It is delivered by NHS England in conjunction with Leeds Dental Institute. The curriculum covers all aspects of health improvement behaviour change, carrying out elements of NHS health checks, nutrition and dietary practice, oral health education and promotion.
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The Role of an Oral Health Practitioner
Oral Health Practitioners have a high degree of autonomy and have responsibility for working directly with patients performing a range of oral health preventive procedure which involve working in a patient’s mouth.
The Oral Health Practitioner role complements the role of other dental professionals and fits in the dental career structure a higher level than a dental nurse but below a dental hygienist, hygienist / therapist or dentist.
Working to the direction of a dentist you will take dental bacterial plaque indices and debris scores, apply fluoride varnish, take clinical photographs, take impressions and carry out tooth brushing in the patient’s mouth. You will prepare and maintain the clinical environment, carry out infection control and prevention procedures, and prepare, mix and handle bio-materials.
You will deliver oral health prevention with patients, deliver oral health education and promotion to the public including clinical preventative advice interventions to targeted groups such as care givers for older people or ante-natal groups. You will provide integrated general, oral health advice and preventative treatments in line with treatment plans.
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What our learners say..
I have just finished my OHP course and loved every minute. All the staff were so supportive, and helped me through every part including the end point assessment. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you
Fantastic teaching! All the tutors really encouraged me throughout the course, and supported me to push myself beyond my comfort zone and excel! I am very grateful!
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Level 4 Oral Health Practitioner Apprenticeship
A new and innovative qualification, delivered by NHS England in conjunction with Leeds Dental Institute, aimed at dental nurses wishing to develop their careers.
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Details of the oral health apprenticeship standards can be found on the Institute for Apprenticeships website.