NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing
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NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing
Your Course At A Glance
- Earn an internationally recognised qualification
- Become a qualified Dental Nurse
- Join the General Dental Council (GDC) Register
- Learn essential skills and techniques
- Flexible online learning
- Qualify within 1 year
- Exam fee not included
About Your Diploma
One of the most important professions within the oral healthcare sector is a Dental Nurse. Responsibilities are varied but essentially Dental Nurses are responsible for offering expert support to Dentists and patients during clinical procedures.
While working as a Dental Nurse, you will be responsible for maintaining good practice and a high quality of service while demonstrating professional skills and techniques. To achieve this career goal you need to obtain accredited qualifications which you can do by studying with learndirect.
Through our innovative online learning platform, you can study for an NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing. This Diploma course is accredited by the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses and is equivalent to level 3.
Once you have successfully completed the course and passed the exams, you will be qualified as a Dental Nurse, allowing you to work in a range of settings including hospitals, private practices and community dental clinics.
Our online course covers everything you need to know to work as a professional Dental Nurse. Covering the depths of patient care and management, oral surgery, restorative dentistry, orthodontic procedures and more.
If you enjoy working within a team, have strong communication skills and are keen to help others enhance their dental hygiene then a role as a Dental Nurse is ideal for you.
The NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing is an internationally recognised qualification that follows the framework of the General Dental Council (GDC) which you will be eligible to register with once you have successfully passed your course. Please note that to work in a professional dental setting you will need to be registered with the GDC.
Getting Started
As the UK’s leading online learning provider, learndirect has helped more than 4 million students achieve their career goals. By studying with us you have the ability to take full control of your learning process.
Our NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing course is delivered by a blend of online learning as well as a practical placement. This flexible learning approach eradicates the restrictions that come with classroom-based teachings. You won’t have to neglect your existing commitments while on your way to qualifying as a Dental Nurse.
As soon as you enrol you will be given 24/7 access to our online student portal so you can get studying straight away! Within one year you can be qualified as a Dental Nurse.
The NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing is recognised by the General Dental Council (GDC) and the curriculum covers all areas set out within the GDC Preparing to Practice publication. The curriculum is split into the following modules:
- Health and Safety in the Workplace
- Emergencies in the Dental Surgery
- Legal and Ethical Issues in the Provision of Dental Care
- Anatomical Structures and Systems Relative to Dental Treatment
- Oral Disease and Pathology
- Patient Care and Management
- Assessing Patients Oral Health Needs and Training Planning
- Oral Health Promotion and Preventive Dentistry
- Restorative Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Orthodontic Procedures
- Dental Drugs, Materials, Instruments and Equipment
- Pain and Anxiety Control in Dentistry
- Radiography
- Communication
Students require a good level of written and spoken English to enrol on the course.
*You will have access to the course for 12 months only, after which, you can purchase extensions through your learning platform.
To become a qualified Dental Nurse, you will need to pass an exam after completing the course and you will be assessed through a work placement.
*Please note, your exam fee is not included in the course price.
Upon successful completion of the course and the exams, you will receive a Diploma in Dental Nursing, which is equivalent to Level 3, accredited by the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses. The qualification replaces the National Certificate in Dental Nursing and will make you a qualified Dental Nurse.
You will also be eligible to apply to the General Dental Council (GDC) Register.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Dental Nurse is a qualified dental care practitioner but is not qualified to work as a Dentist. Rather than carry out procedures themselves, a Dental Nurse will assist the Dentist throughout various practices and procedures. A Dental Nurse has a wide range of responsibilities from sterilising equipment and preparing treatments to disinfecting surgical tools and completing administrative tasks. With regards to Dentists there are a few roles that fall under this umbrella with some professionals specialising in certain areas and having varying levels of experience. These roles include, Dental Surgeon, Practice Principal, Endodontist, Peridontist.
As well as developing a range of technical skills during studies, a Dental Nurse needs to possess some essential skills that will help them succeed in their role. These skills include, effective communication, good organisation, ability to work well under pressure, ability to work within a team, stay calm under pressure, confidence and strong people skills.
By enrolling on a Dental Nursing Diploma that is accredited by the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) you can become a qualified Dental Nurse in 1 year. Your training should take around 36 weeks.
In short, no. You do not have to study a degree to work as a Dental Nurse but you will need to undertake an accredited course to become qualified. Please note that to enrol on a course you may need a certain number of GCSEs or Level 2 equivalent qualifications as part of your entry requirements.
It is certainly possible for a Dental Nurse to become a Dentist but you will need to undergo around 5 years of training. Despite having qualifications and experience as a Dental Nurse you will have to start from the beginning if you choose to work as a Dentist. However, you will already possess a wealth of knowledge of the industry should you choose to train to become a Dentist.
NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing
Your Course At A Glance
- Earn an internationally recognised qualification
- Become a qualified Dental Nurse
- Join the General Dental Council (GDC) Register
- Learn essential skills and techniques
- Flexible online learning
- Qualify within 1 year
- Exam fee not included
About Your Diploma
One of the most important professions within the oral healthcare sector is a Dental Nurse. Responsibilities are varied but essentially Dental Nurses are responsible for offering expert support to Dentists and patients during clinical procedures.
While working as a Dental Nurse, you will be responsible for maintaining good practice and a high quality of service while demonstrating professional skills and techniques. To achieve this career goal you need to obtain accredited qualifications which you can do by studying with learndirect.
Through our innovative online learning platform, you can study for an NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing. This Diploma course is accredited by the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses and is equivalent to level 3.
Once you have successfully completed the course and passed the exams, you will be qualified as a Dental Nurse, allowing you to work in a range of settings including hospitals, private practices and community dental clinics.
Our online course covers everything you need to know to work as a professional Dental Nurse. Covering the depths of patient care and management, oral surgery, restorative dentistry, orthodontic procedures and more.
If you enjoy working within a team, have strong communication skills and are keen to help others enhance their dental hygiene then a role as a Dental Nurse is ideal for you.
The NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing is an internationally recognised qualification that follows the framework of the General Dental Council (GDC) which you will be eligible to register with once you have successfully passed your course. Please note that to work in a professional dental setting you will need to be registered with the GDC.
Getting Started
As the UK’s leading online learning provider, learndirect has helped more than 4 million students achieve their career goals. By studying with us you have the ability to take full control of your learning process.
Our NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing course is delivered by a blend of online learning as well as a practical placement. This flexible learning approach eradicates the restrictions that come with classroom-based teachings. You won’t have to neglect your existing commitments while on your way to qualifying as a Dental Nurse.
As soon as you enrol you will be given 24/7 access to our online student portal so you can get studying straight away! Within one year you can be qualified as a Dental Nurse.
Modules
The NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing is recognised by the General Dental Council (GDC) and the curriculum covers all areas set out within the GDC Preparing to Practice publication. The curriculum is split into the following modules:
- Health and Safety in the Workplace
- Emergencies in the Dental Surgery
- Legal and Ethical Issues in the Provision of Dental Care
- Anatomical Structures and Systems Relative to Dental Treatment
- Oral Disease and Pathology
- Patient Care and Management
- Assessing Patients Oral Health Needs and Training Planning
- Oral Health Promotion and Preventive Dentistry
- Restorative Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Orthodontic Procedures
- Dental Drugs, Materials, Instruments and Equipment
- Pain and Anxiety Control in Dentistry
- Radiography
- Communication
Requirements
Students require a good level of written and spoken English to enrol on the course.
*You will have access to the course for 12 months only, after which, you can purchase extensions through your learning platform.
Assessment
To become a qualified Dental Nurse, you will need to pass an exam after completing the course and you will be assessed through a work placement.
*Please note, your exam fee is not included in the course price.
Qualifications
Upon successful completion of the course and the exams, you will receive a Diploma in Dental Nursing, which is equivalent to Level 3, accredited by the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses. The qualification replaces the National Certificate in Dental Nursing and will make you a qualified Dental Nurse.
You will also be eligible to apply to the General Dental Council (GDC) Register.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Dental Nurse is a qualified dental care practitioner but is not qualified to work as a Dentist. Rather than carry out procedures themselves, a Dental Nurse will assist the Dentist throughout various practices and procedures. A Dental Nurse has a wide range of responsibilities from sterilising equipment and preparing treatments to disinfecting surgical tools and completing administrative tasks. With regards to Dentists there are a few roles that fall under this umbrella with some professionals specialising in certain areas and having varying levels of experience. These roles include, Dental Surgeon, Practice Principal, Endodontist, Peridontist.
As well as developing a range of technical skills during studies, a Dental Nurse needs to possess some essential skills that will help them succeed in their role. These skills include, effective communication, good organisation, ability to work well under pressure, ability to work within a team, stay calm under pressure, confidence and strong people skills.
By enrolling on a Dental Nursing Diploma that is accredited by the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) you can become a qualified Dental Nurse in 1 year. Your training should take around 36 weeks.
In short, no. You do not have to study a degree to work as a Dental Nurse but you will need to undertake an accredited course to become qualified. Please note that to enrol on a course you may need a certain number of GCSEs or Level 2 equivalent qualifications as part of your entry requirements.
It is certainly possible for a Dental Nurse to become a Dentist but you will need to undergo around 5 years of training. Despite having qualifications and experience as a Dental Nurse you will have to start from the beginning if you choose to work as a Dentist. However, you will already possess a wealth of knowledge of the industry should you choose to train to become a Dentist.
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Awarding Body:
National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN)
Course Fees:
£1,695.00 inc VAT. £29.99 deposit followed by 10 monthly payments of £166.50
The total fee for your course is £1,695.00 (incl. VAT). There is a payment plan available. The first payment is a deposit of £29.99 once your application has been accepted. You can pay the remaining balance in 10 monthly equal instalments of £166.50.
In addition, the NEBDN examination fee is £495.00 which is payable when you apply for your eRoE (electronic Record of Experience). This is typically a few weeks after you start work as a dental nurse.
Duration:
1 Year
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