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Overview

The NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing is a General Dental Council (GDC) recognised dental nursing qualification which covers all outcomes described within the GDC Preparing to Practice document.

The purpose of the qualification is to prepare trainee Dental Nurses in the foundations of dental nursing, so they can demonstrate the highest standards in terms of knowledge, skills and professional attributes.

The skills you will gain upon completion of the qualification are described within the extensive curriculum under the domains of Clinical, Communication, Professionalism and Management and Leadership.

The qualification comprises of a formative workplace assessment – the Record of Experience, which enables the workplace team to become an integral part of the training of the trainee Dental Nurse.

The summative assessment comprises a written and practical component aimed at assessing knowledge and decision making to demonstrate trainee Dental Nurses’ understanding and competence. The summative assessment also adheres to current educational best practice.

The result is a qualification that we’re proud of – one which enhances teamwork within the dental practice and gives peace of mind to both trainee and dental practice that they have completed a robust qualification and can look forward to a fulfilling career within the dental profession.

Key Facts

Level:

Postgraduate

Duration:

Full Time: 1 Year

Starting:

September, January, June

UK Fees 23/24:

£11,800

International Fees 23/24:

£17,500

Location:

Waterside

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Get in touch

For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:

UK/EU Students enquiries study@nottingham.ac.uk
03433433445

International Students enquiries international@nottingham.ac.uk
+44 03433433445

HIGHLIGHTS

    1- Competitive prices
    2- Pay as you earn
    3- Support in work placement
    4- Online and Blended
    5- Part-time
    6- AI tool to support the learners 

Course Content

Module 1: Professionalism and the Role of the Dental Nurse
 
AIM: To discuss the roles and responsibilites of a dental nurse including their professional responsibility and to enable dental nurses to understand the importance of adhering to professional, ethical, legislatve and local policies relevant to working within the dental seung.
 
Module 2: Health and Safety
 
AIM: To identfy and manage risks and hazards in the workplace in line with current legislatve frameworks, government policies and accepted good practce
 
Module 3: Dealing with Medical Emergencies
 
AIM: To provide appropriate support in emergency situatons and understand the role of the dental team within these situatons.
 
Module 4: General, Dental and Regional Anatomy
AIM: To demonstrate an understanding of General, Dental and Regional Anatomy and the relevance to patents’ treatment needs.
 
Module 5: Oral Disease
AIM: To demonstrate an understanding of common oral diseases, including oral cancer and their effect on the oral cavity.
 
Module 6: Preven0on of Oral Disease
AIM: To demonstrate the preparaton of the dental environment and support the operator during a variety of preventatve procedures
 
Module 7: Assessment
AIM: To demonstrate the preparaton of the dental environment and the support of the operator during an oral health assessment. To demonstrate an understanding of current legislaton relatng to confidentality. To demonstrate support during the taking of dental images, processing images and maintaining quality in accordance with relevant legislaton and policy.
 
Module 8: Restora0ve Den0stry
AIM: To demonstrate the preparaton of the dental environment and support the patent and the operator during the provision of restoratve procedures.
 
Module 9 Child Dental Health
AIM: To demonstrate the preparaton of the dental environment and support the patent and the operator during the provision of restoratve and orthodontc procedures. To demonstrate appropriate patent management and communicaton techniques.
 
Module 10: Minor Oral Surgery
AIM: To demonstrate the preparaton of the dental environment and support the patent and the operator during the minor oral surgery. To demonstrate appropriate patent management and communicaton techniques.
 
Module 11: Pain and Anxiety Control
AIM: To demonstrate the preparaton of the dental environment and support the patent and the operator during the provision of pain and anxiety control. To demonstrate appropriate patent management and communicaton techniques.
Minimum guided learning hours have been aligned to each area of the curriculum.

General Dental Council Overarching learning outcomes
Upon registraton with the GDC the Registrant should be able to:
• Practse safely and effectvely, making the high quality long term care of patents the
first concern
• Recognise the role and responsibility of being a registrant and demonstrate
professionalism through their educaton, training and practce in accordance with GDC Guidance
• Demonstrate effectve clinical decision making
• Describe the principles of good research, how to access research and interpret it for
use as part of an evidence based approach to practce
• Apply an evidence-based approach to learning, practce, clinical judgment and decision making and use critcal thinking and problem solving skills
• Accurately assess their own capabilites and limitatons, demonstratng reflectve practce, in the interest of high quality patent care and act within these boundaries
• Recognise the importance of lifelong learning and apply it to practce Completon of this qualificaton can help you to progress within dental nursing, enabling
completon of post registraton courses such as:
• Radiography
• Oral Health Educaton
• Sedaton Nursing
• Implant Nursing
• Orthodontist Nursing
• Fluoride Application
Candidates may also progress into other roles of dentistry such as:
• Tutor
• Witness or Mentor
• Practice manager
• Dental technician
• Dental hygienist
• Dental therapist
• Dentist

Please fill up the application form and send by email to contactus@bsbcuk.co or fill up the form electronically www.bsbcuk.co Where as part of your enrolment process you are asked to submit documents (i.e. a copy of your passport with photo ID or Driver's license with photo ID) listed in the Application Form and / or requested by us in our communication to you, you are required to submit these documents as well. You agree to keep you contact details provided to us with your enrolment up to date Assessment of students' suitability

Once we receive your signed Application Form we will assess your suitability to enrol in the Course. You must have the legal capacity and are free contractually to accept these Terms and are at least 18 years old. We require that all students have a good level of written and spoken English and maths. In order to assess your language skills may be asked to sit a short, basic English skills and /or maths test with us at the interview stage.

Please note that you must have the right to work and study in the UK. All students are solely responsible to obtain permission to work and study in the UK before paying the Deposit. We can't be liable for the failure of students to obtain permission to work and study in the UK. No refunds will be given to students that withdraw from the Course, before or after the start date, due to the fact that they have not obtained the permits or have failed to maintain the permits during the Course.

Payment of Deposit Once we have approved your application you will be required to pay a non-refundable, non-transferable and non- exchangeable Deposit in the amount of £175.00 (inc VAT) before the start date.
Payment of the Deposit should secure a position on the Course.

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The course is being provided in partnership with GH Learning centre London who are accredited by National Education Board for Dental Nursing (NEBDN)

For exceptional performances of the students both at the college and also the work place we offer bursary. The amount of bursary will not be higher than £500.

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CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY

The NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing is a prestigious qualification recognized by the General Dental Council (GDC). It ensures comprehensive training, covering all outcomes outlined in the GDC's Preparing to Practice document. Graduates are highly employable, equipped with essential skills for various roles in dental practices, including clinical support, patient care, and administrative tasks. This qualification enhances career prospects, enabling progression to advanced dental nursing roles and further specialization.

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