WHAT ARE THE NVQ QUALIFICATIONS FOR DENTAL NURSING?
NVQs are of various levels and for dental nursing the NVQs are at Levels 2 and 3. Candidates do not have to progress through the Levels first entry for dental nursing can be at either Level 2 or 3. Oral Health Care: Dental Nursing level 2 is focussed on the role of a support worker in oral health. It requires ability to practise safely in a surgery, control infection, provide basic life support, communicate effectively with patients and provide information on oral health and prescribed dental treatments. Oral Health Care: Dental Nursing level 3 is focussed on direct chairside activities and support for a range of treatments. It requires detailed knowledge and skills regarding equipment, instruments, materials and procedures and ability to work as a key member of the dental team. NVQs are made up of units. Each unit consists of elements (which state what has to be achieved), ranges (which indicate the scope of each element), evidence requirements (which can be projects, assignments, pri
