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NEBDN Certificate in Oral Health Education

Enrol Now for 8th February 2025

18 hours over six monthly classes, 9am to 12pm Saturday mornings – Live interactive and online

About the Course

About the Course

Achieve your NEBDN Certificate in Oral Health Education (OHE) with SmileWisdom.

NEBDN Certificate is equivalent to a Level 4

In summary, Oral Health Education is the process of sharing oral health information with patients of all abilities, the wider public and all sectors of the community.

Oral health education helps:

  • to develop desirable dental health attitudes and habits
  • to help prevent oral disease

Our dental nursing courses are accredited by the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN). Our students have an outstanding record of achievement in passing the examinations.

The SmileWisdom accredited course is suitable for qualified dental nurses who aspire to provide Oral Health Education.

The course comprises of 6 modules of 3 hours each, it is held live online with your tutor and is fully interactive.

Examination

This is a 90-minute written examination composed of two sections:

  • Part A – 45 multiple choice questions (MCQ)
  • Part B – 30 extended matching questions (EMQ)

Examinations are held twice a year in March and September.

Award of qualification

In order to be awarded this qualification, you must:

  • Complete and satisfy the requirements of the Record of Competence
  • Pass the examination.

Awarding Body:

National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN)

How to Apply:

Complete the application form on the sidebar. If you have any questions please email Becky Madigan, Admissions Director, training@Smilewisdom.co.uk or call her on 020 7205 2299 – If you have any questions regarding the Certificate in OHE course please call 0207 205 2299
 

To enrol in the course you will need:

  • To be a registered dental nurse with the General Dental Council (GDC) or Irish Dental Council (IDC)
  • To have a supportive employer to supervise your Electronic Record of Competence (eRoC) completion
  • To have a valid First Aid / Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate of completion
  • Be competent in written and spoken English to able to communicate effectively with patients, their families and dental and healthcare professionals
  • To be self-motivated
Oral Health Education course for dental nurse

Key Information

Course: Oral Health Education
Level: Level 4
Duration: 6 months
Number of Hours: 18
Delivery Method: Live online*
Target Exam: September 2025
Price (incl. Vat): £900
Exam Fee: £205
Total (incl. Vat): £1,105

Course Start Dates

Start Date: 08/02/2025
Day: Saturday
Time: 9am – 12pm

*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 looking to combine good quality education with a busy lifestyle.

Fee Information

  1. The registration deposit of £150 is not refundable, nor transferable, nor exchangeable.
  2. 6 monthly payments each of £125 are payable by the end of each month. The first payment is due the month of starting the course.
  3. The total course fee of £900.00 is payable should you leave the course at any time, less any amount already paid
  4. If your course is completed, yet you continue to attend the lessons for any reason the £125 monthly fees will continue.
  5. Should you decide to move to another course cohort, i.e. a different time or day there will be a fee of £99.00.
  6. Fees are payable at the end of the calendar month. A late payment fee of £10 (incl. Vat) per week or part week, will apply from the 1st of the following month.

Why Study at SmileWisdom Dental Academy?

  • You will be taught by qualified and registered dental tutors, most of whom are also examiners
  • You will benefit from interactive methods including role plays, simulations and group work.
  • Great success rate and pass rate – see our success stories here

How to Apply:

Complete the application form, and email to Becky Madigan, Admissions Director, training@Smilewisdom.co.uk or call her on 020 7205 2299
If you have any questions regarding the Certificate in OHE course please call 0207 205 2299

 

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