Learner Guides
Up one levelThe Dental Nurse Online learner resources have been designed to provide for variations in learning styles, cultural contexts and training environments. Special features which accommodate an integrated delivery mode include:
1. The organisation of learning resources so that complex ideas are explained as clearly and simply as possible.
2. The inclusion of clear objectives in the learner guides and evidence portfolio so that the learner understands what is required to demonstrate competence.
3. The use of a glossary and clear simple explanations with accompanying photos and diagrams.
4. Written and practical self-assessment activities which require active participation by the learner.
5. The use of appropriate dental terminology and good work practice examples.
6. E-learning resources including online tutorilas, self-assessment and assessment activities.
- pathology and oral disease
- This learner guide provides the dental nurse with the underpinning knowledge required to; know how infection is transmitted in the dental surgery; understand the reasons for implementing standard infection control procedures during the treatment and care of all patients; have a basic understanding of the causes of dental diseases including dental caries and periodontal disease.
- maintain infection control in dental practice
- This learner guide describes the skills and knowledge required for a dental nurse to comply with infection control procedures before, during and after oral health care procedures.
- Ensure your own actions reduce the risk to health and safety
- This learner guide describes the skills and knowledge required for a dental nurse to work safely and to follow workplace health and safety policies in dental practice.
- provide chairside support during the prevention and control of periodontal disease and caries and the restoration of cavities
- This learner guides describe the skills and knowledge required for the dental nurse to prepare for and assit during the prevention and control of periodontal diseases and dental caries and the preparation and restoration of cavities.
- contribute to the production of dental images
- This learner guide describes the skills and knowledge required for a dental nurse to prepare the patient for dental radiography, to process, mount and file dental radiographs and to store and maintain processing equipment.
- provide chairside support during the assessment of patient's oral health
- This learner guide describes the skills and knowledge required for a dental nurse to assist the operator during the assessment of the patient's general and oral health.
- biology
- This learner guide provides the dental nurse with the underpinning knowledge to; assist the operator without causing trauma to sensitive oral tissues; identify the major structures of the oral cavity; identify the arrangementof teeth forming the deciduous, mixed and permanent dentition; chart the results of a dental examination using FDI and Palmer notation.
- offer information and support to individuals on the protection of their oral health
- This learner guide provides the dental nurse with the underpinning knowledge to assist the operator provide oral health education and to encourage and motivate the patient to take an active role in maintaining oral health.
- provide chairside support during the provision of fixed and removable appliances
- This learner guide provides the dental nurse with the knowledge and skills necessary to asist the operator during the preparation and fitting of fixed and removable prostheses.
- General Practice Dentistry
- This learner guide provides the dental nurse with the underpinning knowledge necessary to assist with the full range of oral health care procedures required to maintain the patient's dental health.
- provide chairside support during non-surgical endodontic teatment
- This learner guides provides the dental nurse with the skills and knowledge to assist the operator during non-surgical endodontic procedures
- Provide chairside support during the extraction of teeth and minor oral surgery
- This learner guide provides the dental nurse with the skills and knowledge to assist the operator during the extraction of teeth and minor oral surgery.