Mentor Training Centre has been a successful Training Provider since 1988, specialising in training for Dental Nurses. We are approved by SQA to deliver the SVQ & PDA in Dental Nursing Level3 (SCQF Level 7) which enables entrance on to the GDC register.The SVQ component of the qualification is work-based and requires you to build up a portfolio of evidence comprising of 11 mandatory units. Working in a dental practice as a trainee dental nurse will ensure you gain the practical knowledge, experience and personal skills required to be competent in your job role. The knowledge required for the PDA...

This course will develop knowledge, skills and expertise required to complete the second year of the Higher National Diploma in Dental Nursing. The course covers qualifications in management, dental radiography, customer care, oral health, impression taking and research methods, etc.To view the state-of-the-art dental training facility at the Coatbridge campus click on access the link https://youtu.be/jGWDIxXhnhYNote, if accessing this course via evening class delivery it will take two academic years to successfully achieve the units which form the HND Dental Nursing. The delivery of this programme will be remote 6.30-9.00 pm on a Tuesday evening. What you will learnThis course...

This course will provide the knowledge, skills and expertise to register with the General Dental Council as a qualified Dental Nurse. This course includes a placement within a dental establishment to develop, and enhance realistic practical skills within a dental team.

The course is delivered by supportive, experienced staff in our realistic clinical learning environment and external work-based placement. This will support your previous learning and provide practical application within dental nursing.

What you will learn Dental AnatomyDental Charting including; specialised softwareRestorative DentistryDental RadiographyNon- Surgical EndodonticsExtraction and Minor Oral SurgeryDecontamination Processes and SkillsHealth and...

Are you considering a career as a dental assistant? Look no further! Dental health is essential to maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle. This course will position you to flourish in a career as a dental assistant. Understand the standards needed to maintain cleanliness in a dental practice, learn dental assistant skills, gain detailed information on offering the best services to your patients and more. Don’t hesitate: enrol today!Dentistry is as vital as any other branch of medicine. The importance of dental health cannot be overemphasised. The practice of good dental health can prevent many dental problems which cause decreased quality...

Learn the UK safety requirements and legislation for carrying out safe dental X-rays on this CPD course for dental professionals.Discover the core principles of dental radiography and X-ray exposureLed by experts from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)’s Dental X-ray Protection Service (DXPS), this course will improve your understanding of the requirements for radiation protection in dental practice and provide you with the skills to take on the role of Radiation Protection Supervisor in your dental practice. Develop your professional knowledge around the risks of X-radiation This CPD course will equip you with the information and skills to ensure that...

Looking to become a dental aide? Are you curious about the day-to-day activities of a dental assistant? This course will introduce you to the interpersonal skills, functionalities, roles and responsibilities of a dental assistant in a dental office. You will gain an understanding of some dental procedures such as teeth whitening and infection control. Various dental terminologies and instruments will also be examined.A dental assistant is a member of a dental team who contributes immensely to the team delivering dental treatment and services. During dental operations, the dental assistant aids dentists or other dental auxiliaries by providing the dental operator...

Dental health involves maintaining a clean mouth free of diseases and other dental disorders. But did you know that dental problems can affect vital organs in your body, including the heart? What are the ways in which you can take personal care of your dental health and prevent these dental diseases from ravaging your overall health? In this course, you will learn the nitty-gritty of dental health and hygiene in basic terms.Philosophers and other professionals say that ‘your health is your wealth’ and they are not far from the truth. Improper care of your mouth can potentially cause harm to...

Dentistry in Aberdeen is designed specifically for graduates, capitalising on the knowledge and skills you already have to ensure you become a first-class dental professional. Our programme has been designed with graduates in mind, enabling you to capitalise on the existing knowledge and transferable skills from your previous degree. From day one, you will be preparing to be a dental professional, benefiting from early clinical problem solving and patient contact, and an integrated approach to learning.

The dental curriculum uses a variety of teaching methods including case based learning. You will be engaged in reflective practice...

The Doctor of Dental Surgery is a research based qualification that can be taken either full time or part time.

The programme is aimed at those in the dental profession who wish to develop high level research skills by pursuing original research in the field of study, relating particular research to the general body of knowledge in the field, and presenting the results of the researches in a critical and scholarly way.

Edinburgh Dental Institute (EDI) works in partnership with two major organisations to deliver high quality education, research and patient care.
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Take your Restorative Dental Practice to the next level with our part-time masters programme. Through online learning, practice-based assessments and residential based study, you will develop your skills through progressive, evidence-based techniques and knowledge and be able to apply those skills to the benefit of your practice.

This programme is for the busy **dental practitioner** who has an interest in high quality, evidence-based restorative treatment. You’ll be taught by dental professionals who have amassed many years of experience not only in teaching but also in applying their knowledge to their own patient care. The variety of teaching...