Level 4 Oral Health Education

Key Points

• Learn the skills required to become an oral health educator
• Deliver effective oral health messages in your surgery
• Adapt information to communicate to multiple demographics

• Develop your career with a nationally recognised qualification
• Must already hold a Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing and be registered with the GDC

About your Diploma

An oral health educator has the important role of communicating and promoting the need and benefits of good oral health.

They work closely with patients to teach them how to maintain good oral hygiene or how to treat low-level issues.

Our NEBDN Certificate in Oral Health Education is tailored for qualified dental nurses who want to develop their careers.

During your studies, you will learn about maintaining good clinical practice, general health and disease, patient assessment and treatment, disease prevention and more.

With the knowledge and skills, you develop throughout this course you will be able to effectively communicate with your patients, adapting the information to the different demographics you work with.

Getting Started

learndirect is the UK's leading distance learning provider, helping you to fulfil your academic and professional ambitions.

This course is delivered by a blend of online learning as well as a practical assessment. The online element of your course is available to you right away so you can start studying from the moment you enrol.

This method of study gives you the flexibility to complete your modules in a way that works best for you.

You will be given a dedicated online learning tutor to support you throughout your studies. They will be on hand to answer questions, provide clarification and mark your assignments. Every assignment will be returned with detailed feedback so you can improve throughout your qualification.

Once you have completed the necessary modules and completed your record of competence, you can put your learning into practice.