Course Overview
Develop Skilled Oral Health Professionals to Improve Patient Wellbeing
Oral Health Practitioners play a key role in preventative dental care, patient education, and community health initiatives. The Level 4 Oral Health Practitioner Apprenticeship equips apprentices with the clinical skills and knowledge to support dentists, hygienists, and other healthcare professionals in promoting good oral hygiene and preventative treatments.
This apprenticeship is ideal for dental practices, NHS dental services, schools, and community healthcare providers looking to develop skilled oral health professionals who can deliver patient education, fluoride treatments, and oral health assessments.
Why Invest in an Oral Health Practitioner Apprentice?
✔ Enhance Preventative Care Services – Train staff to provide effective oral health education and treatments.
✔ Improve Community Oral Health – Support initiatives to reduce dental decay and improve public health outcomes.
✔ Reduce Costs – No National Insurance contributions for apprentices under 25, saving your practice money.
✔ Fully Funded Training – Use your Apprenticeship Levy or access 95% government funding if you’re a non-levy payer.
✔ Real-Time Training Insights – Monitor apprentice progress through our Aptem platform with full employer access.
This programme develops highly competent oral health practitioners who can work alongside dentists and healthcare teams to provide preventative care. Key learning areas include:
- Oral Health Assessments – Identifying risk factors for gum disease and tooth decay.
- Preventative Treatments – Applying fluoride varnishes and oral hygiene treatments.
- Patient & Community Education – Delivering oral health promotion campaigns in schools, care homes, and communities.
- Diet & Lifestyle Advice – Supporting patients to make informed choices for better oral health.
- Dental Anatomy & Physiology – Understanding oral structures, conditions, and treatment options.
- Compliance & Infection Control – Ensuring adherence to General Dental Council (GDC) regulations and NHS infection prevention standards.
Apprentices will also gain Maths and English Level 2 qualifications (if not already achieved).
At Medipro, we provide a blended learning approach that ensures apprentices develop practical dental skills while applying their knowledge in real-world settings:
- On-the-Job Training – Apprentices gain hands-on experience in dental practices and healthcare environments.
- Dedicated Tutor Support – Monthly 1-2-1 coaching and structured progress reviews.
- Blended Learning Model – Online learning, live virtual workshops, and practical dental training exercises.
- Employer Access to Aptem – Full visibility of apprentice progress, assessments, and compliance.
- Teesside and Bristol Training Centres – Practical training sessions in a dedicated dental learning environment.
Our structured programme ensures apprentices develop real-world oral health expertise while maintaining operational responsibilities.
By the end of the programme and to become a Oral Health Practitioner, Apprentices will achieved the following:
- Level 2 functional skills in English & Maths, if not already achieved
- Level 4 Oral Health Practitioner Apprenticeship
Apprentices need to be 16 years or older and be working in dental practices or healthcare settings and be a current registered Dental Nurse with the GDC.
We provide full wraparound support to help employers maximise their investment in apprenticeships:
✔ Recruitment Assistance – Helping you find aspiring oral health professionals.
✔ Government Funding Guidance – Accessing 95% funding if you’re a non-levy payer.
✔ No National Insurance Contributions – Employers pay no NI for apprentices under 25 (up to £50,000 salary).
✔ Regular Progress Reviews – Ensuring your apprentice develops in line with industry standards.
✔ Dedicated Safeguarding Support – 24/7 access to our learner safeguarding app for wellbeing support.
