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Dental Nurses Career Details

About this Career

£ 22,174 Median Salary
New workers start at around £12,204. Normal pay is £22,174 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £34,665.
862 Jobs in Greater London
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Greater London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.

Daily Tasks

  • Maintains records, processes and mounts x-ray films and undertakes reception duties.
  • Removes water and saliva from patient’s mouth during treatment.
  • 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.

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