Course Overview
Enrol in our NEBDN accredited National Diploma in Dental Nursing Course to train as a dental nurse. This course will equip you to pass the NEBDN exams, enabling you to register with the General Dental Council as a qualified dental nurse.
This course is an online course and includes excellent one-to-one support to ensure you always feel supported throughout your training.
Dental nursing is a rewarding career for those who are naturally caring and love to help people. You will learn to support the dentist with a variety of dental treatments, be part of a team supporting patients, communicate effectively with patients, provide a calming presence, and receive the highest standard of training in infection control. Additionally, you will gain skills to efficiently manage and maintain the dental surgery.
HIGH PASS RATES OUTSTANDING SUPPORT SUPERIOR DENTAL NURSE TRAINING
Benefits
Flexible Completion Time: Learners have up to 18 months to complete the course.
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: NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing awarded upon successful completion.
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Structure
Course Summary
Format: online, self-paced (Try out our learning software for free here.)
Average completion time: 12 months
Number of Learning Units: 44
Guided Learning Hours: Average of 280 hours (depending on the learner's speed)
Course Assessments
Unit Quiz: One multiple choice quiz per unit
Record of Experience Portfolio (RoE)
Final Exams: Written and OSCE exams
Support
Optional drop-in support session classes available.
One-to-one tutor support by email, telephone, and Zoom.
Examinations
By completing the Dental Nurse Network course, students will be prepared to sit the final examinations for the NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing. The examinations are in two stages: a written (online) examination and a practical online (OSCE) examination. You must pass the written online examination to be eligible to sit the practical examination.
Those successful in the final NEBDN examinations are eligible to apply to the General Dental Council (GDC) for registration, allowing them to work as a Registered Dental Nurse in the United Kingdom.
Next available examination dates
April 2026 Written Exam/June 2026 OSCE Exam
View NEBDN Diploma in Dental Nursing Syllabus
Tutors
Meet Your Tutor: Stephanie Carter
Why learn from Stephanie?
Stephanie Carter brings a unique blend of experience, knowledge, and dedication to her role as a course instructor. Here’s why you’ll benefit from her expertise:
Extensive Experience: Over 18 years in the dental industry.
Leadership and Management Expertise: Holds a Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management.
Educational Excellence: Holds a Level 5 Diploma in Education.
Key Qualifications:
Dental Hygienist and Therapist
Dental Nurse
Level 4 Quality Assurance
Level 3 Assessor
Diploma in Mentorship and Coaching
Professional Affiliations:
Member of the Faculty of Dental Trainers, Edinburgh: The faculty promotes the role of the dental trainer, recognises achievement and excellence, and ultimately enhances the quality of patient care.
Stephanie’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
Qualified Tutor and Assessor
Emma Leather
Registered Dental Nurse
Level 7 in Strategic Management and Leadership
Qualified Tutor, Assessor and Internal Moderator
Stefan Booyens
Registered Dental Nurse
Level 3 in Dental Nurse Leadership
Qualified Assessor
Dates
Next available enrolment dates:
Monday 03 November 2025 - Available
Payment Options
- Payment plan: Pay over 12 months. Deposit payment: £665* followed by 10 payments of £145.00. Total payment: £2115.00 inc. VAT, NEBDN registration and examination fees.
- Full payment upfront: £1995.00 inc. VAT. Includes NEBDN registration and examination fees.
*NEBDN Registration, eROe and examination fees: £525 (NEBDN fees are increasing as of 1 March 2025)
*These fees are paid via DNN to the NEBDN. Please note that these fees are set by the NEBDN and are not influenced by DNN.
