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Dental Nursing at Colchester Institute

Colchester Institute offers a range of training opportunities in dental nursing. All of the courses offered require employer support and employment in a dental practice.

Apprenticeship courses are designed to prepare you for work and to develop employability skills and professionalism for working in a dental setting.

If you are already employed as a dental nurse we offer part-time courses and CPD training to allow you to extend your skills and knowledge.

Courses are delivered by a highly qualified team of dental nurse tutors with a range of professional experience and their expertise is valued by our students. Their practical team-based approach to dental nursing ensures a friendly and supportive learning environment.

Our excellent facilities include a fully-equipped dental surgery and decontamination suite that simulate work in a real dental practice, where you can learn about a range of dental procedures and techniques.

How do I become a dental nurse?

Dental Nursing Level 3 Apprenticeship

For applicants interested in a career in dental nursing with no experience this is the ideal opportunity for you.

If you choose an Apprenticeship you will complete a course of study called a ‘standard’ which would include a recognised Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing. At the same time you will be employed in a dental practice with a contract of employment with day release to college.

The Dental Nursing Team at Colchester Institute has excellent links with employers in Essex, Suffolk and Hertfordshire and support students aged 16 – 21 in finding employment. We work closely with dental practices and aim to match applicants to suitable workplaces where possible, often in their own local area.

Already employed as a dental nurse?

Dental Nursing Level 3 Diploma

For applicants who are already employed as a dental nurse we also offer the opportunity to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing as an evening study course.

Career Progression and CPD Courses

The Level 3 Cerificate in Dental Decontamination (City & Guilds) is ideal if you are a GDC registered and qualified dental nurse and wish to achieve an accredited qualification in cross infection control.

If you aspire to specialise in a particular area in the dental care profession or to become a practice manager there are opportunities with the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN). The Certificate in Oral Health Education is suitable for registered dental nurses who wish to further their knowledge and specialise in Oral Health Education, enabling you to take a more active role in the promotion of oral health.

Samantha Lowther
Course: Advanced Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing
Accepted in to Eastman School of Hygiene and Therapy after completing her course at Colchester Institute in June 2016

Melica Bastani-Boshehri
Course: Advanced Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing
Accepted into the University of Essex to complete FdSc in Oral Health Sciences after completing her course at Colchester Institute in June 2016

Dental Nursing Video Case Studies

Name	Journey
Pippa Tippet	Completed FT Apprenticeship at Colchester Institute in 2012 Qualified as a Dental Hygienist in 2014 at The University of Essex
Melanie Pomphrett	Completed PT Apprenticeship at Colchester Institute in 2013 Qualified as a Dental Hygienist in 2015 at The University of Essex
Libby Morgan	Completed FT Apprenticeship at Colchester Institute in 2012 Qualified Oral Health Educator through Bart’s Hospital London Workplace training mentor for Dental Nurses in Manningtree
Hayley Sutton	Completed PT Evening Course at Colchester Institute in 2012 Emigrated to Perth, Australia and is working as a senior dental nurse
Josie-Mae McKeon	Completed FT Apprenticeship at Colchester Institute in 2014 Working at Pure Orthodontics to achieve her goal of qualifying as an Orthodontic Therapist
Tasnim Mutakabbir	Completed FT Apprenticeship at Colchester Institute in 2013 Completed NEBDN Post Certificate Qualification in Dental Radiography Working at North Hill Dental Practice as the Dental Nurse supervisor
Becky Thorpe	Completed PT Evening Course at Colchester Institute in 2014 Working at Dental Applications Lab, Earls Colne and is in-training to be a Dental Technician
Louise Bambrick	Completed PT Evening Course at Colchester Institute in 2013 In second year of training at Newcastle University working towards achieving BSc Oral & Dental Health Sciences
Lauren Bellerby & Ellie Mooney	Completed Dental Decontamination Qualification in 2015 Progressed onto Advanced Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing 2015
Jessica Roberts	Completed FT Apprenticeship at Colchester Institute in 2013 Completed NEBDN Post Certificate Qualification in Dental Sedation whilst working at Colchester Dental Referral Centre
Sharon Bowles	Completed PT Evening Course at Colchester Institute in 2005 Completed NEBDN Post Certificate Qualification in Dental Radiography Clinical Practice Manager at R.Patel & Associates, Braintree
Gemma Pearman	Completed PT Evening Course at Colchester Institute in 2012 Practice Manager at The Smile Clinic Colchester
Tara Barton	Completed PT Evening Course at Colchester Institute in 2008 Completed NEBDN Post Certificate Qualifications in Oral Health Education and Dental Sedation whilst working at Colchester Dental Referral Centre Works alongside Oral Surgeon & Implantologist Nadir Khan
Stephanie Hutton	Completed FT Apprenticeship at Colchester Institute in 2015 Secured position straight from Apprenticeship to study FdSc in Oral Health Science at University of Essex (Southend Campus)
Babita Limbu	Completed FT Apprenticeship at Colchester Institute in 2014 Has completed her Access Course at Colchester Institute to progress into Higher Education
Sanaz Bastani-Boshehri	Completed PT Evening Course at Colchester Institute in 2015 Practice Manager at Clacton Dental Care