Class TSK21AI.

Occupational role Dental nurse The graduate has knowledge of/in... - knowledge of anesthesia and pharmacology - knowledge and an overview of the regulations governing dental care - knowledge of the anatomy of the oral cavity and teeth, odontology and oral health - knowledge of materials, the environment and the handling of hazardous waste at a dental clinic - knowledge of the operations, organization and administration of a dental clinic - knowledge of assisting with dental treatments - specialized knowledge of infection prevention and control at a dental clinic, and specialized knowledge of materials and instrument handling at a dental clinic The graduate has the skills to... - identify the patient's dental care needs, independently and together with the dental team - manage appointment bookings at a dental clinic - interpret the regulations that govern work at a dental clinic - carry out oral health promotion and preventive dental care - inform and communicate within the field in Swedish and English - solve complex problems together with the dental team, and administer medicines at a dental clinic The graduate has the competence to... - independently manage the administration of a dental clinic - monitor the clinic's work through appointment books - handle environmentally hazardous waste at a dental clinic - prevent the spread of infection and healthcare-associated infections - receive people of different backgrounds, life situations and ages at a dental clinic - inform patients about preventive dental care and carry it out - administer and hand over medicines - practice infiltration anesthesia under supervision - remove supragingival calculus - take saliva samples - perform oral radiology - carry out prophylaxis, oral hygiene checks and polishing - independently assist with dental treatments and propose solutions to problems - identify the need for further learning and professional development, and complete assigned tasks