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Dental Nurse CV Example
Dental practices hiring dental nurses look for a recognised qualification, solid infection control and decontamination practice, and front-desk skills. The Dental Council keeps a register of dental nurses, so include your registration if you have it, then show the treatments you support and the practice systems you use.
Professional summary example
Qualified dental nurse with [X] years in busy practices, skilled in chairside support, decontamination and patient care.
Skills employers search for
- Chairside assistance
- Infection control and decontamination
- Radiograph processing
- Patient reception
- Appointment management
- Impressions
- Instrument preparation
- Patient care
Tools and systems
- Exact (Software of Excellence)
- Dentally
Personal strengths
- Compassion
- Calm under pressure
- Clear communication
- Teamwork
Example achievements
Replace each [X] with your own numbers.
- Assisted with [X] treatments a day across general and cosmetic dentistry
- Ran decontamination to full audit standard
- Managed appointment books for [X] clinicians
- Reduced patient no-shows by [X]% with reminder calls
Turn duties into results
Weak
Helped the dentist
Strong
Provided chairside support for [X] treatments a day while keeping decontamination fully compliant
Action verbs to start your bullet points
- Assisted
- Prepared
- Maintained
- Managed
- Supported
- Reduced
- Organised
- Trained
Qualifications and certifications to list
- Dental nursing qualification
- Dental Council registration (voluntary)
- Infection control training
Registration: Dental Council of Ireland (dental nurse register)
Typical education: Dental nursing qualification
Common mistakes on a Dental Nurse CV
- Missing qualifications and registration
- No practice software named
- Reception skills left out
- No infection control evidence
Build your Dental Nurse CV
The builder opens with these skills and example achievements ready to edit. One column, ATS-friendly, PDF or Word.
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I am applying for the Dental Nurse role at [practice]. I am qualified, experienced in decontamination and chairside support, and comfortable on [software].
Questions
Should a dental nurse list Dental Council registration?
Yes, if you are on the Dental Council's register of dental nurses. Put it near the top along with your qualification.
What skills do practices look for?
Chairside assistance, decontamination, radiograph processing, appointment management and patient care. Name the practice software you know.
How do I add numbers to a dental nurse CV?
Treatments supported per day, clinicians you supported, and improvements such as fewer no-shows from reminder calls.