Role and Responsibility
Dental nurses are responsible for ensuring the dentist or oral surgeon's operating list runs smoothly during the course of a clinical session. This can include, but is not limited to:
- Prepare and maintain the clinical environment
- Carry out Infection Control Measures compliant with Department of Health's HTM 01-05 Decontamination in Primary Dental Care settings
- Record clinical charting during routine dental examinations
- Prepare, mix and handle dental materials e.g. Amalgam, Alginate etc.
- Provide chairside support during clinical sessions
- Maintain and records patients records
- Prepare materials and equipment for dental radiography
- Process dental radiographs
- Monitor and reassure patients undergoing dental treatment
- Provide advice to patients and refer clinical questions to Dental Surgeons
- Assist and support clinical team members in the event of a medical emergency
- Assist with reception and administration tasks e.g. booking appointments and taking payments
- Assist with dealing with complaints and referring them to a Dental surgeon or practice manager
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