NEBDN Orthodontic Dental Nurse Qualification (DWD22SEPT2026)

AvailabilityOnly 6 places available - administrator booking onlyA
SubjectOrthodontics
DescriptionThe Certificate in Orthodontic Dental Nursing is a post-registration Qualification awarded by the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) aimed at registered dental nurses in specialist practice, where skills and knowledge above general dental nursing training support clinicians coping with challenging NHS waiting lists.
Additional information

In order to undertake the qualification, a dental nurse must:

  • be registered with the General Dental Council
  • have the support of their employing dentist to act as supervisor and validate the work-place activities for the Record of Competence (ROC)
  • be able to meet the work-based clinical requirements of the Record of Competence.

    **An additional fee of £205 is payable to the NEBDN for Registration, Record of Competence and associated exam fees (*subject to change).

    To book a place, please contact Julia.Armstrong4@nhs.net 
VenueVarious venues in Virtual (see sessions below)
11 SessionsSession 1:   Tue 22 Sep 2026, 10:00 to 15:30 at Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams  View details
Session 2:   Tue 20 Oct 2026, 10:00 to 15:30 at Leeds Dental Institute, Face-to-face session (Blended),  View details
Session 3:   Tue 17 Nov 2026, 10:00 to 15:30 at Leeds Dental Institute, Face-to-face session (Blended),  View details
Session 4:   Tue 15 Dec 2026, 10:00 to 15:30 at Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams  View details
Session 5:   Tue 12 Jan 2027, 10:00 to 15:30 at Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams  View details
Session 6:   Tue 16 Feb 2027, 10:00 to 15:30 at Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams  View details
Session 7:   Tue 16 Mar 2027, 10:00 to 15:30 at Leeds Dental Institute, Face-to-face session (Blended),  View details
Session 8:   Tue 13 Apr 2027, 10:00 to 15:30 at Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams  View details
Session 9:   Tue 18 May 2027, 10:00 to 15:30 at Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams  View details
Session 10:   Tue 22 Jun 2027, 10:00 to 15:30 at Leeds Dental Institute, Face-to-face session (Blended),  View details
Session 11:   Tue 20 Jul 2027, 10:00 to 15:30 at Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams  View details
LecturerManager of Dent Ellen Davison  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Course styleBlended course
CategoryNEBDN certificate course
CateringNo catering
Development outcomeA, B, C, D
CPD hours55:00
Cost£300.00
Aims

To provide candidates with the theoretical training and guidance to attain competence and pass the exam in Orthodontic Dental Nursing.

Objectives
  • Demonstrate competence in assisting during a range of orthodontic procedures
  • Complete two case studies following the criteria specified by the NEBDN
  • Describe the casting of study models, delivery of oral health education & care of appliances, taking of clinical photographs and carrying out cephalometric tracing, measurement and digitisation
  • Demonstrate knowledge of all areas of NEBDN Certificate in Orthodontic Dental Nursing syllabus.
Learning outcomes
  • Successfully pass the NEBDN examination in orthodontic dental nursing
  • Effectively support Orthodontic Dentists and Orthodontic Therapists in reducing waiting lists