Level 3 Accredited Certificate in Oral Health Education, Prevention and Promotion
Next start date
Monday 07 September 2026
Price
£495 or £170 p/m
Schedule
Flexible
Location
Online Course
Overview
The Level 3 Accredited Certificate in Oral Health Education and Promotion is suitable for registered dental nurses who want to provide oral health education and promotion – in clinic and in community (schools, care homes etc.) – unsupervised and as part of direct access.
This qualification serves as an alternative to the NEBDN Oral health qualification and was developed to provide more affordable and accessible oral health training for registered dental nurses.
Oral health affects the oral cavity and the rest of the body; the course aims to increase dental nurse involvement in oral health education across clinical and community settings.
Benefits
- Flexible Completion Time: Learners have up to six months to complete the course, but fast-track completion is available within three months.
- Outstanding Support: Optional drop-in support session classes available. One-to-one tutor support is easily accessible by email, telephone, or Zoom.
- Accreditation: Level 3 Certificate in Oral Health Education and Promotion awarded upon successful completion.
Course Summary
- Format: online, self-paced, with in-clinic oral health appointments under supervision
- Average completion time: 4-6 months
- Number of Learning Units: 14
- CPD Hours: 24
- Guided Learning Hours: Approximately 50 hours
Modules/Units
- Module 1, Unit 1: The Oral Cavity
- Module 2, Unit 1: Caries
- Module 2, Unit 2: Periodontal Disease
- Module 3, Units 1-2: Other Diseases of the Oral Cavity
- Module 4, Units 1-2: Essentials of OHE
- Module 5, Units 1-2: Patient Groups
- Module 6, Units 1-2: Becoming an Oral Health Educator
- Module 7, Units 1-2: Legal and Ethical Issues
- Additional Module: DoH Oral Health Toolkit
Course Assessments
- Unit Quiz: One multiple choice quiz per unit
- Record of Competence (RoC): demonstrates ability to provide oral health education across patient populations and settings. Five components: Part 1: In clinic OHE appointments | Part 2: Display | Part 3: Resources | Part 4: Group sessions | Part 5: Course feedback and witness list
- Final Assessment: Final online exam
Support
- Drop-In Sessions: Optional drop-in support session classes available.
- One-to-One Support: One-to-one tutor support is easily accessible by email, telephone, or Zoom.
Examinations
Final Assessment: Final online exam.
Next available examination dates:
To be confirmed.
Meet Your Tutor: Melanie Pomphrett
Qualified as a dental hygienist at the University of Essex in 2015. 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)
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
Next available enrolment dates:
Monday 07 September 2026 - Available | Monday 05 October 2026 - Available
Payment Options
- Full payment: Total: £495.00
- Payment Plan (3 monthly payments): Monthly payment: £170.00 / Total: £510.00
- Multiple Applicant Discounts: Two applicants: 5% discount | Three applicants: 10% discount | Four or more applicants: 15% discount
Fully accredited
We hold multiple accreditations and have passed every quality audit.
Verifiable CPD
Our certificates meet the GDC’s requirements for verifiable Enhanced CPD.
Dedicated support
Each learner is assigned a support administrator who monitors their progress throughout the course.
Responsive marking
Work is marked promptly and enquiries are answered without delay.
Experienced educators
Taught by highly qualified educators who remain active in the profession.
Beyond the syllabus
We keep you informed of new research and developments through our free webinars.
Book This Course
Apply in two minutes, or ask us anything first — enrolment is confirmed within one working day. Next start date: Monday 07 September 2026.
Level 3 Oral Health Education & Promotion
£495
or spread the cost — £170 p/m payment plan: choose it on the Payment Plan tab.
- Certificate awarded on completion
- Flexible online study
- Tutor assigned within 1 working day
- Only request an invoice if your employer pays
Prefer to talk it through?
0207 193 0584 ·
1. Apply online
Two-minute form — payment options available.
2. We confirm within 1 working day
Enrolment email with full course info and your tutor.
3. Start studying
Flexible online learning from your start date.
FAQs
It is an advanced accredited certificate covering oral health education, prevention and promotion, for dental nurses who want to take a leading role in patient education and preventive care.