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The General Dental Council (GDC) has announced that MyGDC, its new online registration service, will launch on 25 March 2026, replacing the current eGDC system.  The new platform is designed to enhance the registration process and make it easier for dental professionals to apply for and manage their registration. This will be particularly relevant for dental nurses who have recently […]

NEBDN is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our former Chief Executive, Jennifer Lavery, who led the organisation with outstanding dedication and distinction from 1987 to 2009. During her 22 years of leadership, Jennifer guided NEBDN through one of the most transformative periods in its history, helping the organisation evolve from a traditional examination […]

NEBDN is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2026 Special Recognition Awards (SRAs) are now open. The SRAs recognise individuals and groups who have made a meaningful contribution to the development of Dental Nursing and to Dental Nurse education and training. These awards celebrate dedication, professionalism, and the positive impact made across the profession. […]

Earlier this year, we opened our annual Special Recognition Awards (SRAs) for individuals and groups who have made a significant impact on Dental Nursing developments and Dental Nursing education/training. We would like to take this opportunity to recognise three outstanding recipients of NEBDN’s Special Recognition Awards presented in 2025. These awards highlight contributions across key […]

NEBDN is pleased to announce that the Awarding Organisation has released 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, and covers all the Learning Outcomes in the General Dental Council […]

As part of our ongoing commitment to be the leading Awarding Organisation offering Dental Nursing qualifications, our National Diploma will be enhanced as a regulated qualification available from 1 July 2025. We have also revised our Apprenticeship to include requirements for the GDC Safe Practitioner Framework. Both will be regulated by the GDC and Ofqual and available […]

*The following press release was provided by Stuart Greer of Antao Greer Communications. A Lancaster University mechanical engineering student has developed an innovative digital solution for dental nurse practical exam assessments. The National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN), based in Preston, partnered with third year undergraduate Sophie Little on an R&D project to explore […]

      *The following press release was provided by The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), the professional association for dental nurses in the UK, is delighted to announce that Chief Executive Pam Swain has been awarded an MBE in the 2025 New Year’s Honours list for […]

Clare Callan explains why the General Dental Council (GDC) is seeing fewer concerns and closing more cases at the early stages of the process.   No one wants to be the subject of a fitness to practise investigation. It’s a stressful situation for any healthcare professional and can be both concerning and frustrating if the […]

Earlier this year we opened our annual Special Recognition Awards (SRAs) for individuals or a group who had a major impact on Dental Nursing developments, Dental Nursing education and training, or general operations and developments for NEBDN. We would like to take this opportunity to recognise four worthy recipients of NEBDN’s Special Recognition Awards for […]