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Is this the right course for you?
Yes, if you have an interest in working as part of a dental team
in the delivery of oral healthcare.
You will need to be able to develop good patient skills and be
able to communicate effectively, while having a caring and
understanding personality is an advantage.
Course overview
This two-year course is divided into practical and academic
(modular) components. Both the formal academic teaching and
your practical clinical experience are gained at the Dublin Dental
University Hospital at Trinity College.
In second year, you will spend time on external placements in
a health-service executive dental clinic and in general dental
practices throughout the Dublin area.
The programme consists of lectures, tutorials, demonstrations
and practical experience. You will be assessed on a continuous
basis regarding suitability and application of theory to practice.
By the end of the course, you will have developed appropriate
skills in patient and team management. You will be integrated
with undergraduate dental science, dental hygiene and dental
technology students for some elements of the course to ensure
effective teamwork throughout the dental profession.
Course content
First year modules
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Introductory module
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Microbiology and cross-infection control
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Dental and oral pathology
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Physiology and medical emergencies
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Clinical dentistry I
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Computer studies
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Head and neck anatomy
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Oral health and the community
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Social concepts in patient care
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Clinical dentistry II
Second year modules
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Practice management
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Health psychology
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Clinical Dentistry III
Assessment
Year 1 is assessed by written examinations, practical
examinations, continuous clinical assessment and an oral
presentation.
Year 2 is assessed by written examinations, a multi-station
practical examination, a portfolio of clinical experience, case
study written report and an oral presentation.
Career opportunities
As a graduate of Dental nursing, you will be able to find work in
a variety of working environments including dental hospitals and
Health Service Executive dental clinics, as well as in general
and specialist dental practices. Depending on the work setting,
advancement in the field may include: senior dental nurse, clinic
nurse manager, practice manager, marketing representatives for
relevant companies, and oral health promotion.
Successful completion of this programme will permit entry onto
the Dental Council Voluntary Register of Dental Nurses, Ireland.
Further information
Please contact the Dental Nurse Tutor Tel: +353 1 6127238
E-mail:
dentalnursetutor@dental.tcd.ie
www.dentalhospital.ie
(from the main menu select:
Education, Undergraduate programmes)