Dental Nurse
Tasks
- Maintains records, processes and mounts x-ray films and undertakes reception duties.
- Removes water and saliva from patient.
- Assists with minor treatment, such as preparing materials for fillings.
- Hands required equipment and medication to dentist during examination.
- Prepares and sterilises instruments and follows guidelines to maintain sterile conditions within the surgery.
- Prepares patient for examination.
Typical Education Level
Level 4 NVQ; Intermediate, DipHE, DipFE
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 6% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£18,275 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for dental nurse is £18,275
1,673 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 1,673. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for dental nurse roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £18,275 per year. That is about £1,523 per month or £9.37 per hour. New workers generally start on £9,240, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £28,974
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 1,673 people are employed in the region.
