Course Overview
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The NEBDN-accredited Level 4* Oral Health Education course is for registered dental nurses who want to become competent and confident oral health educators. This course is an excellent stepping stone for those considering retraining as hygienists. You will be trained to provide appropriate oral health advice to a range of patients, identify barriers to good oral health, and create resources for oral health promotion. Course Brochure
Oral health educators play an important role in both clinical and community settings. In dental practices, they educate patients on maintaining good oral hygiene, correct cleaning techniques, the importance of regular check-ups, and the impact of diet and lifestyle on oral health. Beyond the clinic, they act as community ambassadors, spreading vital oral health messages in schools, nurseries, community centres, and public events. They also create informative materials like posters and articles to enhance public awareness. Direct access enables competent dental nurses to engage directly with patients for preventative education. Complete our free OHE CPD course here.
* NEBDN state the course is equivalent to Level 4.
Benefits
Flexible Completion Time: Learners have up to twelve months to complete the course.
Flexible Learning Schedules: Adapt the course to fit your personal and professional commitments.
Comprehensive Online Tutorials: Access detailed and engaging tutorials to guide your learning.
Outstanding Support: Benefit from easily accessible and exceptional support throughout your learning journey.
Accreditation: NEBDN Level 4 Certificate in Oral Health Education awarded upon successful completion.
Complete our free OHE CPD course here.
Structure
Course Summary
Format: online, self-paced, with in-clinic oral health appointments under supervision
Average completion time: 9 months
Number of Learning Units: 15
CPD Hours: 35 hours
Guided Learning Hours: Average of 80 hours (depending on the learner's speed)
Course Assessments
Unit Quiz: One multiple choice quiz per unit
Assessments: Record of Competence - see information below
Final Assessment: Final NEBDN online exam - see dates below
Support
Optional drop-in support session classes available.
One-to-one tutor support is easily accessible by email, telephone, or Zoom.
Online NEBDN Exam Information
Next available exam dates:
March 2026
September 2026
Exams are held in March and September of each year.
Record of Competence (RoC)
A) Assessment of seven patients, four of whom should each be seen twice. View patient groups here.
B) Production of a detailed written case study (with a word count of between 2250-2750 words) for one of the patients.
C) Completion of an additional project, to include either an exhibition demonstrating knowledge of the syllabus and a record of continuing professional development relating to oral health education. This may include meetings, courses, further reading and research.
Modules/Units
- Module 1 Unit 1: The Oral Cavity
- Module 2 Unit 1: Caries
- Module 2 Unit 2 Periodontal Disease
- Module 3 Unit 1 and 2: Other Diseases of the Oral Cavity
- Module 4 Unit 1 and 2: Essentials of OHE
- Module 5 Unit 1 and 2: Patient Groups
- Module 6 Unit 1 and 2: Becoming an Oral Health Educator
- Module 7 Unit 1 and 2: Legal and Ethical Issues
- Additional Module: DoH Oral Health Toolkit
Tutors
Meet Your Tutor: Melanie Pomphrett
Why learn from Melanie?
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 07 April 2025 - Available
Monday 12 May 2025 - Available
Payment Options
Full payment: £895.00. This fee includes the NEBDN fee of £210.00.
Payment Plan
- Pay £305 per month for three months.
- This increases the fee to £915.00 (Including NEBDN fee).