Dental Nursing Diploma

Dental Nursing Diploma with National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) is an internationally recognised qualification that will allow you to work as a Dental Nurse in hospitals, NHS and private dental practices.

Successful completion of Dental Nursing Diploma course will enable you to register as a Dental Care Professional with the General Dental Council (GDC) and practice as a qualified Dental Nurse.

Dental Nursing is more than just a job, it’s a profession that allows you to make a real difference in people’s lives.

Being a Dental Nurse can be an exciting and fulfilling career that allows you to make a positive impact on people’s lives while enjoying a variety of work and opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll get to work with an amazing dental team and get to know patients, helping them to feel at ease and comfortable during their visit. You’ll be the one behind the scene making sure everything runs smoothly, and you’ll be the one that patients will turn to for assistance. You’ll also get to be a part of the latest advancements in dental technology and treatment. And on top of all that, you get to have a flexible schedule and a good earning potential, with the potential to advance in your career. All in all, being a dental nurse is one of the most exciting and fulfilling career that you can have, and you’ll get to leave work every day knowing you’ve made a real difference in the lives of others.

Join a profession that is in demand, fulfilling and financially rewarding. Our dental nursing course will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in a field that is growing in popularity.

The course is delivered by Team of Dental Professionals  who are examiners, dentists and experienced Dental tutors with years of experience in teaching Dentistry.

Dental Nurses are involved in a wide range of procedures, from routine check-ups to complex surgeries, which can make the job interesting and varied.

Patient-centered care: Dental Nurses have a direct impact on the patient’s experience and can make a positive difference in people’s lives by providing them with quality care.

Professional development: Dental Nurses have the opportunity to continue their education and expand their skills, leading to advancement and new opportunities in the field.

Study mode – hybrid/blended mode of study that combines traditional class-based tuition with virtual/livestream learning

No previous experience required – we will teach you from A to Z.

Do you need a job?
Yes, you will have 3 months’ time from the start of your course to find a placement.
The Academy provides a list of Private and NHS Dental Surgeries, who are regularly contacting us when looking for more Trainee Dental Nurses, so you can contact them directly as a registered student at the Academy. This is a paid job, unless you would like to work voluntary for personal reasons. We also provide a reference letter to the employer in case you need it.

The course is ideal for you if:

• You are looking for a qualification that leads to employment
• You intend to participate within dentistry and make a positive contribution to the dental health
• You wish to learn how to maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, health & safety
• You enjoy interacting with multidisciplinary team and different people

The curriculum is based on the GDC (General Dental Council) registration requirements for dental nurses.  It sets out the knowledge, skills and behavioural requirements that should be developed and demonstrated.  These are set out in terms of professional competencies, with the assessment method clearly outlined (e.g. how the skills and knowledge will be assessed in the final examinations – via written questions such as multiple choice (MCQ) or extended matching questions (EMQ) or via Objective Structured Clinical Examinations – OSCEs). We are proud to announce that our Dental Nursing students has the highest examination pass rate in OSCE examinations!

Free services– workshops, mock exams, eRoE marking and internal moderation.

Why join London Waterloo Academy?
We are truly proud of what we have already accomplished. Academy has been operating since 2009 with a long list of graduates and successful Dental Professionals. We are continually striving to provide high quality tuition,  and by listening to our learners, we are able to make studying at London Waterloo Academy easy and comfortable, which helps our learners to be confident and successful. This is what we can offer to our students.

• Top Dental Nursing course provider
• We are regularly contacted by Dental Surgeries to recruit our learners for Trainee Dental Nurse position
• 98% exam pass rate
• Small groups designed to keep high quality of tuition and progress
• Individual support all the way to graduation
• Earn while you learn
• Interactive lessons (visual, practical, activities, games, social events)
• We offer flexible payment plan at no extra charge on top of the installments

• We are recognised and consistently approached by private surgeries that are well acquainted with our high teaching standards. These surgeries actively seek out our candidates to fill Trainee Dental Nurse vacancies

• On completion you will hold National Dental Nursing Diploma (NEBDN) and become General Dental Council (GDC) registered Dental Nurse
• Regular feedback on progress
• We have a community feel where each individual values and respects one another. This may be the reason why our graduates, even those who have completed the course many years ago, continue to come back not only for a chat and a cuppa, but also to share personal issues, tell us of their experience and success stories, among many other reasons.
• Central London – Waterloo/Southwark

How will you learn? The course is based on 1 year part time (once a week, 2 hours) class based studies and a minimum of 16 hours per week practical experience, which involves working at a dental surgery.  This is a paid job, unless you would like to work voluntary for personal reasons. LWA will also provide a Reference letter to the employee in case if learner finds a job independently.

Earn while you learn could be another benefit for doing this course. We provide a list of Private Surgeries who have been working with us for the last 10 years and looking for more Trainee Dental Nurses so learners can contact them as a registered student at the Academy.

Working together – Starting a new career isn’t easy and often it can seem like a lonely and impossible process. Our Dental Department always behind each learner, supporting every step of the way, we give you all the tools, skills and assistance you need to succeed. Our success, built on the success of our students and a long list of graduates with successful stories.

What Can You Expect to Earn as a Dental Nurse? Compared to other caring professions, Dental Nursing is well paid and offers plenty of opportunity for continued training and development. This is great for those looking on a the long-term plan for their career and those who wish to work their way up the ladder through continued learning, experience & hard work. Trainee Dental Nurse salary for standard working week will be around £23,000 per annum. Average wage for a qualified Dental Nurses between £40,417 to £42,350 p.a.

Will you be eligible for discounted travel student card? Yes, being on this course you are eligible to a discounted oyster card. Once your details processed through LWA ADMIN system, we will provide you with unique student’s number so you could apply online tfl.gov

Any workshops or exam preparation? Academy offers 4 revision and mock test sessions prior  to the written examination and 3 hour preparation session for OSCE’s examination.

When are the exams?
There are two exams:
1. Multiple choice theory exam – November and March
2. Practical exam – January and June. Please click here for more information

Record of Experience (eROE)
To be eligible to sit your first exam, you have to complete your electronic Record of Experience (ROE). The ROE has to be submitted to your tutor by 31^st Jan for March exam, and 31^st August for November exam. Please click here for more information

Progression courses we offer :

• Dental Sedation
• Oral Health Education
• Fluoride Varnish Application

London Waterloo Academy supports Mouth Cancer Research Foundation  and encouraging learners to raise the awareness and participate in annual 10k walk.

Click here to Register for the course

Duration – 1 year (part time), classes once a week
Study mode – hybrid/blended mode of study that combines traditional class-based tuition with virtual/livestream learning

Next Intake/start dates for 2024 (please choose one for your course to start):
20 January 2024, Saturday classes from 10am to 12pm
13 February 2024, Tuesday classes from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
9 March 2024, Saturday classes from 10am to 12pm
1 April 2024, Monday classes from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Registration fee – £300 (includes: administration, workshops, mock exams, RoE marking, internal moderation of RoE)
Tuition Fees – £1,400 (we offer payment plan, and accept instalments)
Exam fee – £510 will be charged at the point of candidate registration with NEBDN

One day introduction course – only for those who are considering/not sure whether to step up into the Dental Industry £50.00

Call us +44 (0) 7484 014980 or email to info@waterlooacademy.co.uk or Facebook – London Waterloo Academy

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We also offer:
Virtual via Zoom Dental Nursing Diploma course