Course Syllabus
NEBDN Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing (RQF)
This qualification is designed to prepare trainee Dental Nurses in the foundations of dental nursing so they can demonstrate the required standards in terms of knowledge, skills and behaviours. Upon achievement of the qualification. This qualification is available across the United Kingdom.
The Diploma in Dental Nursing is recognised by the GDC as meeting their Standards for Education and appropriately preparing Learners for professional practice. This means that those who achieve NEBDN’s Diploma can apply to join the GDC register as a Dental Nurse.
Summary of units
- Professional practice within the dental setting
- Leading, managing and team working within the dental setting
- Communication in the Dental Setting
- Inclusive Practice
- Clinical and Technical Practice – Assessment and Diagnosis of Patients
- Clinical and Technical Practice – Treatment Planning and Onward Referring
- Promoting Oral Health
- Health and Well-being – Own and Others in the Team
- Continued Professional Development
- Respond to Risks and Medical Emergencies
This course is perfect for you if:
- You would like to make a positive contribution to the dental health of the local population
- You wish to learn how to maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness and health and safety
- You enjoy interacting with different people as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- You are looking for a qualification that leads to employment
OPTION-01: – Live online course start dates:
Live online course. Start dates : All SmileWisdom online classes are with a qualified and experienced tutor.
- Monday 7 July 2025 – DNO82
6.00pm to 8.00pm (One 2 hour class every week with Claire Maaz) - Tuesday 22 July 2025 – DNO83
6.00pm to 8.00pm (One 2 hour class every week with Wahid Gardezi) - Sunday 31 August 2025 – DNO84
10.00am to 12.00pm (One 2 hour class every week with Fiza Hussain) - Tuesday 30 September 2025 – DNO85
6.30pm to 8.30pm (One 2 hour class every week with Karolina Adamska-Ziolkowska) - Thursday 23 October 2025 – DNO86
9.00am to 11.00am (One 2 hour class every week with Fiza Hussain) - Tuesday 11 November 2025 – DNO87
6.00pm to 8.00pm (One 2 hour class every week with Melina Class)
NOTE: – Each class is the same day and time as the first class.
OPTION-02: – 100% face to face:
100% face to face – classroom based for all lectures with a qualified and experienced tutor.
- Thursday 31 July 2025 – DNF25
2.00pm to 6.00pm (One 4 hour class every two weeks with Sarah Hussey) - Thursday 4 September 2025 – DNF26
9.30am to 1.30pm (One 4 hour class every two weeks with Perminder Kaur)
NOTE: – We are based at The Royal Society Of Medicine. 1 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 0AE.
Please see our Terms & Conditions – HERE
Awarding Body: National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN)
Course Fees: £1695.00 inc VAT. £175.00 deposit followed by 9 monthly payments of £169.00
The total fee for your course is £1,695 (incl. VAT). There is a payment plan available. The first payment is a deposit of £175 once your application has been accepted. You can pay the remaining balance in 9 monthly equal instalments of £169.00.
In addition, the NEBDN examination fee is £525.00 which is payable when you apply for your PoE (Portfolio of Evidence). This is typically a few weeks after you start work as a dental nurse.
Duration: 1 year
Live Online lectures take place in a ‘virtual classroom’ on our teaching platform.
Our live online study mode means you can study with us from anywhere in the UK. Our advanced teaching platform will let you feel like in a real classroom, without having to spend time and money on commuting. Perfect if you are busy or do not leave in London where we are based.
Location: Our face-to-face lectures – take place at the prestigious location of The Royal Society Of Medicine on Wimpole Street in Central London, conveniently located and easy to find, within a walking distance of Oxford Circus, Bond Street and Baker Street tube stations.