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About the course
You develop into an independent practitioner working in the scope of practice of the dental therapist. You will be able to work autonomously and take professional responsibility for your own standards of practice.
Successful completion of this course will provide eligibility to apply to add dental therapy onto your General Dental Council Registration.
You undertake a journey of personal and professional development in a supportive, student-centred environment, learning through negotiation, shared responsibility and mutual respect, which mirrors the type of dental therapist/patient relationship we wish to encourage.
Entry Requirements
You should be a dental hygienist registered with the General Dental Council with an appropriate diploma or degree in dental hygiene. You should also have appropriate professional indemnity and an enhanced DBS to be employed within your role as a dental hygienist.
Work in a suitable clinical environment for 14 hours per week and have the support of your employer who will be required to provide suitable clinical patients and experience and validate workplace activities for your portfolio.
Demonstration of a portfolio of CPD to include competence in local anaesthetic (infiltrations and inferior dental blocks), dental radiographs and dental impressions.
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