The NEBDN-accredited Level 4 Oral Health Education course is for registered dental nurses who want to become competent and confident oral health educators. This course is an excellent stepping stone for those considering retraining as hygienists. You will be trained to provide appropriate oral health advice to a range of patients, identify barriers to good oral health, and create resources for oral health promotion. Course Brochure
Oral health educators play an important role in both clinical and community settings. In dental practices, they educate patients on maintaining good oral hygiene, correct cleaning techniques, the importance of regular check-ups, and the impact of diet and lifestyle on oral health. Beyond the clinic, they act as community ambassadors, spreading vital oral health messages in schools, nurseries, community centres, and public events. They also create informative materials like posters and articles to enhance public awareness. Direct access enables competent dental nurses to engage directly with patients for preventative education. Complete our free OHE CPD course here.
Benefits
Flexible Completion Time: Learners have up to twelve months to complete the course.
Flexible Learning Schedules: Adapt the course to fit your personal and professional commitments.
Comprehensive Online Tutorials: Access detailed and engaging tutorials to guide your learning.
Outstanding Support: Benefit from easily accessible and exceptional support throughout your learning journey.
Accreditation: NEBDNLevel 4 Certificate in Oral Health Education awarded upon successful completion.
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.
Modules/Units
Module 1 Unit 1: The Oral Cavity
Module 2 Unit 1: Caries
Module 2 Unit 2 Periodontal Disease
Module 3 Unit 1 and 2: Other Diseases of the Oral Cavity
Module 4 Unit 1 and 2: Essentials of OHE
Module 5 Unit 1 and 2: Patient Groups
Module 6 Unit 1 and 2: Becoming an Oral Health Educator
Melanie Pomphrett brings a wealth of experience, passion, and expertise to her role as a course tutor. Here’s why you’ll benefit from her guidance:
Extensive Experience: Qualified as a dental hygienist at the University of Essex in 2015.
Award-Winning Professional: Named Best Hygienist at the 2020 Dentistry Awards and highly commended in the Best Hygienist category at the 2020 Oral Health Awards.
Key Qualifications:
Dental Hygienist
Level 3 Award in Education and Training
PGCert in Education
MSc in Advanced and Specialist Healthcare (Dental Professional Practice)
Professional Achievements:
BDEF Young Writers Award: Won in 2021 for her dissertation project on Direct Access.
Melanie’s dedication to education and professional development ensures that you will receive an engaging, insightful, and highly informative learning experience.
Course Assessors
The role of the assessor is to mark your assessments and give you feedback.
Hilary Urry
Registered Dental Nurse
Foundation Degree in Dental Nursing (Including Oral Health Education), University of Kent
Qualified Tutor and Assessor
Emma Leather
Registered Dental Nurse
BDA Qualification in Oral Health Education
Qualified Tutor, Assessor and Internal Moderator
Dates
Next available enrolment dates:
Monday 07 October 2024 - Available
Monday 04 November 2024 - Available
Payment Options
Full payment: £795.00. This fee includes the NEBDN fee of £205.00.
Payment Plan
Pay £275 per month for three months.
This increases the fee to £825.00 (Including NEBDN fee).