NEBDN offers the following 5 post registration qualifications. In order to undertake any of these qualifications the dental nurse must:

• be registered with the General Dental Council

• have the support of their employing dentist to act as supervisor and validate the workplace activities for the Record of Experience.

Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing

The Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing is a qualification suitable for dental nurses who assist in the surgery during routine conscious sedation. This examination is only suitable for candidates engaged in this type of work on a regular basis as the completion of a Record of Experience, including log sheets, is a requirement for the examination.

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Certificate in Oral Health Education

The Certificate in Oral Health Education is a qualification suitable for qualified dental nurses who are required to provide oral health advice to patients under the direction of a dentist.

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Certificate in Dental Radiography

The Certificate in Dental Radiography is a qualification suitable for dental nurses, therapists and hygienists who are required to x-ray patients under the direction of a dentist. The need for this arises from the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000 (IR(ME)R) 2000.

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Certificate in Orthodontic Nursing

The Certificate in Orthodontic Nursing is a qualification suitable for dental nurses who assist in orthodontic procedures.

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Certificate in Special Care Dental Nursing

The Certificate in Special Care Dental Nursing is a qualification suitable for dental nurses who assist during the treatment of people whose health and social care needs may require special oral health care provision.

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