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Dental Nurse Employers:

Strengthen Your Practice. Train Your Team. Secure the Future of Dentistry.

At Lanvey, we understand the challenges dental practices face—finding skilled, reliable, and committed staff while maintaining the highest standards of patient care. Hiring a Dental Nurse Apprentice gives you the opportunity to grow your own qualified dental nurse, trained in line with GDC standards and tailored to the needs of your practice.

Why Hire a Dental Nurse Apprentice?

Support for Your Clinical Team

Apprentices are trained in chairside support, infection control, record keeping, radiography
support, and patient care—helping your practice run smoothly from day one.

Cost-Effective Staffing

With government funding available, apprenticeships provide an affordable route to train and retain skilled staff—at a fraction of the cost of recruiting fully qualified nurses.

Training to GDC Standards

Apprentices complete the Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship, ensuring they meet General Dental Council requirements and are fully prepared for registration.

Aesthetics Knowledge Add-On (Exclusive to Lanvey)

Alongside their Dental Nurse qualification, apprentices gain introductory knowledge in
aesthetics (Botox, dermal fillers, consultation basics, and industry standards)—giving your
practice flexibility to expand into cosmetic treatments in the future.

Long-Term Workforce Development

Apprentices often remain with their employer after qualifying, ensuring continuity of care
and reducing staff turnover.

Enthusiasm & Fresh Skills

Apprentices bring energy, commitment, and up-to-date training—supporting your team and
patients while growing into confident dental professionals.

How It Works

Step 1

Tell Us Your Needs

We’ll help you recruit the right apprentice for your practice.

Step 2

Workplace Training

Apprentices work in your practice, gaining hands-on experience with chairside support, sterilisation, record-keeping, and patient care.

Structured Off-the-Job Training

20% of their time is spent completing structured training, assignments, and preparation for EPA (End-Point Assessment).

Ready for Registration

Once qualified, your apprentice can apply for GDC registration and support your practice as a fully qualified dental nurse.

What does it cost to hire a Dental Nurse Apprentice?

If your annual payroll is under £3m, you only pay 5% of the training cost, with the government funding the remaining 95%.

If you have fewer than 50 employees and hire a 16–21 year old, training is fully funded.

How long does the apprenticeship take?

Typically 14 months depending on learner progress.

What support do I need to provide?

You’ll need to:

Provide a supportive dental practice environment.

Allow the apprentice time for training and study.

Assign a workplace mentor (usually a senior dental nurse or practice manager).

What happens after the apprenticeship?

On successful completion, apprentices are eligible for GDC registration as Dental Nurses. Many progress to senior nurse roles, practice management, oral health practitioner roles, or further training in aesthetics.

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