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Dental Nurse CV example (UK)
A dental nurse CV for private and mixed practices, showing GDC registration, chairside skills, decontamination and patient care.
Example CV profile
GDC-registered dental nurse with [n] years in a [private / mixed] practice. Confident chairside across general and [specialist] treatments, meticulous with decontamination and record keeping, and calm with nervous patients.
Key skills to include (if true for you)
- GDC registration
- Chairside assisting (four-handed dentistry)
- Decontamination (HTM 01-05)
- Charting & clinical notes
- Radiography (if qualified)
- Patient reassurance & aftercare
- Practice software (e.g. SOE, Dentally)
- Reception cover
Example experience bullet points
- Assisted [n] dentists across general, cosmetic and [specialist] treatments.
- Ran the decontamination room to HTM 01-05, logging every cycle for audit.
- Charted accurately and updated clinical notes in real time for the dentist to sign off.
- Supported anxious patients with clear explanations, and covered reception when needed.
Illustrative only. Replace with your own real roles, dates and results — never copy experience you don't have.
Education & training
- NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing or equivalent – year
- Post-registration qualifications (e.g. radiography, oral health education) – year
- Hepatitis B immunisation (status on request)
Keywords UK recruiters screen for
dental nurse · GDC · chairside · decontamination · HTM 01-05 · charting · patient care · radiography
Tips for a dental nurse CV
- Put GDC registration at the top. Trainees should say which qualification they're working towards.
- List the treatments and specialities you've assisted with.
- Mention CPD and extended duties; they make you more useful to a practice.
- Keep patient examples anonymous.
Pay varies by employer, region and experience. The official sources below give typical ranges. Salary checker (ONS data).
Official sources and further reading
FAQs
Can I work as a trainee dental nurse before registering?
Yes. Trainees can work while studying for a GDC-recognised qualification under supervision. Say on your CV when you expect to qualify.
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