Aims: To provide Dental Nurses with the educational experience, including the knowledge, critical understanding, intellectual skills, practical skills and personal attitude to enable them to provide effective and safe radiography for dental patients.

Objectives: On successful completion of the programme, dental nurses should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of radiography in dental practice • Appreciate the scope of radiographic techniques and best practice in their use • Demonstrate the knowledge to practice effective dental radiography Understand the importance of complying with contemporary guidance relating to the environment, facilities and equipment required for dental radiography • Demonstrate a critical understanding of the issues involved in the scientific basis of dental radiography • List the limitations, benefits and risks of dental radiography • Recognise own limitations, reflect on experiences and appreciate the need for continuing professional development • Practice effective and risk managed dental radiography • Remain calm, decisive and purposeful whilst managing and handling difficulties or complications • Empathise with patients and demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with patients, parents, carers and colleagues