Level 4 Oral Health Practitioner Apprenticeship

Qualification Code:

ST0542

Duration:

12-14 months

Delivery Method:

Online

Cost:

£9000

Level 4 Oral Health Practitioner Apprenticeship

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 Support – We can advertise your vacancy and help you shape the role, so you attract the right aspiring dental nursing professionals.

✔ Government Funding Guidance – We help you access the funding you’re entitled to. From August 2026, training for apprentices aged 16 to 24 is fully funded for smaller (non-levy) employers, with no contribution from you. For those aged 25 and over, co-investment applies.

✔ £2,000 Employer Payment – From October 2026, non-levy employers can claim £2,000 for each new apprentice they take on aged 16 to 24, paid in two instalments.

✔ No National Insurance Contributions – Employers pay no NI for apprentices under 25, up to the upper earnings threshold (currently £50,270).

✔ Regular Progress Reviews – Ensuring your apprentice develops in line with dental care standards.

✔ Dedicated Safeguarding Support – 24/7 access to our learner safeguarding app for wellbeing support.

Over 10,000 people have begun their clinical career with us.

Our clients include the largest NHS ambulance services, and leading multinational corporations. We have trained thousands of students, helping them to achieve their dreams.

Both Rob and Tony the CERAD tutors were absolutely amazing, helpful and patient with us. Couldn’t have asked for better trainers or a better bunch of people to take this journey with!

Tia Sayer

Apprentice Emergency Technician

I completed my level 3 CERAD in March of this year, this was the third course I have done with Medipro in the last 14 months. In all of the courses I have done with Medipro I have found nothing but genuine, friendly, top class people. 

Phil Brazier

Level 3 CERAD

The teacher was very knowledgeable and made the lessons fun so it was easy to absorb. I am new to the Medical Diving field so it was very exciting learning more and going deeper into medical conditions and illnesses specific to diving. Being a diver, it will be a great asset for me to recognise and be able to administer aid should it be needed.

Kevin

Diver Medic Technician

Medipro is a very responsive apprenticeship training provider. They help us build and retain a very skilled, competent and patient care focused team of Emergency Care Assistants.

James Tavener

Training Manager

I would definitely recommend you guys to others. I feel like there’s a lot of support when needed. It’s been really enjoyable.

Imogen Fitzgerald

Apprentice Emergency Medical Technician

I think the course so far has been really good. I’ve liked the practical sessions. It’s clear what we need to learn and there’s a lot of support as well.

Amy Palfreyman

Apprentice Emergency Medical Technician

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