Certificate in Dental Reception
Next start date
Monday 07 September 2026
Price
£100 or £40 p/m
Schedule
Flexible
Location
Online Course
Overview
This foundational dental receptionist course provides essential skills and knowledge for working as a dental receptionist, making it ideal for those with no formal training or those interested in pursuing a career in dental reception. The course covers a range of topics, including dental treatments, charting, patient confidentiality, conflict handling, effective communication, written correspondence, telephone manners, dental computer systems, diary management, and follow-up. For more comprehensive training, consider our Level 3 Certificate in Dental Reception.
Benefits
- Fast-Track Available: Average completion time 1 month; fast-track available.
- Excellent Learner Support: Optional drop-in support session classes available. One-to-one tutor support is easily accessible by email, telephone, or Zoom.
- Certified Training: Certificate in Dental Reception upon successful completion.
Course Summary
- Format: online, self-paced
- Average completion time: 1 month
- Number of Learning Units: 10
- CPD Hours: 10 hours
- Guided Learning Hours: Average of 20 hours (depending on the learner's speed)
Modules/Units
- Unit 1: Introduction to Dental Treatments
- Unit 2: Introduction to Dental Charting
- Unit 3: Patient Confidentiality and Consent
- Unit 4: Complaints and Conflict Handling
- Unit 5: Effective communication
- Unit 6: Written correspondence
- Unit 7: Telephone manner
- Unit 8: Dental Computer Systems
- Unit 9: Diary Management
- Unit 10: Follow-Up
Course Assessments
- Unit Quiz: One multiple choice quiz per unit
- Final Assessment: No final assessment
Support
- Drop-In Sessions: Optional drop-in support session classes available.
- One-to-One Support: One-to-one tutor support is easily accessible by email, telephone, or Zoom.
Meet Your Tutor: Stephanie Carter
- Over 18 years in the dental industry
- Member of the Faculty of Dental Trainers, Edinburgh

Key Qualifications:
- Dental Hygienist and Therapist
- Dental Nurse
- Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management
- Level 5 Diploma in Education
- Level 4 Quality Assurance
- Level 3 Assessor
- Diploma in Mentorship and Coaching
Course Assessors
The role of the assessor is to mark your assessments and give you feedback.
Next available enrolment dates:
Monday 07 September 2026 - Available | Monday 05 October 2026 - Available
Payment Options
- Full payment: £100.00 inc. VAT
- Payment Plan (3 months, total £120.00): 07 September 2026: £40.00 (Non-refundable deposit), 07 October 2026: £40.00, 07 November 2026: £40.00
- 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
Fully accredited
We hold multiple accreditations and have passed every quality audit.
Verifiable CPD
Our certificates meet the GDC’s requirements for verifiable Enhanced CPD.
Dedicated support
Each learner is assigned a support administrator who monitors their progress throughout the course.
Responsive marking
Work is marked promptly and enquiries are answered without delay.
Experienced educators
Taught by highly qualified educators who remain active in the profession.
Beyond the syllabus
We keep you informed of new research and developments through our free webinars.
Book This Course
Apply in two minutes, or ask us anything first — enrolment is confirmed within one working day. Next start date: Monday 07 September 2026.
Certificate in Dental Reception
£100
or spread the cost — £40 p/m payment plan: choose it on the Payment Plan tab.
- Certificate awarded on completion
- Flexible online study
- Tutor assigned within 1 working day
- Only request an invoice if your employer pays
Prefer to talk it through?
0207 193 0584 ·
1. Apply online
Two-minute form — payment options available.
2. We confirm within 1 working day
Enrolment email with full course info and your tutor.
3. Start studying
Flexible online learning from your start date.
FAQs
Yes. This Certificate in Dental Reception is studied fully online, so you can train for the front desk from home and at your own pace.
