NEBDN Certificate in Oral Health Education Qualification
Next start date
Monday 07 September 2026
Price
£895 or £305 p/m
Schedule
Flexible
Location
Online Course
Overview
The NEBDN-accredited certificate in Oral Health Education course is for registered dental nurses who want to become competent and confident oral health educators and oral health practitioners. This course is an excellent stepping stone for those considering retraining as hygienists. As an oral health dental nurse, 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.
Benefits
- Flexible Completion Time: Learners have up to twelve months to complete the course.
- Flexible Learning Schedules: Self-paced online learning adapted to your work/life balance.
- Comprehensive Online Tutorials: Access detailed and engaging tutorials with easily accessible tutor support.
- Accreditation: NEBDN-Accredited Certificate in Oral Health Education awarded upon successful completion.
Course Summary
- Format: online, self-paced, with in-clinic oral health appointments under supervision (try out our learning software for free here)
- Average completion time: 9 months
- Number of Learning Units: 15
- CPD Hours: 35 hours
- Guided Learning Hours: Average of 80 hours (depending on the learner’s speed)
Course Assessments
- Unit Quiz: One multiple choice quiz per unit
- Record of Competence:
- A) Assessment of seven patients, four of whom should each be seen twice.
- B) Production of a detailed written case study (word count of 2250–2750 words) for one of the patients.
- C) Completion of an additional project, to include an exhibition demonstrating knowledge of the syllabus and a record of continuing professional development relating to oral health education.
- Final Assessment: Final NEBDN online exam
Support
- Optional drop-in support session classes available.
- One-to-one tutor support is easily accessible by email, telephone, or Zoom.
Examinations
By completing the Dental Nurse Network course, students will be prepared to sit the final NEBDN examination. Exams are held in March and September of each year.
Next available examination dates:
March 2027 and September 2027.
Meet Your Tutor: Melanie Pomphrett
Why learn from Melanie?
Melanie Pomphrett qualified as a dental hygienist at the University of Essex in 2015 and brings first-class clinical and teaching expertise to the course:
- Award-Winning Clinician: Named Best Hygienist at the 2020 Dentistry Awards and highly commended in the Best Hygienist category at the 2020 Oral Health Awards.
- Recognised Writer: BDEF Young Writers Award winner in 2021 for her dissertation project on Direct Access.
Key Qualifications:
- Dental Hygienist
- Level 3 Award in Education and Training
- PGCert in Education
- MSc in Advanced and Specialist Healthcare (Dental Professional Practice)
Melanie’s dedication to personal and professional growth ensures that you will receive a comprehensive and profoundly insightful 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
Helen Capell
- Registered Dental Nurse
- BDA Oral Health, Fluoride Varnish Application
- Qualified 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: £895.00. This fee includes the NEBDN fee of £210.00.
- Payment plan: Pay £305 per month for three months. This increases the fee to £915.00 (including NEBDN fee).
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.
NEBDN Certificate in Oral Health Education
£895
or spread the cost — £305 p/m payment plan: choose it on the Payment Plan tab.
- NEBDN (Ofqual regulated) accredited
- 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
An oral health educator helps patients understand and improve their oral health, giving one-to-one and group advice on brushing, diet, prevention and healthy habits. Many dental nurses take on the role in practice or in community settings after completing an oral health education course.