Oral Health Education - Online
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Oral Health Education - Online
This Course At A Glance
- Become an Oral Health Educator
- Help the public to prevent dental disease
- Aimed at GDC registered Dental Nurses
- Delivered via online course materials
- Complete at your pace
- Exams not included
About Your Course
Getting Started
The course comprises of 6 modules:
Module 1 - Maintaining Good Clinical Practice
Module 2 - General Health and Disease
Module 3 - Patient Assessment and Treatment Planning
Module 4 - Patient Management
Module 5 - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Module 6 - Management, Leadership and Working with Other
In order to enrol on this course, you need to be a qualified Dental Nurse who is registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) or Irish Dental Council (IDC). You will also need to have a valid First Aid/Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate of completion.
To complete the Electronic Record of Competence you will also need to currently be working in a dental practice and have a supportive employer who is happy to supervise and sign off on your practical assessments.
To be able to communicate effectively with patients, their families and other dental and healthcare professionals you will also need to be competent in written and spoken English.
*You will have access to the course for 12 months only, after which, you can purchase extensions here
- Part A – 45 multiple-choice questions (MCQ)
- Part B – 30 extended matching questions (EMQ)
- Practical Competence Assessment Sheets (PCAS)
- Case studies
- Supplementary outcomes
Upon completion of this course you will receive the NEBDN Certificate in Oral Health Education, which is equivalent to a Level 4 qualification. Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.
Upon completion you will received the NEBDN Certificate in Oral Health Education.

This online course is aimed at registered Dental Nurses who aspire to develop both professionally and personally. By studying the modules in this course your self-confidence will build as you enhance your skills.
This NEBDN Certificate in Oral Health Education qualifies you to deliver oral health advice and support to patients with varying needs. Once qualified, you can educate patients in your practice or other groups out in the community about the importance of good oral hygiene. You can also provide them with diet advice and explain other oral health diseases and conditions they need to be aware of.
With this new skillset in your arsenal you can move into an Oral Health Educator role and potentially command a higher wage. You will be certified and ready to take this next step in your career once you successfully complete the course.
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Oral Health Education - Online
This Course At A Glance
- Become an Oral Health Educator
- Help the public to prevent dental disease
- Aimed at GDC registered Dental Nurses
- Delivered via online course materials
- Complete at your pace
- Exams not included
About Your Course
Getting Started
Modules
The course comprises of 6 modules:
Module 1 - Maintaining Good Clinical Practice
Module 2 - General Health and Disease
Module 3 - Patient Assessment and Treatment Planning
Module 4 - Patient Management
Module 5 - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Module 6 - Management, Leadership and Working with Other
Requirements
In order to enrol on this course, you need to be a qualified Dental Nurse who is registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) or Irish Dental Council (IDC). You will also need to have a valid First Aid/Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate of completion.
To complete the Electronic Record of Competence you will also need to currently be working in a dental practice and have a supportive employer who is happy to supervise and sign off on your practical assessments.
To be able to communicate effectively with patients, their families and other dental and healthcare professionals you will also need to be competent in written and spoken English.
*You will have access to the course for 12 months only, after which, you can purchase extensions here
Assessment
- Part A – 45 multiple-choice questions (MCQ)
- Part B – 30 extended matching questions (EMQ)
- Practical Competence Assessment Sheets (PCAS)
- Case studies
- Supplementary outcomes
Qualifications
Upon completion of this course you will receive the NEBDN Certificate in Oral Health Education, which is equivalent to a Level 4 qualification. Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.
Upon completion you will received the NEBDN Certificate in Oral Health Education.

This online course is aimed at registered Dental Nurses who aspire to develop both professionally and personally. By studying the modules in this course your self-confidence will build as you enhance your skills.
This NEBDN Certificate in Oral Health Education qualifies you to deliver oral health advice and support to patients with varying needs. Once qualified, you can educate patients in your practice or other groups out in the community about the importance of good oral hygiene. You can also provide them with diet advice and explain other oral health diseases and conditions they need to be aware of.
With this new skillset in your arsenal you can move into an Oral Health Educator role and potentially command a higher wage. You will be certified and ready to take this next step in your career once you successfully complete the course.