DIPLOMA IN DENTAL NURSING | GH Learning Centre

National Diploma In Dental Nursing

The NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing is a General Dental Council (GDC) recognised dental nursing qualification which covers all outcomes described within the GDC Preparing to Practice document.

The purpose of the qualification is to prepare trainee Dental Nurses in the foundations of dental nursing, so they can demonstrate the highest standards in terms of knowledge, skills and professional attributes.

The skills you will gain upon completion of the qualification are described within the extensive curriculum under the domains of Clinical, Communication, Professionalism and Management and Leadership.

Classes are tutor led and currently online via Microsoft Teams Platform. Face to face classes at the training centre are also available

The qualification comprises of a formative workplace assessment – the Record of Experience, which enables the workplace team to become an integral part of the training of the trainee Dental Nurse. During the course, you will be required to work in a Dental Practice as a trainee dental nurse for a minimum of 16 hours per week and attend classes according to the timetable. As you work as a trainee dental nurse, you will have a supervisor and or a mentor who will witness you working and give feedback to guide and give constructive feedback verbally and in your online Record of Experience (RoE) portfolio for your development. As part of the exam entry process, you will be required to complete an online portfolio by a specified deadline and pass the Mock Exam before you can be entered for the written exam. Failure to meet these requirements will mean deferral to the next exam and the course extended by 6 months. (Training centre & NEBDN fees apply)

The summative assessment comprises a written and practical component aimed at assessing knowledge and decision making to demonstrate trainee Dental Nurses’ understanding and competence. The summative assessment also adheres to current educational best practice. Once you pass the written exam you will automatically be entered into the practical exam (OSCES). OSCEs exams are currently online and comprises of an online work book via Maxexam App- 1hour long with 7 Questions. After this you will complete a 40 minute exam over zoom where you will explain to how you will handle different scenarios given. Failure to pass the final OSCES exam will mean a retake of the exam in 6 months time. NEBDN exam fees and Training centre fees apply.

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The course has 11 Modules as follows:-

1. Professionalism and the Role of the Dental Nurse

2. Health and Safety - To identify and manage risks and hazards in the workplace in line with current legislative frameworks, government policies and accepted good practice

3. Dealing with Medical Emergencies - To provide appropriate support in emergency situations and understand the role of the dental team within these situations.

4. General, Dental and Regional Anatomy -AIM: To demonstrate an understanding of General, Dental and Regional Anatomy and the relevance to patients’ treatment needs.

5. Oral Disease AIM: To demonstrate an understanding of common oral diseases, including oral cancer and their effect on the oral cavity.

6. Prevention of Oral Disease AIM: To demonstrate the preparation of the dental environment and support the operator during a variety of preventative procedures

7. Assessment AIM: To demonstrate the preparation of the dental environment and the support of the operator during an oral health assessment. To demonstrate an understanding of current legislation relating to confidentiality. To demonstrate support during the taking of dental images, processing images and maintaining quality in accordance with relevant legislation and policy.

8. Restorative Dentistry AIM: To demonstrate the preparation of the dental environment and support the patient and the operator during the provision of restorative procedures.

9. Child Dental Health AIM: To demonstrate the preparation of the dental environment and support the patient and the operator during the provision of restorative and orthodontic procedures. To demonstrate appropriate patient management and communication techniques.

10. Minor Oral Surgery AIM: To demonstrate the preparation of the dental environment and support the patient and the operator during the minor oral surgery. To demonstrate appropriate patient management and communication techniques.

11. Pain and Anxiety Control AIM: To demonstrate the preparation of the dental environment and support the patient and the operator during the provision of pain and anxiety control. To demonstrate appropriate patient management and communication techniques. Minimum guided learning hours have been aligned to each area of the curriculum.