Foundation Course for Dental Practice Managers

The Foundation Course for Dental Practice Managers programme introduces the essential leadership, management, and team culture skills needed to begin your journey towards an exciting management career.

Concise Practise Management Leadership Quality Assurance Regulatory Compliance Team Leadership

20+ More Skills

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What’s Included

One-to-one tutorials with experienced tutors

Fee transfer available if progressing to Advanced or Higher Awards

Flexible online learning and access to an extensive resource portal

Blended Learning, In-House Certification

Course Overview

Perfect for learners wanting to explore a management role before progressing to an Advanced or Higher qualification.

The Foundation course sets the pathway for: Advanced Practice Management Skills (Level 3 Equivalent) and Higher Practice Management Skills (Level 4)

Course Fee

£260 (including VAT)

Full payment required at booking.

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements.

Designed to support those building foundational understanding of dental practice roles and systems.

Certification

Certificate on completion.

Issued once all course requirements are completed.

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What You'll Learn

Throughout this dynamic programme, learners will:

Leadership and Management

Recognise key aspects of leadership and management

Management Skills

Reflect on essential management skills

Teamwork

Identify how managers impact teamwork and practice performance

Dental Practice Structure

Explore practice structures and dental team dynamics

Programme Features

Clear, timely feedback: Automated checks and structured guidance to support understanding.
Practical activities: Scenario-based tasks to build real-world awareness of CQC principles.
Self-paced online learning: Complete the course around work commitments.
Foundation-level programme: Designed to build understanding and confidence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Who are Foundation courses designed for?

They’re created for those new to dentistry or moving into their first dental reception, nursing, or support role, providing essential knowledge and confidence to start working safely in practice.

Do I need previous experience in dentistry?

No. These courses assume little to no prior knowledge and explain everything clearly, from patient communication basics to an introduction to dental compliance.

What will I learn?

Foundation courses cover dental reception skills, confidentiality, professionalism, patient interaction, basic compliance awareness (CQC, GDPR), and how to support the patient journey in practice.

How are the courses delivered?

They are self-directed online programmes with structured workbooks, dental examples, and reflection activities to help you apply learning directly to practice.

How does this support career progression?

Foundation courses prepare you for your first dental role and set you up to confidently progress to Advanced training as you gain workplace experience.

Why choose Denttrack Academy for Foundation training?

Our ethos is to give you the most up-to-date and practical literature available. You can trust that everything you learn is based on current best practice, so your first steps in dentistry are supported by high-quality, reliable knowledge.