Aims: To provide Dental Nurses with the educational experience, knowledge, critical and intellectual skills, practical skills and personal attitude to be able to provide safe and effective care for dental patients. Objectives: On successful completion of the programme, Dental Nurses should be able to: • Demonstrate an understanding of the role of implant techniques in dentistry • Indicate the range of control of pain and anxiety techniques • Appreciate the importance and influence that the patients’ general health may have on the use of dental implants • Demonstrate the knowledge to assist with effective dental implantology • Indicate the importance of complying with contemporary guidance relating to the environment, facilities and equipment • Demonstrate a critical understanding of the issues involved in the scientific basis of dental implants • Appreciate limitations, benefits and risks of dental implants techniques • Recognise own limitations, reflect on experiences and appreciate the need for continuing education • Explain the concept of multidisciplinary care of patients and teamwork • Assist in the assessment of patients who require dental implants • Practice effective and safe dental implant nursing • Remain calm, decisive and purposeful whilst handling difficulties or complications • Empathise with patients and demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with patients, parents, carers and colleagues