Regulated qualification · NEBDN · Putney, London
NEBDN Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing (RQF)
Qualify to apply for GDC registration as a dental nurse.
Earn the NEBDN Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing while you work as a trainee dental nurse, with online lectures, mentoring and online mock exams. NEBDN sets and marks the final exams, which you take online. On passing, you can apply to register with the GDC.
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Regulated qualification
NEBDN Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing (RQF)
- Regulated qualification: certificate issued by NEBDN
- Online lectures, self-study and online mock exams while you work in a dental practice; NEBDN sets the final exams, taken online
- 12 months
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After you book, the office will contact you to arrange a suitable training date.
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- Format
- Online lectures, self-study and online mock exams while you work in a dental practice; NEBDN sets the final exams, taken online
- Duration
- 12 months
- Qualification
- Issued by NEBDN
- Who can book
- Aged 16 or over
- Strong literacy and numeracy skills
- Working as a trainee dental nurse at an approved practice or dental setting throughout the course
- Living in the UK with the right to work
- Where
- 208 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, London SW15 6TDOne minute from Putney rail station, five minutes from East Putney (District line)
Good to know
- Pay online by card, or spread the cost with Klarna or PayPal at checkout
- Our own centre in Putney, London, one minute from Putney rail station and five minutes from East Putney (District line)
- Your booking confirmation e-mail has everything you need for the day
Questions before you book? Call 020 8050 4353, 10am to 5pm, seven days a week.
The syllabus
NEBDN Dental Nursing Course: what the qualification covers
- 01Clinical practice: assisting with procedures and keeping patients safe and comfortable
- 02Infection control in the dental setting
- 03Dental anatomy, radiography and oral health procedures
- 04Patient care and communication
- 05Responding to medical emergencies
- 06Teamwork, professional conduct and professional development
- 07GDC standards and the Safe Practitioner Framework for Dental Nurses
- 08The nine duties of the dental nurse
How it runs
How the NEBDN Dental Nursing Course runs
- LearnOnline lectures every other week, self-study materials and personal mentoring sessions with the Programme Manager.
- Portfolio of EvidenceRecord real workplace evidence as a trainee dental nurse on NEBDN’s online platform. Our tutors assess it over at least six months and NEBDN samples it; some tasks are witnessed by a GDC-registered colleague.
- Knowledge TestPractise with online mock tests in the NEBDN format, then sit NEBDN’s online Knowledge Test: 65 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes, set and marked by NEBDN.
- Professional DiscussionA 60-minute online discussion with an NEBDN examiner about your own practice and the nine duties of the dental nurse, taken once your Portfolio and Knowledge Test are passed.
Why train with us
Why book NEBDN Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing (RQF) with London Medical School
Is it for you?
Who takes this qualification
Who it is for
- Trainee dental nurses working in a dental practice
- People starting a career in dental nursing
- Anyone aiming to register with the GDC as a dental nurse
- Learners who want UCAS points towards higher education
- Future dental nurses planning NEBDN post-registration qualifications
Entry requirements
- Aged 16 or over
- Strong literacy and numeracy skills
- Working as a trainee dental nurse at an approved practice or dental setting throughout the course
- Living in the UK with the right to work
What you leave with
- A regulated qualification certificate issued by NEBDN, once you have completed and passed the course
- The qualification you need to apply to register with the General Dental Council
- UCAS points and a route to NEBDN post-registration qualifications
Your qualification
What you receive
- A regulated qualification certificate issued by NEBDN, once you have completed and passed the course
- Teaching and assessment at our own centre in Putney, London
- Support from our tutors and our office throughout your course
Employers and agencies
Booking for staff or a team?
Book several people in one go: choose the number of people on the booking card, then enter each person’s details as you book. Each of them gets their own login. Or call us to pay by bank transfer, or to arrange a closed session for your own team.
Every certificate carries the learner’s name, the course, the date and a certificate number, which anyone can check on our certificate verification page.
Questions
NEBDN Dental Nursing Course: questions before you enrol
Do I need a job in a dental practice?
Yes. You must work as a trainee dental nurse at an approved practice throughout the course. Arranging the placement is your responsibility, but we help you search and can provide a referral letter.
How is the diploma assessed?
Three assessments, each pass or fail: a Portfolio of Evidence, assessed by our tutors and sampled by NEBDN; an online Knowledge Test of 65 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes; and an online Professional Discussion with an NEBDN examiner. NEBDN sets and marks both exams. You must pass all three.
How long does it take?
The course takes 12 months. Your Portfolio of Evidence is assessed over a minimum of six months.
Where is it taught, and where are the exams?
Lectures and mock exams are online. The final Knowledge Test and Professional Discussion are run by NEBDN and taken online, at home or at work. Our centre is at 208 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, London.
When are the NEBDN exams?
NEBDN runs the Knowledge Test twice a year, in April and November, and the Professional Discussion in set windows. We register you with NEBDN and enter you for each exam.
Is there an OSCE?
No. On 1 July 2025 the NEBDN Level 3 Diploma replaced the old National Diploma, and it has no OSCE and no Record of Experience.
Is this a regulated qualification?
Yes. NEBDN Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing (RQF) is a regulated qualification awarded by NEBDN. Your qualification certificate is issued by NEBDN once you have completed and passed the course.
How do I enrol?
Use the Enrol button to enrol and pay online, or call 020 8050 4353 and the office will talk you through it. The office then contacts you to arrange your start date.
How do I pay, and can I spread the cost?
Online by card, or choose Klarna or PayPal at checkout to spread the cost. You can also pay by bank transfer, or by cash or card at the School.
Do discount codes apply?
If a code is running, it is applied automatically at checkout to the courses it covers, and the price on this page updates to show it.
Can I book for staff or a group?
Yes. Choose the number of people on the booking card and book them all in one go; you enter each person’s details as you book, and each of them gets their own login. Or call 020 8050 4353 to pay by bank transfer, or to arrange a closed session for your team.
Where are you, and when are you open?
208 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, London SW15 6TD, one minute from Putney rail station and five minutes from East Putney (District line). The office is open 10am to 5pm, seven days a week, on 020 8050 4353.
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