Online Dental Nurse Courses – NEBDN Accredited Training UK

How long does it take to become a qualified dental nurse?

Our online dental nurse course takes a minimum of 12 months to complete. Afterwards, each student is required to take the NEBDN dental nurse exams in order to get the qualification.

The NEBDN Diploma in Dental Nursing qualification is equivalent to Level 3 and it is Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)

After successfully passing the exams, students are able to register with the GDC (General Dental Council) and work as dental nurses anywhere in the UK.

Dental Nurse Course Information

NEBDN Dental Nurse Examination Process and Requirements

What is a qualified dental nurse’s salary in the UK?

Qualified dental nurses can earn up to £31,000 per year (National Careers Centre) while working full-time.

Until students receive the qualification, they can work as Trainee Dental Nurses. This helps them earn while they learn.

Students often choose to take a post-registration course to progress as individuals and explore new career paths.

Post-graduate courses:

• Dental Radiography
• Oral Health Education
• Dental Sedation Nursing
• Dental Implant Nursing
• Orthodontic Dental Nursing
• Fluoride Varnish Application
• Special Care Dental Nursing

The completion of the Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing allows students to achieve other dental nurse qualifications:

• Radiography
• Oral Health Education
• Sedation Nursing
• Implant Nursing
• Orthodontic Nursing
• Fluoride Application

Candidates may also progress into other roles in dentistry, such as:

• Tutor
• Witness or Mentor
• Practice manager
• Dental technician
• Dental hygienist
• Dental therapist
• Dentist

Dental Nurse – NHS Career Path

What is the NEBDN PoE (Portfolio of Evidence)?

The purpose of the PoE is to ensure student dental nurses receive summative assessments carried out in the workplace to an approved standard. All those involved in the assessment process must adhere to the benchmarks and performance criteria set out in the Portfolio of Evidence Checklists and Marking Guide.

The PoE is composed of a series of Practical Experience Record Sheets (PERS), covering all areas of general dentistry in five units. The PERS provide a written record of the student’s performance during the relevant clinical procedures that they refer to and indicate whether that performance was satisfactory or not.

The range of procedures and the number of PERS to be completed ensure that all registered dental nurses have had a documented minimum of workplace training experiences as a starting point for their careers. Students must provide support to a range of patients during the completion of the PoE and are required to indicate on the tracking document at least one occasion where they have assisted each of the following: an adult patient, a child patient, an elderly patient, or a patient with special care requirements.

What is a Trainee Dental Nurse or Dental Assistant?

Once you enrol to an accredited dental nurse course, you will be required to complete theory and practical assignments before you can take the dental nurses examination.

Trainees start by shadowing qualified dental nurses and observing the wide variety of treatments that are carried out on a daily basis at the practice. It allows them to become familiar with the running of the surgery and see how a nurse works alongside a clinician.

We will assist and guide all our students in finding a trainee placement / dental nurse job from the start of the course through our dental clinic network in the UK. Most of our students get a placement within 2 months of the course.

All dental staff are required to be vaccinated against Hepatitis B.

Trainees usually start with the national minimum wage or an apprentice wage.

The average salary for trainee dental nurse jobs is £25,000 depending on experience.

What is a Locum Dental Nurse?

Locums offer a temporary solution to staffing shortages. They are usually either self-employed or employed by a locum agency. Many locums enjoy the freedom of undertaking their job without being responsible for any other duties or roles within the Practice. However, this can make them isolated and inclined not to be involved in day-to-day Practice matters, which would normally be beneficial for both parties. Qualified dental nurses may choose this path as it provides flexibility.

The advantages of being a locum include:

• Flexibility: control over when and where they work and how often.
• Self-employed: in charge of themselves.
• Financial benefits: they can set their own pay rates and claim many more expenses against their tax bill.
• Increased knowledge: working at various locations can increase knowledge and understanding of different working practices to learn from.