Virtual Dental Nursing Diploma Course (NEBDN Level 3)

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

In addition to our traditional class-based tuition, we also offer Virtual (via Zoom) Learning courses to cater to different learning preferences. Our Virtual Learning courses provide the same high-quality tuition as our classroom-based sessions. To participate, you will need a laptop, PC, smart phone or tablet with a built-in or external camera and microphone. From the comfort of your own home, you will have the opportunity to communicate with your tutor and classmates through video chat, using your phone or computer camera. This allows for seamless interaction, discussions, and collaborative learning.

Quarterly meetings at the Academy
To ensure a well-rounded learning experience, you will be required to attend face-to-face lessons at the Academy on a quarterly basis, which means every three months. These sessions serve several important purposes:

Practical Units: Some aspects of the course require hands-on practical training. The face-to-face lessons will cover these practical units, allowing you to gain valuable experience and apply the knowledge you have acquired during the virtual learning sessions.
Tests and Mock Exams: These assessments are important for evaluating your progress, identifying areas for improvement, and preparing you for the final exams. The Academy will provide a controlled and supervised environment to ensure the integrity and fairness of these assessments.

Attending quarterly face-to-face lessons provides a balanced approach to your learning journey. It combines the convenience and flexibility of virtual learning with the benefits of in-person interactions, practical training, and assessments. By participating in these sessions, you will have the opportunity to reinforce your knowledge, receive personalized feedback, and build a stronger connection with your tutor and classmates.

The Academy is dedicated to supporting your growth and success in dental nursing field, and the face-to-face lessons are an integral part of that commitment.

Course Entry Requirements:
English Language at B2 (CEFR) level or above.

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!

The syllabus details those areas of knowledge and understanding which a Dental Nurse needs to develop in order to be able to practise competently. Therefore much of the examination is based on the candidate being able to apply the knowledge in a practical setting.
Dental Nurses support other members of the oral health care team across the full range of dental treatment. Consequently the scope of the syllabus for Dental Nursing is very wide.

Topics covered in the National Dental Nursing Diploma course:

• Health & Safety
• Emergencies in the Dental Surgery
• Structure of a tooth
• Statutory registration & teamwork
• Professionalism
• Dental Charting
• Dental Record Keeping
• Microbiology & Infection Control
• Communication
• Patient Management & Care
• Dental Materials & Equipment
• Regional Anatomy
• General Anatomy
• Local Anaesthesia
• General Anaesthesia & Sedation
• Oral Disease & Prevention
• Radiography
• Restorative Dentistry
• Removable Prosthesis
• Oral Surgery
• Orthodontics

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At London Waterloo Academy, course fee is kept affordable. We offer flexible payment plan – no extra charge on top of the instalments.  

Study mode – virtual (via Zoom) live stream lessons combined with a quarterly meetings Saturday/Sunday at the Academy
Duration – 1 year (part time)
Virtual (via Zoom) classes – once a week
Quarterly meetings at the Academy – date are discussed with the group in advance

Lessons – Saturday classes from 9am to 11am
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 – £525 will be charged at the point of candidate registration with NEBDN

One day introduction course – 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

Office location: The Foundry, 156 Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 8EN (Southwark Station (2-3 min walk) and Waterloo/Blackfriars Station (10 min walk))

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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 – April and November.
2. Practical exam – January and June. Please click here for more information

Record of Experience (ROE)
To be eligible to sit your external examination, you have to complete your Record of Experience (ROE). The ROE has to be submitted to your tutor by 30 November for April exam, and 30 June for November exam.

We are truly proud of what we have already accomplished. The 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 positions

High exam pass rate

Small groups designed to maintain high-quality tuition and progress

Individual support all the way to graduation. A free one-on-one lesson available to students whenever they need it during their studies.

Earn while you learn

Interactive lessons (visual, practical, activities, games, social events)

We offer a flexible payment plan with no extra charge on top of the instalments

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 a National Dental Nursing Diploma (NEBDN) and become a General Dental Council (GDC) registered Dental Nurse

Regular feedback on progress

We foster a community feel where each individual values and respects one another. This may be the reason why our graduates, even those who 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 about their experiences and success stories, among many other reasons.

Located in Central London – Waterloo/Southwark

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. According to statistics as of November 2024, the salary for a Trainee Dental Nurse is £23,918 per year. This equates to a monthly pay rate of £1,993, £460 per week, or £11.82 per hour. Qualified and experienced Dental Nurses can earn up to £39,000 annually, depending on their responsibilities.

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