If you have great attention to detail and want to make an impact on society, a Dentistry apprenticeship may be for you. On urfuture, you can get a full breakdown on the different types of apprenticeships available in this industry and find one that’s right for you. Take our Career Match and apply for all our live roles now.
What apprenticeships are available in Dentistry?
Level 3 (integrated) Dental Nurse:
This Level 3 dentistry apprenticeship lasts for 18 months and is equivalent to A-Levels. In this role you’ll be assisting other dental professionals such as dentists by supporting them and caring for the patients.
Find out more about level 3 apprenticeships here.
Level 4 Dental Practice Manager:
This Level 4 dentistry apprenticeship lasts for 24 months. The responsibilities and roles of this apprenticeship are managing any non-clinical aspects of the dental surgery, leading the team to ensure there is a high standard of patient care, as well as any other managerial responsibilities.
You can learn all about level 4 apprenticeships on urfuture.
Level 5 (integrated) Dental Technician:
This level 5 dentistry apprenticeship lasts for 36 months and is equivalent to a higher national diploma (HND). In these roles as a Dental Technician, you’ll be responsible for designing, manufacturing, and repairing different dental appliances.
You can learn all about level 5 apprenticeships on urfuture.
Who would suit a Dentistry Apprenticeship?
Some key traits needed to work in this sector are:
Attention to Detail: You need to be very precise and have good attention to detail in a dentistry apprenticeship when dealing with tools and patients, as small mistakes can have big consequences.
Communication Skills: You need to be a good communicator because patients may feel anxious, so you need to be able to comfort them and explain procedures well, as well as communicate with colleagues.
Professionalism & Confidentiality: In these roles you’ll be dealing with private patient information, so you need to be able to keep this confidential and be professional.
Empathy: Empathy is crucial in dentistry apprenticeships as many patients, including children, will feel anxious or nervous so you need to be able to reassure them and empathise with them.
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How to Apply for a Dentistry Apprenticeship: Step-by-Step
You can find a Dentistry Apprenticeship with urfuture and view all our live roles by following these simple steps.
Create a profile: on urfuture, you don’t need a CV, instead you can create a profile that has all ur details such as work experience and education. But you can also add a video that allows you to show ur personality and who you are as a person.
Take the Career Match: Take our Career Match which is a series of questions about what ur looking for in a career, and we’ll give you 5 sector matches and a score out of 10 to every role on the platform so you know ur in the right sector and role for you!
View our live roles- Once ur Career Match is complete, you can view all our live Dentistry Apprenticeships and apply for them with the click of a button whilst also being able to chat in app with employers.
We’re working with major apprenticeship providers such as Paragon Skills and Woodspeen Training and many more so you can view all our live roles.
Who can do a Dentistry Apprenticeship?
There are many different levels of apprenticeships in the dentistry industry, ranging from level 3 all the way to level 5, all with a range of entry requirements.
Level 3 apprenticeships are equivalent to 2 passes at A Level, so will usually require you to have a pass in Maths and English GCSE or a pass at Level 2 functional skills.
Level 5 apprenticeships are equivalent to a higher national diploma so may have entry requirements of 5 passes at GCSE including Maths and English, as well as passes at A Level or equivalent.
To complete a dentistry apprenticeship, you will also need to be:
Aged 16 or over
Living in England
Not in full time education
Apprenticeships are great for people starting out in a career or new industry because you gain a good level of understanding of the industry as well as gain hands on experience in the workplace alongside ur theoretical knowledge.
If you want to learn more about apprenticeships, we can give you a full breakdown on them.
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Frequently Asked Questions- Dentistry Apprenticeships
How much will I earn in a Dentistry Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeship salaries can range depending on the level, location and employer. However, as an apprentice dental nurse, you can earn £10.70 per hour if you are under 21 and £11.44 per hour if you are 21+ years old. Once qualified, salaries can vary but you can look to earning over £80,000 in future!
Are there any Social Worker apprenticeships near me?
On urfuture we have apprenticeships across the UK from major cities like Manchester, Bristol & London. View all our live roles here.
Will I need to take exams during my Dentistry Apprenticeships?
Yes, most apprenticeships will require you to take assessments, exams and coursework to gain your qualification.
Do I need to pay for my dentistry apprenticeship training?
No, apprentices don’t need to pay for their apprenticeship training, the cost of the dentistry apprenticeship is covered by ur employer, and the government.