New Dental Nursing Regulated Qualification Launched
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- Published: Monday, 21 July 2025 10:47
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Registered charity and leading Awarding Organisation for Dental Nurses in the UK the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN), has announced the release of a newly regulated qualification – the Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing.
The qualification is regulated by Ofqual in England, and the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.
It covers all the Learning Outcomes in the General Dental Council (GDC) Safe Practitioner Framework for Dental Nurses, which, it says, makes it a secure option for trainee Dental Nurses looking to qualify in this field.
The qualification attracts UCAS points for those wishing to progress to higher education and is assessed via an online Portfolio, online Knowledge Test and online Professional Discussion.
Alongside the launch of its new Diploma product, NEBDN has revised its ’Apprenticeship’ qualification to include requirements from the (GDC) Safe Practitioner Framework. Trainee Dental Nurses will be able to register on their chosen qualification, as of 1 July 2025.
Kate Kerslake, CEO at NEBDN, said: “This is a huge milestone for NEBDN and we’re very proud as a Team to reach this point.”
The Level 3 Diploma is a replacement for the former NEBDN National Diploma, although the previous National Diploma will still be delivered and assessed to allow learners registered prior to 1st July to complete this version.
NEBDN offering a regulated Diploma enhances the organisation’ previous product. The new, regulated version has additional benefits such as potential funding avenues, attracting UCAS points and is recognised by key regulators including Ofqual and CCEA.
NEBDN says that offering this product provides an exciting opportunity for the Awarding Organisation as it allows them scope to expand into new regions and attract new Training Providers to support the growing workforce of Dental Nurses and to ensure that they enter the dental profession with the appropriate knowledge and skills.
More information can be found on NEBDN’s website www.nebdn.org
NEBDN works with over 100 Training Providers across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales and has been operating for over 80 years.
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