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Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing (RQF)
Accredited by: National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN)
Delivery: Online learning with workplace training
Qualification Level: Level 3 (RQF)
Course Overview
The Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing (RQF) is a nationally recognised qualification designed for individuals who wish to train as a dental nurse and work within a professional dental team. This course provides the essential knowledge, skills, and understanding required to support safe, effective, and patient-centred dental care.
Successful completion of this qualification meets the educational requirements for registration with the General Dental Council (GDC), enabling learners to practise as a qualified dental nurse in the UK.
The course is delivered online, allowing learners to study flexibly while gaining practical experience in a dental practice.
Who Is This Course For
This course is suitable for:
- Individuals new to dental nursing
- Trainee dental nurses currently working in a dental practice
- Career changers entering the dental profession
- Dental nurses returning to practice who require a recognised qualification
Learners must be employed or placed in a dental practice for the duration of the course.
Entry Requirements
To enrol, learners must:
- Be aged 16 or over
- Be working or training in a dental practice for a minimum of 16 hours per week
- Have access to a suitable workplace mentor or supervisor
- Have basic IT skills and internet access
- Demonstrate appropriate literacy and numeracy skills for Level 3 study
Course Aims
The course aims to:
- Develop competent, confident, and professional dental nurses
- Promote high standards of patient care and safety
- Ensure learners understand their legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities
- Prepare learners for NEBDN assessments and GDC registration
What You Will Learn
The course covers the full NEBDN syllabus, including:
- Professionalism and scope of practice
- Communication and patient care
- Health and safety and infection prevention and control
- Dental anatomy, physiology, and pathology
- Dental instruments, equipment, and materials
- Chairside support for a range of dental procedures
- Medical emergencies and first aid
- Safeguarding children and adults at risk
- Record keeping, confidentiality, and data protection
- Oral health education and promotion
- Equality, diversity, and inclusion in dental care
Course Delivery
Learning is delivered through:
- Online learning modules
- Written learning resources and guided reading
- Knowledge checks and formative assessments
- Tutor support and feedback
- Workplace-based learning and evidence collection
Learners apply their learning directly within their dental practice while studying online at their own pace.
Assessment
Assessment is set and quality assured by NEBDN and includes:
- Written examinations
- Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
- Workplace evidence and performance assessment
All assessments must be successfully completed to achieve the qualification.
Course Duration
- Typical duration: 12 to 24 months
- Study commitment: approximately 6 to 8 hours per week
- Study mode: Online learning alongside workplace practice
Progression and Career Opportunities
On successful completion, learners can:
- Apply for GDC registration as a dental nurse
- Progress to post-registration dental nursing qualifications
- Develop specialist skills within dental nursing
- Advance into senior dental nursing, education, or practice management roles
