Dental Nurse Review

by Tempdent – Dental Training Provider and Recruitment Agency

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.2/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

As a dental nurse, I have duties that extend from assisting the dentist chairside, disinfecting and sterilising dental instruments, and helping reassure and comfort patients. Sometimes, I even help with reception duties which involves booking in patients, triaging and handling payment transactions.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have developed time management skills as well as foresight. Planning ahead sets you up for success and ensures a smooth workflow.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I thoroughly enjoyed the structure of the course. Everything was organised and set to a timetable so I knew what topics would be covered, and I had the support of my assessor with difficult topics.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The dental nurse course was well structured so much so that my practice manager, work mentor, assessor were all aware and up to date of my progress.

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I felt that I had ample opportunity to address and bring up any areas of the course that I was struggling with.

8/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

I was happy that Tempdent provided additional resources to allow for clarification. Also, the webinar tutor was very encouraging and was willing to stay behind to answer any questions that I had during the webinar that I felt too shy to ask.

9/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I felt that during my qualification, I was undoubtedly the most knowledgeable in my team when it came to HTM 01-05, among other topics as I had just learnt the topic. I felt that the qualification helped to revive some workplace practices that were a little lax or overlooked.

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

No, although we do have the annual christmas party.

5/10

9a. Would you recommend Tempdent – Dental Training Provider and Recruitment Agency to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I felt that from the angle of my practice, my mentor, myself as well as the assessor, we all knew how I was faring in my course. Whether I would be on track to finish or whether I'm struggling. I know that other course providers aren't so transparent.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Tempdent – Dental Training Provider and Recruitment Agency?

Take advantage of the resources of the team as well as the documents given. Other course providers aren't so forthcoming.