Overview
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This course includes the NEBDN Level 4 accredited Oral Health Education course, the DNN Plaque Indices Course and the DNN Fluoride Varnish Application Course. This course is suited to registered dental nurses who desire to become qualified oral health educators. The course is an excellent stepping stone towards retraining to become a hygienist. The course is comprised of online learning modules, a record of competence (which must be completed in clinic under supervision), and an online exam held in March and September each year.
Who Should Apply?
You should only apply for this course if you are employed, qualified, registered, indemnified and:
- Are able to meet the NEBDN record of competence requirements - View here;
- Have access to one or more committed mentors/supervisors;
- Have the self-discipline required to complete the course;
- Have access to a computer and the internet;
- Feel you are motivated enough to complete the course;
Entry Requirements
You should only apply for this course if you are employed, qualified, registered, indemnified and are able to meet the NEBDN record of competence requirements - View here.
Read to apply? Please email the application form (download here) to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Exam Centres: Final exams are now permanently online
Next available exam dates:
- March 2025
- September 2025
Exams are held in March and September of each year.
Student Feedback
Benefits
Starting in February 2024, enrolled students can now access our Level 1 Certificate in Essential Learning Skills at no additional cost. Developed by Melanie Pomphrett RDH, who holds a Masters Degree in Professional Dental Practice and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, this course is carefully designed to empower students for successful completion of their course.
One of the major benefits of our online course is the online classrooms which are interactive and allow you to have regular contact with your tutor and other students on the course.
- Online tutorials.
- Course folder.
- Affordable.
- Excellent Tutor support.
- Flexible learning.
- Nationwide availability.
- 45+ hours of Verifiable CPD.
- 100% of our students passed the March 2020 exam.
- Free access to a Level 1 Certificate in Essential Learning Skills.
- NEBDN Oral Health Education qualification awarded upon successful completion.
Course Structure
The course comprises the following:
1) Completion of an online course
2) Production of a Record of Competence online portfolio (SAMPLE), to include:
- A) Assessment of seven patients, four of whom should each be seen twice (see course outline for assessment due dates).
- B) Production of a detailed written case study (with a word count of between 2250-2750 words) for one of the patients.
- C) Completion of an additional project, to include either an exhibition demonstrating knowledge of the syllabus and a record of continuing professional development relating to oral health education. This may include meetings, courses, further reading and research.
3) Written exam
Video Tutorials
The course is taught through our academy website here and includes recorded online video tutorials, which include bite-sized videos followed by multi-choice questions. You can test our online learning systems, listen to the tutor Melanie and gain free verifiable CPD here.
Tutor Support
Each student is allocated a tutor and assessor who will assist you virtually – both with the theory and with the clinical work. You will have access to your tutor’s email address, and tutors are available at specified times to speak by telephone. You can also speak to your tutor via online classrooms. Your tutor will assess your record of competence throughout the nine months and provide you with guidance and feedback.
Tutors
Melanie Pomphrett RDH, MSc, PG Cert.
Registered Dental Hygienist: 259337
Qualifications: Masters in Professional Practice, Post Graduate Certificate in Education, Foundation Degree of Science in Oral Health Science, Advanced Diploma in Dental Nursing.
Stephanie Carter RDT, RDH
Registered Dental Hygienist and Therapist: 119601
Qualifications: Diploma Dental Hygiene and Therapy, National Certificate Dental Nursing, Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement, NEBDN Certificate Dental Radiography, ILM Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management, Smoking Cessation Counselling Levels 1 and 2, Young Counsellors Certificate
Emma Leather RDN
Registered Dental Nurse: 148732
Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 Dental Nursing, Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management, Level 4 National Certificate in Internal Quality Assurance, Level 3 Award in Education and Training, Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement, Oral Health Education (BDA)
Competency Training: Impression-Taking, Fluoride Varnish Application
Hilary Urry RDN
Registered Dental Nurse: 139277
Qualifications: Foundation Degree in Advanced Dental Nursing (University of Kent), Certificate Dental Radiography (City University London), Level 3 Certificate in Education and Training, Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement, Level 2 Mental Health Lead.
Competency Training: Fluoride Varnish Application
DATES
- Monday 20 May 2024 - Available
- Monday 24 June 2024 - Available
Payment
Full payment: £855.00 including VAT.
We do offer a payment plan option of £290.00 per month for three months.
Failure to make monthly payments will result in automatic removal from the course.
ENROL
You should only apply for this course if you are employed, qualified, registered, indemnified and are able to meet the NEBDN record of competence requirements - View here.
Read to apply? Please email the application form (download here) to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Upon receipt of these documents we will email you an invoice.