Dental nurse CV example
A strong dental nurse CV shows GDC registration, calm chairside support and careful infection control. It should name the procedures you assist with, the systems you use for records and appointments, and how you put nervous patients at ease.
Ben Kowalski
Dental nurse
Profile
Calm and organised dental nurse registered with the General Dental Council, with experience supporting dentists at the chair in a busy mixed NHS and private practice. Skilled in four-handed dentistry, decontamination and taking X-rays, with a reassuring manner for nervous patients. Keeps surgeries clean, stocked and in line with infection control standards.
Experience
Dental Nurse
a mixed NHS and private dental practice
Assisted dentists chairside with around twenty patients a day, preparing materials and passing instruments in fast, four-handed sessions
Cleaned and sterilised instruments in line with decontamination and infection control procedures, and kept the records up to date
Took and processed dental X-rays after completing a radiography qualification
Updated patient records and treatment plans on the practice software as the dentist dictated
Helped nervous patients feel at ease by explaining each step and staying with them throughout
Trainee Dental Nurse
a family dental practice
Worked towards a Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing while working full time
Prepared surgeries each morning, checking equipment, stock and medical emergency kit dates
Greeted patients and helped with appointments and payments at reception when needed
Learned to mix materials and set up trays for fillings, extractions and check-ups
Kept up to date with infection control, radiation protection and basic life support training
Thank you for reading
Tips for a dental nurse CV
- Put your GDC registration number on the CV, or say that you are in training and working towards registration
- List your qualification, such as the NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing or a Level 3 diploma in dental nursing
- Mention extra training such as dental radiography, oral health education, sedation or special care
- Show infection control knowledge: decontamination, cleaning routines and record keeping
- Say which dental software and record systems you use
- Include basic life support and medical emergency training with the date you last did it
Applying with a cover letter? See our dental nurse cover letter example.