Dental Nursing - National Diploma

Essentials

Duration: 1 Year Part-time
Number of weeks: 34
Start date: 17th September 2025
End date: 26th June 2026
Day: Wed
Time: 09:00-17:00

Course fees for each year.

Find out more about eligibility for reduced course fees, payment options and financial support available in our fees and funding page.

Course Content

The part time dental nursing qualification focuses on the technical skills and knowledge required to be a professional dental nurse.  

Units of study on this course will include direct chairside work and support during a range of dental treatments, organisational and legal requirements which underpin high quality dental care, and the role of the dental nurse in meeting patients’ needs. 

This course meets the requirements of the General Dental Council (GDC) for Dental Nursing.  

Assessment Methods

The course is assessed through workplace observations, completion of a trainee portfolio of evidence, and by examination. 

Applicants must be age 16 + with a minimum of 4 GCSEs grades A-C including English and Maths or equivalent.

Applicants must be working as a trainee dental nurse in a dental practice - 21 hours per week minimum.

Workplace mentor: GDC registered.

Successful completion of this course will allow for application to the General Dental Council for registration.  Candidates may progress to further study in Dental Hygiene or Dental Technology, and or apply for post-qualification courses in oral health, radiography or conscious sedation, or seek full-time employment.