NEBDN Certificate in Oral Health Education (OHE, Plaque Indices and Fluoride Varnish Application)
Next start date
Monday 07 September 2026
Price
£995 or £340 p/m
Schedule
Flexible
Location
Online Course
Overview
This discounted course includes the NEBDN Level Accredited Certificate in Oral Health Education, the DNN Accredited Plaque Indices Course, and the DNN Fluoride Varnish Application Course. This course is for registered dental nurses who want to become competent and confident oral health educators, skilled in applying fluoride varnish and using oral health tools such as measuring and recording plaque indices. These complementary skills make this course 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.
Benefits
- Flexible Online Course: online, self-paced, with in-clinic oral health appointments under supervision.
- Outstanding Support: Optional drop-in support session classes available. One-to-one tutor support is easily accessible by email, telephone, or Zoom.
- Accreditation: NEBDN Certificate in Oral Health Education, DNN Certificate in Fluoride Varnish and DNN Certificate in Plaque Indices.
Course Summary
- Format: online, self-paced, with in-clinic oral health appointments under supervision
- Average completion time: 9 months
- Number of Learning Units: 30
- CPD Hours: 55 hours
- Guided Learning Hours: Average of 120 hours (depending on the learner's speed)
The course combines three components:
- NEBDN Level Accredited Certificate in Oral Health Education
- DNN Accredited Plaque Indices Course
- DNN Fluoride Varnish Application Course
Course Assessments
- Unit Quiz: One multiple choice quiz per unit
- Assessments: Record of Competence
- Final Assessment: Final NEBDN online exam - see dates below
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
Online NEBDN Exam. Exams are held in March and September of each year.
Next available examination dates:
Next available exam dates: September 2027 | March 2028
Meet Your Tutor: Melanie Pomphrett
- Qualified as a dental hygienist at University of Essex (2015)
- Named Best Hygienist at 2020 Dentistry Awards
- Highly commended Best Hygienist at 2020 Oral Health Awards
- Professional Achievement: BDEF Young Writers Award (2021)
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
Helen Capell
- Registered Dental Nurse
- BDA Qualification in Oral Health Education
- Qualified Assessor
Next available enrolment dates:
Monday 07 September 2026 - Available | Monday 05 October 2026 - Available
Payment Options
- Full payment: £995.00 — this fee includes the NEBDN fee of £210.00.
- Payment Plan: Pay £340 per month for three months. This increases the fee to £1020.00 (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 OHE, Plaque Indices & Fluoride Varnish
£995
or spread the cost — £340 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
This extended programme covers the NEBDN Certificate in Oral Health Education along with training in plaque indices and fluoride varnish application, so you graduate with the complete oral health skill set.