This comprehensive course equips dental nurses with the expertise to deliver oral health education and promotion, as well as administer fluoride varnish. It is structured to give dental nurses the confidence and competency required to excel as oral health educators, which is vital for enhancing the overall oral health of our patients and communities. The course takes approximately 9–12 months.
Melanie Pomphrett brings a wealth of experience, passion, and expertise to her role as a course tutor. Here’s why you’ll benefit from her guidance:
Extensive Experience: Qualified as a dental hygienist at the University of Essex in 2015.
Award-Winning Professional: Named Best Hygienist at the 2020 Dentistry Awards and highly commended in the Best Hygienist category at the 2020 Oral Health Awards.
Key Qualifications:
Dental Hygienist
Level 3 Award in Education and Training
PGCert in Education
MSc in Advanced and Specialist Healthcare (Dental Professional Practice)
Professional Achievements:
BDEF Young Writers Award: Won in 2021 for her dissertation project on Direct Access.
Melanie’s dedication to education and professional development ensures that you will receive an engaging, insightful, and highly informative learning experience.
Course Assessors
The role of the assessor is to mark your assessments and give you feedback.
Hilary Urry
Registered Dental Nurse
Foundation Degree in Dental Nursing (Including Oral Health Education), University of Kent
Qualified Tutor and Assessor
Emma Leather
Registered Dental Nurse
BDA Qualification in Oral Health Education
Qualified Tutor, Assessor and Internal Moderator
Dates
Next available enrolment dates:
Monday 20 January 2025 - Available
Monday 10 February 2025 - Available
Payment Options
Full payment: £995.00. This fee includes the NEBDN fee of £205.00.
Payment Plan
Pay £340.00 per month for four months.
This increases the fee to £1020.00 (Including NEBDN fee).