NEBDN Oral Health Education Course
NEBDN CERTIFICATE IN ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION
The NEBDN Oral Health Education course is specifically designed to equip a Dental Nurse wishing to develop professionally to become an oral health educator, with the knowledge and skills required to be able to effectively deliver oral health care messages, educate various patient groups and have the ability to adapt information and communication to the specific needs of the patient.
An oral health educator has an important and valuable role within a dental practice to promote good oral health care and work with patients to help prevent oral disease.
NEBDN post registration – Level 4 Oral Health Education Course:
Course start date: You can start learning on the same day you join.
Who’s it for: GDC-registered dental nurses who want to become more involved in-patient care and specialise in oral health promotion and disease prevention. The course covers the structure of the oral cavity, plaque-related diseases, preventive techniques, communication skills and lesson planning.
Record of Competence: You will be required to complete a work-based Record of Competence (RoC). There are three sections to the RoC.
Course Duration: 6-12 months.
Study Method: Zoom/Remote sessions, with learning materials available on our Online Students Hub.
Lessons: Four lessons per month (2–3 hours each). One-to-one sessions are available on demand.
Awarding Body: National Exam Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN).
NEBDN Course Syllabus: FULL version of the NEBDN Oral Health Education Syllabus
Course Fee: £900 (excludes NEBDN examination fee).
Exam Fee: £210 (not included in the course price).
Examination: 90-minute written examination composed of two sections: Part A – 45 multiple choice questions (MCQ) Part B – 30 extended matching questions (EMQ).
Exam dates: March or September.
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 monitor your behaviour remotely in real time during the exam. Your data will also be 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..
Finance: You can choose to pay monthly.
Requirements:
- Already GDC registered
- Have the support of a GDC registered dentist
- Registered dental nurses must have specific access and support requirements in their workplace.
NEBDN Oral Health Education Course Enrolment
1st month's course fee and exam registration fee- Step 1: Complete the registration form
- Step 2: Make the payment (1st month’s course fee and exam registration fee)
Post-Registration in Oral Health Education Reading List
• Advanced Dental Nursing, 2nd edition, Edited by Robert S Ireland
• The Dental Hygienist’s Guide to Nutritional Care, 3rd Edition, C Stegeman and J Davis
• Comprehensive Preventive Dentistry Edited by Hardy Limeback
• Basic Guide to Oral Health Promotion, 2nd Edition, Ann Felton Alison Chapman and Simon Felton
• Delivering Better Oral Health, 3rd Edition, Public Health England
• The Scientific Basis of Oral Health Education, 7th Edition by C Stillman-Lowe and R Levine
• Oral Health Education, Kimbrough and Henderson ISBN 013109518
• Nutrition, Diet and Oral Health, Gunn Rugg and Nunn ISBN 0192629379
• Holistic Oral Care. A guide for Health Professionals, Griffiths and Boyle ISBN 095414526
• Managing Oral Health Care Delivery, Ganssle ISBN 0827355327
• Communication and the Dental Team, E.J Kay and S.R Tinsley ISBN 978 0954614515
• Standards for the Dental Team www-gdc-uk.org
• Questions and Answers in Oral Health Education, Chloe Foxhall and Anna Lown. ISBN: 9781119647270
Training in Oral Health Education: Intended Learning Outcomes
The following syllabus is designed to provide Dental Nurses with the educational experience,
including the knowledge, critical understanding, intellectual skills, practical skills and personal attitude to enable them to provide effective oral health education for dental patients.
On successful completion of the programme, dental nurses should be able to:
Knowledge and critical understanding:
- Demonstrate skills in the management and delivery of oral health education, and the development of oral health promotion programmes for a range of groups of people.
Intellectual skills:
- Provide an insight into the scientific basis of oral health promotion and oral health education and to develop an understanding of the link between general health and oral health.
Practical skills:
- Proficient in the design and delivery of appropriate, individual oral health care plans to prevent/minimise the effects of oral disease.
- Provide comprehensive oral care using the most appropriate treatment modality.
Personal attitude:
- Empathise with patients and demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with patients, parents, carers and colleagues.
Dental Nurses: Certificate in Oral Health Education
1. GENERAL PROFESSIONAL CONTENT
- 1.1 MAINTAINING GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE
2. GENERAL PROFESSIONAL CONTENT
- 2. 1 GENERAL HEALTH AND DISEASE
- 2.2 PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT PLANNING
3.1 PATIENT MANAGEMENT
4.1 HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION
5.1 MANAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP AND WORKING WITH OTHERS
CHEATING DURING EXAMS
Cheating of any kind is not tolerated. Exam integrity matters to us, and any attempt to cheat or interfere with the exam will be investigated. Students found responsible can be withdrawn or required to resit under an invigilator’s supervision, and they pay the associated costs such as: covering travel fees of the invigilator, accommodation, classroom hire, exams resit fees, and other related costs.
Remote monitoring through the MaxExam app is in place for every sitting. To avoid problems on the day:
- Sit somewhere quiet where nobody will disturb you, and make sure you’re alone. No children or pets in the room.
- Keep your camera unobstructed and stay in view for the whole exam.
- Don’t use phones, tablets, smartwatches or any other electronic device.
- Keep your desk clear. Textbooks and revision material aren’t allowed, but you may use pen and paper for brief notes.
