dental-Care Support
- Dental Infection Prevention
- Instrument Decontamination
- PPE
- Dental Materials
- Instrument Handling
- Patient Communication
- Confidentiality
- Radiography Support Awareness
- Radiation-Safety Awareness
- Dental Records
- Emergency Response
- Safeguarding and Professional Ethics
Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.
PIMSWho Should Attend?
This PIMS Dental Nursing programme is suitable for Dental Nurses, Chairside Assistants, Oral-Healthcare Support Staff and Dental Clinic Support Personnel.
Key Benefits
After completing the programme, learners should be better prepared to:
- Develop dental-nursing competence
- Strengthen chairside-support skills
- Improve infection-prevention practices
- Develop dental-material handling awareness
- Improve patient communication
- Strengthen dental record keeping
Assessment & Evaluation
- Assessment Type: Written examination, practical dental-nursing project and viva.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied case studies, hands-on dental-nursing project and oral defence.
- Total Questions: 80 theory questions plus 1 practical project and 1 viva.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 6–8 weeks (120–150 hours total).
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