Have you noticed how dental implants are becoming increasingly popular? You’re not alone! As more patients seek these transformative treatments, the demand for skilled dental implant nurses is growing.
Specialised dental care is on the rise and many dental practices are expanding their services into dental procedures such as implantology. This means there are more opportunities for dental nurses who want to specialise in this area of dental restoration. If you’re looking to advance your dental nursing career in this direction, we walk you through the process and highlight the course that enables you to do so below.
How do I become an implant nurse?
Becoming a dental implant nurse is the perfect opportunity to be part of life-changing moments for your patients. With specialised training, you’ll not only gain valuable skills but also become a trusted source of comfort and support during their dental journey. Dental implant courses for dental nurses are a great way to get the qualifications needed to become a dental implant nurse.
What qualifications do you need to do dental implant nursing?
You will need to be a qualified dental nurse before you can work as a dental implant nurse. If you’ve not completed that step yet, you will need to complete a course accredited by the General Dental Council (GDC), such as an NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing. After this point, you will need to register with the GDC and have a valid First Aid/Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate. Then, if you wish to specialise in areas like implantology and become a qualified dental implant nurse, you will need to complete an additional course, such as an NEBDN certificate in Implant Dental Nursing.
Why should you consider a dental implant nurse course?
If the idea of boosting your earning potential in your dental nursing career isn’t already appealing enough, becoming a dental implant nurse can be an extremely rewarding career path. Dental implant nurses assist in patient transformations, as well as comfort and reassure those who are nervous. Your day-to-day duties go hand in hand with making a positive impact on patients and ensuring the success of dental implant procedures.
Studying an NEBDN certificate in Implant Dental Nursing will help you to not only expand your career, but also develop your personal knowledge and skills. At Smile Wisdom Academy, training to become a dental implant nurse can be both flexible and affordable, as you can learn from anywhere in the UK, with live online lectures. By studying online, you can combine high-quality dental education with your lifestyle with ease. This also means that as long as your current practice can assist with the practical elements required, you can complete your placement without changing jobs.
What does an NEBDN certificate in implant dental nursing involve?
At Smile Wisdom Academy, the NEBDN certificate in Implant Dental Nursing is held live online, with 6 lessons, lasting 3 hours each. It is also hosted by your tutor and is fully interactive, so you can get the support you need, as well as the chance to engage with our community of learners.
The course allows you to gain knowledge in assisting in areas like implant techniques, treatments, patient assessments and handling difficulties and complications. You are also required to complete practical training, where an Electronic Record of Compliance (RoC) must be filled out. Finally, there is a 90-minute written exam, which is held twice a year in March and December. Once you have passed both the RoC practical elements and the written exam, you will then be awarded your qualification.
What does this dental nurse implant course cover?
This course provides dental nurses with not only the necessary qualifications to become dental implant nurses, but also the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their career. Some of the areas covered in the syllabus include:
- Infection control and treatment planning
- Chairside, surgical support
- Implant treatment and interdisciplinary role
- Medical emergencies
- Advanced surgical procedures
- Applied science of anatomy and oral health in implant therapy
- Health and safety
- Record keeping and medico-legal issues
By providing knowledge and training in these areas, the NEBDN certificate in Implant Dental Nursing will support and boost your critical understanding, intellectual skills and practical skills.
How long does it take to qualify as a dental implant nurse?
The Smile Wisdom NEBDN certificate in Implant Dental Nursing is a 6-month long course, with a 3-hour lecture every 4 weeks. However, to be awarded your qualification, you must sit your written exam which takes place twice a year in March or December. So, bear these dates in mind when planning out your timeline for qualifying.
If you still need to complete your dental nurse qualifications don’t worry, as you can become a qualified dental nurse in as little as 12 months with our NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing.
In either case, our online dental courses are an efficient way of starting your career as a dental nurse and advancing into dental implant nursing. So, if working as a dental implant nurse sounds like your perfect career next step, click here to find out more about our SmileWisdom NEDBN Certificate in Dental Implant Nursing or give us a call on 020 7205 2299.
