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Verifiable CPD for Dental Nurses
Of the necessary 150 hours of CPD to be completed by most dental care professionals every five years, 50 hours must be verifiable. There are four areas of specific criteria which must be met for something to be classified as …
Dental Nursing – Keeping a Record of CPD
It is of utmost importance that all CPD gained by dental care professionals, both verifiable and non-verifiable is recorded. Many registered dental care professionals will have to provide
Dental Nursing – How can I get my CPD?
There are many ways of gaining CPD, some examples of how have been mentioned in other areas of this website, but the most popular activities for dental nurses
Training to become a Dental Hygienist
To qualify as a dental hygienist in the U.K. students must gain a Diploma in Dental Hygiene. Courses are full time and usually take two years ( twenty
Dental Nursing – What is CPD?
CPD stands for continual professional development. It has been compulsory for dentists to do for many years, and since July/August 2008 has been compulsory for nearly all dental
Training as a Dental Technician
There are a variety of routes and courses available to those who wish to qualify as a dental technician. All courses must be approved by the General Dental
Training To Become A UK Dentist
In order to qualify as a dentist in the U.K a student must successfully gain a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree (BDS). This course usually takes five years
Training as a Dental Nurse
To become a qualified dental nurse there are two possible routes available to take. Dental nurses can either take the National Certificate for Dental Nurses examination or take




















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