Dental Practice Manager Apprenticeship
The Dental Practice Manager Apprenticeship offers a structured and hands-on route to becoming a confident and capable leader in dental practice management.
Qualification level
Level 4
Duration
15-18 months
Next start date
October 2025
Delivery method
Online and in-practice
Course fee
9000
The Dental Practice Manager Apprenticeship offers a structured and hands-on route to becoming a confident and capable leader in dental practice management. Apprentices develop essential skills in team leadership, patient experience, and operational efficiency, while gaining practical knowledge in managing resources, compliance, and day-to-day clinic operations.
Learners are supported with real-world tools and guidance to tackle the challenges of a modern dental practice, building the confidence to lead teams, support high standards in dental care, and create a positive environment for both patients and staff.
Who is this course for?
This Dental Practice Manager Apprenticeship is designed for experienced dental care professionals, including GDC-registered Dental Nurses, who are ready to take the next step into dental leadership, practice management, and team development. It’s ideal for those looking to expand their scope of practice, lead teams, and play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care, customer service, and operational excellence within a dental practice.
Whether you’re aiming to formalise your role as a Dental Practice Manager with a qualification, progress into senior management, or build confidence in managing people, systems, and compliance processes, this course provides the practical skills and leadership training needed to support your career development in dental practice management.
What will you learn?
The Dental Practice Manager apprenticeship equips learners with the practical and professional skills required to lead and manage a dental practice with confidence. You’ll develop effective communication techniques to build rapport with patients and colleagues, and grow a culture of honesty and integrity within your team.
The course supports your growth in team leadership, helping you take ownership of issues, manage progress, and contribute to continuous improvement within your dental team.
You’ll learn how to prioritise time and resources, adapt positively to change, and demonstrate ethical behaviour in all aspects of dental practice management.
Curriculum
- Recruitment and Selection
- Understanding Performance Management
- Managing Equality and Diversity
- Developing People in the workplace
- Dental Diseases/GDC Standards/Dental Audits & terminology
- Risk Management
- Patient Care & CQC Standards
- Finance
- Marketing
- Quality Assurance
- Dental Industry – Service delivery and remuneration for NHS and private dental care. Local and national changes in dental service delivery.
- Leadership skills
- Preparation for End Point Assessment. Completing the Scenario for End Point Assessment.
Apprenticeship Funding
This apprenticeship programme is supported by government funding, making it a cost-effective way to grow talent within your business.
Levy-paying employers (an annual payroll over £3 million):
The full £9,000 course fee will be funded directly from your apprenticeship levy pot via your digital account. If your levy funds are fully used, you can access co-investment, with the government covering 95% of the course cost and your business contributing just 5% (£450).
Non-Levy Paying Employers (SMEs) (annual payroll is under £3 million):
Apprentices aged 16–21 are fully government funded – no cost to your business.
Apprentices aged 22 and over require a 5% employer contribution (£450), while the government funds the remaining 95% (£8,550).
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Dental Practice Manager Course
The Dental Practice Manager Apprenticeship is a 15-18 month government funded middle level management qualification, and is comprised of 4 main components:
- The level 4 ILM Certificate in Leadership and Management
- Portfolio of workplace activity
- End Point Assessment – consisting on a synoptic project and interview
- Functional Skills English and Maths level 2 qualifications (unless exempt - typical exemptions include Maths and English GCSEs grade A-C)
This qualification was created by the dental Trailblazer group and is accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management and is delivered via our online blended learning platform via a combination of classroom/webinar training, regional workshops and workplace based assessments.
Candidates must be employed as a dental practice manager or trainee practice manager before enrolling onto this course.
They will be supported by a Tempdent portfolio assessor.
They must also be supported by a mentor in the practice (their line manager) who will be responsible for undertaking observations, monthly reviews with the learner and completing reporting to support learner progress
Who should attend
- This course is suitable for candidates employed as a dental practice manager for a minimum of 30 hours per week.
- No formal qualifications are required, however you should have sound knowledge of English and mathematics.
- You must have regular access to a computer or laptop with speakers as you will be required to attend live webinars, access online material and prepare coursework.
How to book
This course runs quarterly starting in January, April, July & October. Please register your interest in the course with one of our course administrators now, and we will contact you with enrolment details very soon.
Course Fee
- This course will be government funded either through the Employer Levy (for larger employers) or will be fully government funded for 16-18 year old students.
- For students 19 years and over the fees will be part funded (95%) by government with the remaining 5% funded by the employer. The employer contribution is £450+vat which provides excellent value for a management qualification.
This course will also be available as a stand-alone certificate privately. For further information on the privately funded course please email info@tempdent.co.uk
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FAQs
How long does the apprenticeship take?
This apprenticeship typically takes between 15-18 months
What does the apprenticeship involve?
The Dental Practice Manager apprenticeship equips learners with the practical and professional skills required to lead and manage a dental practice with confidence. You’ll develop effective communication techniques to build rapport with patients and colleagues, and grow a culture of honesty and integrity within your team.
Is the apprenticeship funded?
This apprenticeship programme is supported by government funding, making it a cost-effective way to grow talent within your business.
Will I earn while I learn?
Yes. Apprentices are employed and paid a salary during training.
What does the End Point Assessment involve?
The EPA consists of a synoptic project and then an interview.