This accredited, award-winning course is for head dental nurses or dental nurses transitioning into leadership roles within their practice. It provides comprehensive Level 3 training in leadership, managing the clinical environment, effectively leading and motivating a team of dental nurses, and developing professionalism within the dental team. This course will ensure you are a knowledgeable, confident, and competent head dental nurse.
FAST-TRACK AVAILABLEÂ Â EXCELLENT LEARNER SUPPORTÂ Â ACCREDITED TRAINING
Course Structure
Course Summary
- Â Format: online, self-paced
- Â Average completion time: 4 months
- Â Number of Learning Units: 18
- Â CPD Hours: 24 hours
- Â Guided Learning Hours: Average of 50 hours (depending on the learner’s speed)
Course Assessments
- Â Unit Quiz: One multiple choice quiz per unit
- Â Final Assessment: Includes a case scenario and a reflective question
SupportÂ
- Â Optional drop-in support session classes available.
- One-to-one tutor support is easily accessible by email, telephone, or Zoom.
Modules/Units
Module 1: Caring for the dental team
- Unit 1: Communication skills
- Unit 2: Stress and time management
- Unit 3: Inductions to the team
- Unit 4: Mentorship and team development
Module 2: Management skills for lead dental nurses
- Unit 1: Planning team meetings
- Unit 2: Planning rotas and work allocation/delegation
- Unit 3: Motivating the team
- Unit 4: Conflict resolution and problem solving
Module 3: Professionalism, and legal and ethical Issues
Module 3 is based on UK dental regulations. Unit 6 is based on the CQC for England.Â
- Unit 1: GDC Standards for the Dental Team
- Unit 2: Regulations, accountability and responsibility
- Unit 3: Record-keeping and consent
- Unit 4: Safeguarding Level 1 & Level 2
- Unit 5: Whistleblowing
- Unit 6: Care Quality Commission (CQC)
Module 4: Clinical and practical skills
- Unit 1: Managing the clinical environment
- Unit 2: Stock control and ordering
- Unit 3: Surgery folders
- Unit 4: Audits
Payment Options
Payment Plans
We now offer the option to pay over five payments. Please be aware, this increases the fee to £410.00 inc. VAT.
Payment due dates:
- 01 December 2025 £140.00 (Non-refundable deposit)
- 01 January 2026 £140.00
- 01 February 2026 £140.00
We will NOT send reminders of payment due dates. Failure to make payment by the due dates will result in automatic removal from the course.
Please note, your certificate of competence will not be awarded until full payment is made.
Discounts
Please note that discounts are applied to the VAT-exclusive fee. Discounts cannot be applied to payment plans.
Multiple applicant discounts
- Two applicants: 5% discount
- Three applicants: 10% discount
- Four or more applicants: 15% discount
Multiple course discounts
- Two courses: 5% discount
- Three courses: 10% discount
- Four or more courses: 15% discount
Please apply by telephone or use the application form here. DNN will send you an invoice.
