The professional with whom the dentist excels!
Are you a nursing student or recent graduate and want to work in a dental office or do you already work in a dental office where you learned on the go, but you feel like you lack the logical foundation to explain why certain things are done in the dental office?
It’s time to truly understand the job of a dental assistant – not just to perform, but to truly contribute to the medical act.
What does it mean to be a dental nurse from a legal point of view?
When it comes to successful dental treatments, dental nurses play an extremely important role. In addition to partnering with the dentist, both the connection with the patient and their safety are in their hands.
A dental nurse is, therefore, an indispensable professional, alongside whom the dentist can excel. To practice this profession in Romania, a Free Practice Certificate (ALP) is required, registered with OAMGMAMR (Order of General Nurses, Midwives and Medical Assistants of Romania). This certificate is obtained on the basis of a nursing diploma, issued by an accredited educational institution in the country.
To become a dental nurse, it is not enough to just have technical knowledge in the dental field – your personal qualities and the way you relate to patients and the team are just as important.
It is important to have excellent communication skills, an empathetic attitude and a caring nature. In addition, you must be:
- extremely organized and attentive to details;
- friendly and approachable;
- a trustworthy person;
- calm in any situation;
- flexible enough to deal with unforeseen challenges in the office.
What are the duties of a dental nurse (job description)?
- Preparing the materials necessary for dental treatments according to the dentist’s instructions.
- Preparing dental instruments and making them available to the dentist according to his instructions.
- Disinfection and sterilization of dental instruments according to the doctor’s instructions (pre-sterilization of instruments and mechanical cleaning).
- Preparation of solutions necessary for instrument disinfection according to specific instructions.
- Sending dental instruments for sterilization, proper disinfection and cleaning, packaging and bringing sterilized dental instruments from sterilization to the office.
- Checking the date and time on the labels of sterilized boxes.
- Chemical disinfection after each patient of the handpieces, air-water spray, saliva ejector and completion of the sterilization booklet.
- Preparing injections for local anesthesia according to the doctor’s instructions.
- Preparation of materials for taking dental impressions.
- Scheduling patients when there is no reception.
- Sending impressions to the dental technician.
- Guiding patients on dental hygiene according to the dentist’s instructions.
- Preparing the dental office for the optimal conduct of the medical procedure.
- Disinfection of work surfaces in the dental office and dental unit.
- Preparing i.m. and i.v. injections according to the dentist’s instructions and performing injections in case of medical emergencies.
- Recording in patient records, consultation register of procedures performed by the dentist.
- Maintaining professional secrecy and ensuring that no person in his or her entourage harms professional secrecy.
- Correct use and maintenance of the equipment existing in the office (dental unit, micromotor parts, straight piece, contra-angle piece, turbines, scaler, ultrasonic, photopolymerization lamp).
- Disinfecting the suction with specific solutions and closing the dental unit at the end of the program.
What is the purpose of the “360° Dental Nursing” course?
The profession of dental assistant is an increasingly sought-after one, but difficult to train from scratch. Currently, more and more clinics and dental offices are looking for well-trained assistants who can support the doctor’s work from the first day in the office.
The problem? Training a dental assistant from scratch takes time, energy, and resources. A small practice with a small team can’t always afford to invest in months of training or take on long periods of adaptation. That’s why many clinics choose to hire only people who already have experience or a minimum of applied knowledge in the dental field.
The goal of this course is to give you clarity, security, and logic in what you do and to help you become a complete, confident dental nurse, ready to support the dentist and gain the trust of patients from the first day of work.
Who is the “360° Dental Nursing” course aimed at?
The “360° Dental Nursing” course is designed exactly for you – if you are a nursing student or recent graduate and want to specialize in a practical, modern field with many employment opportunities.
This course is for you if:
- You want to clearly understand what you do, why you do it, and how you can become indispensable on the medical team.
- Are you a student or graduate in general nursing and want to improve your skills in the dental field;
- You already work in a dental office, but you feel like you learned everything quickly;
In 2 days of intensive course, held in a real clinic, you will learn exactly what you need to know and do in a dental office: from instruments, sterilization, communication with the patient, records and organization, to effective collaboration with the doctor.
Where will the “360° Dental Nursing” course take place?
The “360° Dental Assistant” course will take place at the Smile Vision clinic in Timisoara, a dental clinic with 6 dental units, equipped according to the latest medical standards, ISO 9001 certified. You will benefit from an authentic, practical and deeply relevant experience for the daily reality of a modern dental environment.
What does this mean specifically for you?
- You will observe directly, in real time, how a modern, fully digitalized dental clinic works – from the organization of offices and medical circuits, to sterilization procedures and the collaboration between doctor and nurse.
- Everything you learn theoretically will be immediately applied in practice in the offices – you will actually work with real instruments, you will prepare treatment setups.
- You have access to state-of-the-art equipment and real working methods used daily in an active clinic
- You can ask questions on the spot and receive answers directly from the office, with explanations applied in a real context – where the actual activity takes place.
- You will learn how effective collaboration between a doctor and a nurse works, how to manage consultations, emergencies or complex cases, and what your role is in maintaining a fast and organized workflow.
- You will become familiar with the pace, challenges, and responsibilities specific to a busy clinical environment, where dozens of patients are treated daily – a valuable experience that will give you the confidence and practical training necessary to begin a career in dentistry.
Basically, Smile Vision becomes your classroom, but also your learning laboratory.
What will you learn in the two days?
The aspects addressed during the 2 days are:
🏥 Understanding the work environment:
- what differentiates a dental clinic from a dental office;
- how to properly organize space and workflow;
- principles of ergonomics in the office – how to move efficiently, without risks.
🧠 Theoretical and anatomical foundations:
- anatomy of the oral cavity – essential concepts;
- the main types of dental treatments and their duration;
- how to communicate empathetically, clearly and professionally with the patient.
🧼 Protocol & hygiene:
- proper management of hazardous waste;
- sterilization protocol in the dental clinic – stages, norms, legislation;
- organizing sterilization according to DSP requirements.
🛠 Practice and technique:
- recognition and use of dental instruments;
- preparation of common materials and setups for treatments;
- correct completion of patient records and medical documentation.
📅 Organization and efficiency:
- how you plan your daily appointments and manage a busy day;
- what you do in unforeseen situations: delays, patient absence, emergencies;
- task prioritization techniques for efficient workflow.
🤝 Doctor-nurse collaboration:
- tips & tricks for a productive and trusting working relationship;
- what the doctor expects from you and how you anticipate his needs;
- managing dental office inventory, orders and supplies.
💬 Patient management:
- anxious, fearful, difficult patients – how to approach them correctly;
- protocol in case of contagious diseases;
- effective communication before, during and after treatment.
📸 Addition:
- the basics of dental photography & the role of images in the office;
- dental radiology – useful concepts for nurses;
- how to build a CV & how to successfully present yourself at an interview.
By the end of the course, you will have a solid understanding of the profession, confidence in your own abilities, and be prepared to face the challenges of a dental office from day one. You will be a real support to the team — not an extra challenge.
Who will prepare you?
The main trainer with whom you will spend most of your time during the “360° Dental Assistant” course will be Cristina Lăzuran. Cristina is a graduate of the “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Timișoara, class of 2011 – specializing in Dental Assistant. She began her career in top clinics in Timișoara, where she quickly evolved, going through all the professional stages: from dental assistant to head assistant.
During this period, he coordinated teams of nurses, structured workflows and fully managed the activity of the surgery and implantology department.
Currently, Cristina divides her time between:
- Primary assistance in surgical interventions performed by Dr. Zaharia Paul;
- Coordination and development of medical administrative activities in the Smile Vision clinic;
- Guiding and training the medical and administrative team – a continuous process of growth and refinement.
What sets Cristina apart as a trainer?
🔹 She is always in the middle of the action – in the clinic, in the office, in direct contact with doctors, nurses, and patients.
🔹 She has in-depth knowledge of the real challenges of the job and knows what it means to learn on the go.
🔹 She has the gift of structuring, explaining, and logically conveying what seems complicated – so that you can quickly understand and immediately apply.
Cristina will guide you step by step towards your role as a dental assistant.
Dr. Sorina Oglindă – Graduate of the Faculty of Dental Medicine at the “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Timișoara, class of 2017, Dr. Sorina Oglindă has been part of the Smile Vision team since her student days. Unlike many doctors, her professional career began as a dental assistant, training directly in the office, side by side with the doctors and the clinic team.
This early practical experience gave her a deep understanding of the role of the nurse – what it entails, what the doctor expects, and how an effective team in the dental office should function.
Thanks to his talent, commitment and constant training, he became a fully-fledged doctor in the Smile Vision team, where he has been practicing for over 8 years. He is a valuable trainer for new nurses, contributing to their integration and training in the spirit of real and effective collaboration.
As a doctor, she is appreciated for her empathetic approach and professionalism in performing prophylaxis, restorative and prosthetic dentistry treatments.
Dr. Sorina Oglindă is the trainer who will show you – with clarity, empathy, and examples from the office – how you can become a real and valuable support in a dentist’s team.
Mari Zaharia is the co-owner and manager of Smile Vision clinic, where she coordinates, together with a dedicated administrative team, the development, organization and clinical performance processes.
With a solid background in leadership, strategy, and team building, Mari is the man behind the scenes who deeply understands how a modern clinic works – from team dynamics, to the patient relationship and the real needs of a professional environment.
Within the program, it will help you to:
- understand what the real expectations are when working in a high-performance clinic;
- you know how to present yourself effectively, communicate professionally and be a valuable support to the team;
- you develop in a responsible, clear and aligned way with the reality in the office – whether you are just starting out or want to grow in your role.
Mari brings an integrated vision – both from the perspective of a clinic owner and manager, and as a dedicated trainer. She is the guide that provides you with the structure, support, and direction to become a professional prepared to be part of a truly high-performing team.
🎯 It’s time to take the step towards the profession you deserve!
If you’ve come this far, it means you don’t want to hesitate in the office anymore, but you want more than just to “get by” – you want to know exactly what you do, why you do it and how you can become a real support for the doctor and patients. The “360° Dental Assistant” course gives you the practical basis, clarity and security you need to start with the law or to consolidate your career in dentistry.
🎓 It’s not just about knowledge. It’s about the patience with which someone explains to you what you need to know, followed by the confidence with which you enter the office and the impact you have every day.
📍 Places are limited. Book your place now and come see, ask, do – in a real environment, exactly as you will work from now on.
📅 13 – 14 Septembrie | 📍 Smile Vision, Timișoara📩 REGISTRATION: education@smilevision.ro
💶 Early Bird cost 31 July 2025 – 350 Euro
