Dentistry is a field of medicine concerned with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of conditions affecting the teeth, gums, and oral cavity. It’s a dynamic profession with a variety of specialisations, each offering its own challenges and rewards.
This online introductory course is designed to provide a general overview of dentistry and its various roles. You’ll explore topics such as dental anatomy, oral health awareness, common procedures (from an observational perspective), and patient care principles. It’s ideal for anyone curious about the field or considering further study in a dental or health science pathway.
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The Introduction to Dentistry Diploma Course provides the ideal opportunity to learn more about dentistry for those interested in pursuing a career in the field or for anyone who wants a better understanding of what happens when they visit the dentist and how to manage their oral health.
Please note this course gives an in-depth introduction to the subject, but it does not qualify you to work as a Dentist.
Dentistry is regulated by the HCPC; anyone wishing to practise under this protected title must complete an approved HCPC programme and be registered with the HCPC. You must also gain practical experience.
The Introduction to Dentistry Diploma Course will take up to 150 hours to complete, working from home. There is no time limit for completing this course; it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.
This is a Level 3 course and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points.
Upon completion of your course assessments, you receive 2 certificates. A certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.
This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. Therefore, upon successful completion of this course, learners can also receive a certificate of achievement from Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary, which lists the details of all the units the learner has completed as part of the course. (This certificate is optional and costs an additional £25).
The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.
The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through their awarding organisations they have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. They are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.
Their knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables them to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.
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