The dental nurse plays an important role in the organisation and management of the dental practice, assisting the dentist in all aspects of patient treatment. The main duties of a dental nurse include infection prevention and control, chair-side assistance, preparation and maintenance of the dental clinic and equipment, and patient care.This programme empowers you with the skills and practical competence required to work in a dental environment. You will learn about the day-to-day role of the dental nurse and acquire the qualification for entry to the Dental Council Voluntary Register of Dental Nurses.
Which department am I in?
Faculty of Health Sciences
Study options
Full Time
(2 Years)
Tuition fees
€14,720.00 (13,31,043)
per year
Accommodation (Kavanagh Court) - €305 per week.
Start date
September 2026
Venue
Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin
College Green,
Dublin 2,
Dublin 2,
Dublin,
D02 PN40, Leinster, Republic of Ireland
Entry requirements
For international students
Applicants must have completed a high school qualification equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate Leaving Certificate:
Applicants are required to present six subjects including: English, Mathematics, and one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science or Physics/Chemistry.
Of the six subjects presented, two must be of a standard of at least Grade 4 on Ordinary Leaving Certificate papers. The remaining four subjects must be presented to a standard of at least Grade 6 on Ordinary Leaving Certificate papers.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.