DENTAL NURSE COURSES

Course Dates

Our next level 3 diploma course begins-

April 2026 (Induction March 2026)

November 2026 (Induction October 2026)

We offer live online based courses with a tutor, not pre-recorded.

For OSCE revision sessions for external students please contact us for further information.

Please note this is not an apprenticeship program.

 

Enrollment

The qualification is suitable for Learners aged 16+ who are currently employed as a trainee Dental Nurse. It is delivered and assessed in English. 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. (GDC Standards for the Dental Team, 2.1.2)

To enrol on the Regulated Diploma course, a completed application form along with a non refundable deposit of £225 is required, this is invoiced once the application form has been processed. The £225 deposit is deducted from the course fees.

Course Fee £1700 plus the Exam fee of £525.

Regulated Diploma For Dental Nurses (NEBDN)​

The is a qualification approved by the General Dental Council (GDC) for statutory registration which became mandatory for all dental nurses from 31st July 2008. Under the GDC regulations, unqualified dental nurses may only work under supervision as trainees provided they are enrolled on a theoretical training course at an approved training centre. In order to be awarded the qualification, a candidate must complete the Portfolio of Evidence and pass both the  Knowledge Test and Professional Discussion Examinations. Exams are held in April/June and November/January.

Contact

Want to find out more about our NEBDN Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing (RQF) Course then please get in touch.

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esther@swdentalnursetraining.com

Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing (RQF) Application Form

What does the coursework involve?

 

Coursework forms an essential part of the on-going assessment of training. The ‘Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) should be completed within 6 months. This is completed online via the PebblePad platform.

-The Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) will assess the skills assessment criteria and selected
knowledge assessment criteria.
-The PoE is internally assessed by the Provider and internally quality assured by the IQA.

-The NEBDN conduct EQA monitoring activities in relation to the portfolio.

Approximate time commitment for the Witness may be ½hr- 1hr a week (during completion of the Portfolio of Evidence).

For the student the commitment is 1½ – 2 hours a week – this will increase during the revision weeks.

 

Course Delivery and Assessment

Students are required to attend formal live online classes along with their practical work placement to fulfill the Diploma course requirements. Our online based Diploma course runs one Saturday/one Friday per month with a duration of 12-13 months.

Timetable issued at the start of the course for the duration.

Lecture notes are sent electronically following each lecture and a tutor is always on hand to answer any questions outside of the scheduled class times.

Homework and assessments are set on an ongoing basis.

NEBDN constantly monitors and reviews the structure of the qualification and candidates are assessed on each part of the examination by the panel examiners, which will be verified by the National Examination Committee​

Course Entry Requirements

.You must be employed as a trainee dental nurse by the time the course starts or within three months of the course commencing. If unable to secure a placement in this time frame then the candidate will be transferred onto the next available course.

We can assist candidates in finding a placement in some circumstances through our network of Practices subject to availability of placements and successful interview.

  • You must be aged 16+
  • You will be required to complete an English literacy test.
  • You must be able to meet the practical clinical based requirements
  • You must be proficient in spoken and written English.
  • You must complete a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE), which requires the support of a dentist who will be required to validate and witness workplace activities.
  • You must have access to IT equipment to access course material, complete the portfolio of evidence and online assessments
  • Students with previous experience will be considered for fast tracking.

Each application will be dealt with on an individual basis.

A completed application form should be submitted to enrol on the course.

Should the course be oversubscribed your application will be placed on a waiting list for the next available intake.

Recommended Text Books

National Diploma

  1. A text book for dental nurses
    H Levison 12th Edition – Blackwell
  2. Self assessment questions and answers for dental assistants
    Perridge – Wright