Become a qualified Dental Nurse in 1 year and start a promissing career.
Get support finding a paid job. Earn as you learn scheme.
Whether you are starting a new career in Dental Nursing or looking to change careers and work within the Dental industry, a Diploma in Dental Nursing is the best route. Get support finding your first job as a Dental Nurse.
NEBDN accredited and GDC approved
Support finding a paid work experience as a Trainee Dental Nurse
Support building your CV and preparing for interviews
No specific entry requirements
Online and classroom delivery in Acton, London
Flexible & interest free payment options
Why Study at The School of Dental Nursing?
A successful track record in providing dental nursing courses
Commitment to student's academic success and personal development
Highly professional and experienced staff
A clear fee structure which is flexible and affordable
An excelent record of student succes and achievement
Start a Promissing Career in Dental Nursing
Become a qualified Dental Nurse and develop a career in the Dental industry. Our Dental Nursing course combines comprehensive learning support with a work placement in a dental practice.
Your Diploma will provide you with a valuable qualification and let you earn while you learn. This way you can avoid large student debt. There is always a big demand for Dental Nurses and other Dental professionals offering many employment opportunities.
Career Progression
Qualifications Progression
After completing the course, you can progress onto post-registration qualifications in radiography, oral health education, sedation nursing, implant nursing, orthodontic nursing, and fluoride application.
You can also use the course as entry to a number of higher education courses, including foundation and bachelor’s degrees.
Job Progression
Candidates can progress into other dentistry roles such as:
- Dental Practice Manager
- Dental Technician
- Dental Hygienist
- Dental Therapist
- Dentist
- Dental Tutor
Course Syllabus
The course covers the new NEBDN syllabus and includes areas of knowledge that a Dental Nurse needs to develop in order to be able to practice competently. These include:
Module 1
Professionalism and the Role of the Dental Nurse
Module 2
Health and Safety
Module 3
Dealing with Medical Emergencies
Module 4
General, Dental and Regional Anatomy
Module 5
Oral Disease
Module 6
Prevention of Oral Disease
Module 7
Assessment
Module 8
Restorative Dentistry
Module 9
Child Dental Health
Module 10
Minor Oral Surgery
Module 11
Pain and Anxiety Control
The course also provides extensive preparation for the practical part of the exam Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), and supports students with preparing the required Record of Experience.
Work Experience
Normally within 3 months of starting the Diploma in Dental Nursing, learners will need to be working in a Dental Practice. The suggested minimum work commitment is 14 hours per week, so a full or part-time position could be suitable. This will allow you to begin working on your electronic Record of Experience (eRoE) which is witness based evidence gained in practice, this is an essential part of the Diploma qualification.
Get support finding paid employment
- Vacancies for Dental Nurse Trainees frequently arise from our partner practices and clinics. We keep a record of employment places and inform our students of available opportunities as they become available.
- The School of Dental Nursing has a student support team that assists with CVs and developing your profile to meet the specifications of Dental Nursing positions. We also provide our students with mock interview workshops and one-to-one training sessions.
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Online and Face-to-Face Courses Delivery
We offer a choice of two types of delivery of the programme:
Online
Where you can study at your own pace and have continuous access to our learning resources.
Face-to-face courses in London
A traditional classroom-based course in small groups held normally twice a month over one year at our centre in Acton, West London.