Registered dental nurse

[2] "Grandparenting" arrangements were in place 2006–2008 to allow unqualified dental assistants to register on the basis of experience.

Preference may also be given to priority groups who are under represented in the profession, such as; male applicants, those from ethnic minorities and those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community.

The most up-to-date recognised qualifications that lead to registering with the GDC are specified by the General Dental Council.

Dental hospitals and further education colleges run courses on a full-time and part-time basis.

The British Association of Dental Nurses is the professional organisation representing dental nurses in the United Kingdom – whether qualified or unqualified, working in general practice, hospital, community, the armed forces, industry, practice management or reception.