The new City & Guilds level 3 Award in Dental Nursing:

This NVQ is aimed at dental nurses who, along with other members of the dental team, work in a variety of settings including general dental practices, the community dental service, dental and general hospitals, the armed services. The learner's role would range from reception duties and practice management to maintaining materials and equipment, cross-infection control, support for the patient and the dentist during clinical procedures and oral health education.

This level 3 qualification is aimed at people who provide direct chairside work, patient care and support during a range of dental treatments.

This qualification has been especially designed with the support of the National Examination Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) to meet the needs of dental nurses.