WELCOME
TO THE
NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN
DENTAL NURSING COURSE
Health and Safety
Fire alarm, assembly point (Old Vic Theatre and
gardens)
Use nearest available exit
Do not stop to collect your personal belongings
Close doors behind you
Fire Marshall (Ms. Oksana Muzaeva)
ACADEMY RULES
 Smoking not permitted anywhere in the
building
 Break time (confirm with Ms. Oksana)
 Toilets (1st and 2nd floors)
 Course material provided by Academy
(bring notebook, pen, pencil)
 Food & drinks are not allowed in the
classroom
ACADEMY RULES
 The College requires regular attendance of
lectures. You may be excused from attendance
in the event of an emergency on medical
grounds
 Respect must be shown to lecturers and all staff
members
 The College does not tolerate any misconduct or
abusive language
 Punctuality is expected
 If you experience any difficulties or have any
questions relating to your programme of study,
your Course Instructor should be contacted in
the first instance
What to expect from the course
To learn and understand the complete syllabus of
the National Diploma for Dental Nursing
 Health & Safety
Emergencies in the Dental
Surgery
Structure of a tooth
Statutory registration &
teamwork
Professionalism
Charting
Record Keeping
Microbiology & Infection
Control
Communication
Patient Management &
Care
Dental Materials &
Equipment
 Regional Anatomy
General Anatomy
Local Anaesthesia
General Anaesthesia &
Sedation
Oral Disease & Prevention
Radiography
Restorative Dentistry
Paediatric Dentistry
Gerodontology
Removable Prosthesis
Oral Surgery
Orthodontics
What to expect from the
course
 To study out of hours (A minimum
of 2 hours a day)
 On successful completion of the
Examinations, to become a fully
qualified Dental Nurse
What to expect from
the course?
 Aim to be working at a dental practice within
approximately/ideally 3 months from start of
course
 To complete homework on time (Refer to
Scheme of Work) and to work within tutors
deadlines
 To complete online ROE (Record of
Experience)
Record of Experience (RoE)
 What is ROE?
-It is a work based assessment portfolio
-Includes a number of tasks based on the role of a qualified dental
nurse.
-Students need to complete these tasks in the workplace whilst
being observed by a GDC registrant who acts as a ‘Witness’.
 Application for the ROE (when and how) –LWA will apply for
ROE
 LWA Deadlines for submission of online ROE :
- will be announced on the first day of the course
You will need to submit your ROE file to your Tutor 2 weeks prior
to this for a final marking.
ROE to be marked by Tutor every week
WITNESS TRAINING
 All Witnesses observing the clinical
activities must receive a documented,
standardised level of training to ensure they
are fully aware of their role and
responsibilities.
 This is a mandatory requirement for all
those GDC registered professionals acting
as Witnesses to any student working
towards the NEBDN National Diploma in
Dental Nursing qualification.
Examination format
 List of Examination Centres to choose from- Done
via the application form which will be completed
once your ROE has been successfully submitted.
 Exam Fees £425(Jan 2014) payable with the
submission of application form – A deadline will be
provided by LWA Office when applications are sent
out.
 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and Extended
Matching Type Questions (EMQ):
 Resit options are available £50 theory £375 for
practical
 Mock Exam To be confirmed by Tutor
REFERENCE BOOKS
 Levison’s Textbook for Dental Nurses
(11TH Edition) by CAROLE HOLLINS
 Basic Guide to Dental Instruments
(2ND Edition) by CARMEN SCHELLER
 Question and Answers for Dental
Nurses (3rd Edition by CAROLE
HOLLINS)
Dental Nurse Work
 Aim to be working in a Dental Practice
within 3 months - either paid or voluntary
work.
 Minimum Requirements is 8 hours a week
(2 days or can be split across sessions)
 Pay rates to range from min wage £6.31 an
hour to £7.50 per hour.
Interview Workshop
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CV Preparation
Interview Techniques
Sourcing Opportunities
Selling yourself
Student Support
 LWA offer 12 month Support or up to
the course examination.
 Full support and guidance through the
course from both Tutor
admin@waterlooacademy.co.uk and
where necessary the Internal
Moderator.
STUDENT WELFARE
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Student Oyster card
Wi-Fi
Internet access
Fitness centre
Trips
Accommodation
CRB check
SIM cards
Student card
Complimentary tea and coffee
CAREER PROGRESSION
Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma,
Postgraduate Diploma, Professional courses
leading to career opportunity opportunities.
Dental Nursing Diploma, Health Care
programme leading to an in demand
qualification.