NEBDN Level 3 Diploma In Dental Nursing
NEBDN LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN DENTAL NURSING (RQF) COURSE SUMMARY
The NEBDN Diploma in Dental Nursing is a General Dental Council (GDC) recognised level 3 dental nursing qualification that covers all outcomes described within the GDC Preparing to Practice document.
Diploma in Dental Nursing course start date: Join our online dental nurse course anytime and start learning the same day.
Who’s it for: Adult Learners (16+) who are currently employed as a trainee Dental Nurse and are registered with an NEBDN Provider.
Course duration: 12-18 months.
Study method: Online or remotely via Zoom, WhatsApp and our Online Students Hub. Course is delivered and assessed in English.
Course fee: £1,850 (excluding NEBDN examination fees). This can be paid monthly.
Exam fee: £525, not included in the course price. This fee must be paid in full once you start working as a level 3 dental nursing trainee. This will also grant you access to the PebblePad platform and the ability to complete your practical assignments PoE. NEBDN Exam Information
Exam dates: November (Knowledge Test) and January (Professional Discussion), or April (Knowledge Test) and June (Professional Discussion). Students must complete a minimum of a 12-month course before they can take the exam.
Examination: During the examination you will be monitored throughout using Invigilation software in the MaxExam app. This will be done using your webcam and microphone allowing invigilators to remotely monitor your behaviour, in real time, during the exam. Your data is also available for NEBDN to review post exam for more in-depth analysis. The data will be stored, saved, retrieved, and disposed of in line with GDPR requirements. We do not tolerate cheating during the examination and anyone found cheating or manipulating the examination in any way will be withdrawn or will have to resit the exam as well as cover the full fees of resit as well as any other fees involved.
Finance: You can choose to pay monthly.
Diploma in Dental Nursing Lessons: The main lessons are running every Saturday 09:00 AM-11:00 AM. All Saturday lessons are recorded and stored on our Student Hub. This is extremely convenient, as most of the students work on Saturdays or have other commitments.
Exam preparation lessons: Theory and practical exam preparation sessions are running Monday-Friday at 19:00. Our tutor also provides guidance on how to complete the Portfolio of Evidence (PoE). One-to-one classes are also available on demand.
Work placement: We have a large network of dental clinics in the UK, and we will assist and guide our dental nurse students on how to secure a placement as trainee dental nurses. However, it is also the student’s responsibility to find the placements themselves.
Awarding body: National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN).
General Dental Council (GDC): Upon completing the course and passing both dental nurse exams, students will receive the NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing and will be able to register with the GDC, allowing them to work as qualified dental nurses anywhere in the UK.
Requirements: You do not need any specific academic qualifications to begin studying and working as a trainee dental nurse. As soon as you start the course, we will provide you with an enrolment letter that can be used to apply for trainee jobs. Learners must be sufficiently fluent in written and spoken English to communicate effectively with patients, their relatives, the dental team, and other healthcare professionals in the UK. Your general suitability for work is also important. Learners must also be able to meet the work-based clinical requirements of the Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) by being employed as level 3 dental nursing.
A dental nurse should possess certain personal qualities, such as:
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
- The ability to stay calm under pressure.
- A pleasant and caring disposition.
- Excellent attendance, timekeeping, and punctuality.
- The ability to work as part of a team.
NEBDN EXAM RESIT
If you need to resit the NEBDN Diploma examination and wish to stay with your current course provider, then our exam preparation material might be exactly what you need. We offer different exam preparation subscriptions:
- NEBDN Knowledge Test mock exams: £100 per month (self-study), or £200 per month (with a tutor).
- NEBDN Professional Discussion preparation: £100 per month (self-study), or £200 per month (with a tutor).
You can find more details on our exam preparation page.
DENTAL NURSE TRAINING
By enrolling in our online dental nurse course, students will have to work as trainee dental nurses for the duration of the course. We have a huge network of over 2400 dental clinics in the UK that we contact regularly for trainee dental nurse placements, and we help our students find placements.
While training as dental nurses, students will complete the Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) and prepare for theory and practical exams. If they pass both exams successfully, they will receive their NEBDN qualification and the General Dental Council (GDC) number once they complete the course and pass the dental nursing exams, allowing them to work as a qualified dental nurse anywhere in the UK.
STUDENT TRANSFERS
We have noticed that there is an increased number of students from the NEBDN-accredited dental nursing courses who are looking for options to transfer to Dental Tutors.
We are pleased to announce that you can now continue your NEBDN Diploma in Dental Nursing course as a Dental Tutors student for a monthly fee of £150 per month. This will grant you:
- Student support.
- Full access to our NEBDN level 3 dental nursing learning material via our Online Students Hub.
- Lesson recordings for the entire syllabus.
- Animated treatment videos and labelling exercises.
- Mock exams with over 2000 questions.
- NEBDN Knowledge Test revision.
- NEBDN Professional Discussion revision.
- At least 3 live Zoom lessons per week with our tutors.
CHEATING DURING EXAMS
We do not tolerate cheating during the examination and anyone found cheating or manipulating the examination in any way will be investigated and withdrawn or will have to resit the exam under the supervision of an invigilator. Students will also have to cover the exam resit fees as well as any other fees involved.
Student will be responsible for the following fees:
Exam resit fee: £150 (Knowledge Test) or £300 (Professional Discussion)
Invigilation fee: £500 (this includes travel costs, accommodation, classroom rental, and other related expenses)
During the examination you will be monitored throughout using Invigilation software in the MaxExam app. This will be done using your webcam and microphone allowing invigilators to remotely monitor your behaviour, in real time, during the exam. Your data is also available for NEBDN to review post exam for more in-depth analysis. The data will be stored, saved, retrieved, and disposed of in line with GDPR requirements.
It is important to remember that:
- You must be in a quiet environment where you are comfortable to take your examination without being disturbed. Please ensure nobody else is in the room with you. Do not have childrend or pets in the room.
- You must not obstruct the camera during the examination. Do not disappear from the camera view at any point.
- The use of Mobile phones, tablets and smart watches are not permitted during the examination. Do not use any electrical devices.
- You must ensure your workspace is clear, textbooks and exam materials are not permitted during the examination. However, learners can use a pen and paper during the examination to make small notes.
Their clear explanations along with the regularly updated comprehensive study materials for each module and during classes made it much more easier for me to understand in depth, which helped me a lot to apply my up to date knowledge effectively while working as a trainee nurse. Not only that, the recorded live study sessions were super helpful, allowing me to revisit lessons whenever needed as well as the excellent exam preparation mock tests to boost up my confidence and preparing thoroughly for final exams.
I would like to extend my special thanks to Aida and Simas, whoes consistent support and guidance throughout the course were truly brilliant!! Aida's prompt teaching style, efforts and encouragement towards each student is extraordinary, she goes above and beyond ensuring each student is thoroughly prepared to succeed in the dental nursing profession.
The support, clear teaching, and constant encouragement made such a difference. The tutors really care and always made time to help. I felt fully prepared going into the exam.
Thank you for helping me achieve this milestone! 😊
Become a Qualified Dental Nurse
Student Transfers
POST GRADUATE COURSES
Once you become a Qualified Dental Nurse we can help you to progress within dental nursing, enabling completion of Post-Registration courses such as:
• Radiography
• Oral Health Education
• Sedation Nursing
• Implant Nursing
• Orthodontic Nursing
• Fluoride Application
OTHER ROLES OF DENTISTRY
Candidates may also progress into other roles of dentistry such as:
• Tutor
• Witness or Mentor
• Practice manager
• Dental technician
• Dental hygienist
• Dental therapist
• Dentist