Course Overview
Are you a dental practice manager looking to enhance your skills and lead your team to success? Or perhaps you're aspiring to a career in dental practice management but lack formal training? The Level 3 Accredited Certificate in Dental Practice Management offers a valuable opportunity for both managers and those new to the field to gain essential expertise in effectively managing a dental practice.
This course is designed for all members of the dental team who aim to improve their dental practice management skills. By completing the course modules and final assessment, you will earn a Level 3 Accredited Certificate. This certification will not only enhance your performance in your current role but also strengthen your CV, significantly boosting your prospects for future dental management positions.
FAST-TRACK AVAILABLE EXCELLENT LEARNER SUPPORT ACCREDITED TRAINING
Benefits
Flexible Completion Time: Learners have up to six months to complete the course, but fast-track completion is available within one month.
Flexible Learning Schedules: Adapt the course to fit your personal and professional commitments.
Comprehensive Online Tutorials: Access detailed and engaging tutorials to guide your learning.
Outstanding Support: Benefit from easily accessible and exceptional support throughout your learning journey.
Accreditation: Level 3 Accredited Certificate in Dental Management upon successful completion.
Structure
Course Summary
Format: online, self-paced
Average completion time: 3 months
Number of Learning Units: 15
CPD Hours: 30 hours
Guided Learning Hours: Average of 60 hours (depending on the learner's speed)
Course Assessments
Unit Quiz: One multiple choice quiz per unit
Final Assessment: Includes a case scenario and a reflective question
Support
Optional drop-in support session classes available.
One-to-one tutor support is easily accessible by email, telephone, or Zoom.
Modules/Units
Module 1 Leadership and Management: Staff Engagement, Culture and Retention
- Unit 1 Introduction to Leadership and Leadership Styles
- Unit 2 Team Engagement
- Unit 3 Staff Development and Training
- Unit 4 Personal Development and Reflective Practice
Module 2 Standards for Patient Care
- Unit 1 Care Quality Commission, Practice Compliance
- Unit 2 Care Quality Commission
- Unit 3 General Practice Compliance (Audits/IPC Compliance/RIDDOR/COSHH etc)
Module 3 Business Management
- Unit 1 Strategic Management in Dentistry
- Unit 2 Finances in the Dental Practice
- Unit 3 Human Resources Management in Dentistry
- Unit 4 Marketing Management
- Unit 5 Business Continuity
Module 4 Operational Management
- Unit 1 Planning Meetings
- Unit 2 Planning Rotas and Work Allocation/Delegation
- Unit 3 Everyday Leadership Skills
Tutors
Meet Your Tutor: Stephanie Carter
Why learn from Stephanie?
Stephanie Carter brings a unique blend of experience, knowledge, and dedication to her role as a course tutor. Here’s why you’ll benefit from her expertise:
Extensive Experience: Over 18 years in the dental industry.
Leadership and Management Expertise: Holds a Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management.
Educational Excellence: Holds a Level 5 Diploma in Education.
Key Qualifications:
Dental Hygienist and Therapist
Dental Nurse
Level 4 Quality Assurance
Level 3 Assessor
Diploma in Mentorship and Coaching
Professional Affiliations:
Member of the Faculty of Dental Trainers, Edinburgh: The faculty promotes the role of the dental trainer, recognises achievement and excellence, and ultimately enhances the quality of patient care.
Stephanie’s dedication to personal and professional growth ensures that you will receive a comprehensive and profoundly insightful learning experience.
Course Assessors
The role of the assessor is to mark your assessments and give you feedback.
Marama Millar
Registered Dental Nurse
Diploma in Business Studies
Qualified Tutor
Rachel Lloyd
Registered Dental Nurse
Level 4 Qualification in Leadership and Management
Qualified Assessor
Dates
Next available enrolment dates:
Monday 03 November 2025 - Available
Monday 12 January 2026 - Available
Payment Options
Payment Plans
We now offer the option to pay over three months. Please be aware, this increases the total fee to £420.00.
Payment due dates:
- 03 November 2025 £140.00 (Non-refundable deposit)
- 03 December 2025 £140.00
- 03 January 2026 £140.00
Pay by Payment Plan
Discounts
Discounts cannot be applied to payment plans.
Multiple applicant discounts
- Two applicants: 5% discount
- Three applicants: 10% discount
- Four or more applicants: 15% discount
Multiple course discounts
- Two courses: 5% discount
- Three courses: 10% discount
- Four or more courses: 15% discount
Please apply by telephone or use the application form here. DNN will send you an invoice.
