Dental Nursing Courses
The Dental Nursing course is designed to prepare students for the NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing and subsequent registration with the General Dental Council (GDC). The course will allow you to earn while you learn and when completed will open up an exciting range of career prospects within the dental industry.
The Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing is a one year equivalent part-time course and candidates are expected to take the first stage of the examination within 12-18 months of starting the course.
🦷️ Accredited by the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN)
🦷️ Level 3 Diploma
🦷️ No specific entry requirements
🦷️ 1 year course
🦷️ Support in finding employment
🦷️ High pass rate
🦷️ Flexible learning
🦷️ Online and face-to-face study available
🦷️ Payment plans available
🦷️ Course fee: £1,490
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.
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
Commitment to student's academic success and personal development
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Online and Face-to-Face Study Available
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 (On Campus)
A traditional classroom-based course in small groups (maximum 15) held normally twice a month over one year at our London centre.