FAQs

COURSE PROGRAMME

SESSION DATES

Timetable supplied on induction day.

WHO IS IT FOR?

This course is for dental nurses who regularly assist during orthodontic procedures.

COURSE OUTCOMES

By the end of this course dental nurses will be able to:

• State aims, limitations, risk and benefits or orthodontic treatment
• Provide Oral Health Instructions
• Trace Cephalometric radiographs
• Prepare patients for and take clinical photographs
• Demonstrate competence in assisting with the treatment of patients undergoing orthodontic treatment through the completion of a Record of Experience.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

In order to take the qualification, a dental nurse must:

• Be registered with the GDC
• Have the support of their employer to supervise and validate the practical workplace activities for the record of competence

• Commit to 100% attendance on the given course dates
• It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they have access to the clinical requirements of the record of experience, this will not be provided on the course,

SYLLABUS  SUMMARY

• Anatomical structures relative to orthodontics
• Classification of malocclusion
• Cross infection control in orthodontics
• Health and safety and infection control in the workplace
• Interdisciplinary care
• Laboratory skills
• Medico-legal
• Oral health in relation to the care and management of appliances
• Orthodontic appliances
• Orthodontic indices and clinical governance
• Orthodontic records
• Orthodontic stock control
• Orthodontic treatment

For detailed  information, please refer to the NEBDN Orthodontic Course Syllabus here

RECORD OF COMPETENCE

The record of competence is a form of work based continual assessment. The record of competence is a written record of workplace activities carried out under the observation of a GDC registrant. There are four sections:

The Record of Competence is divided into four parts:

Part A: Practical Competence Assessment Sheets (PCAS)

Candidates must complete PCAS to provide evidence of their involvement in the care of patients undergoing various stages of orthodontic treatment, including fixed appliances, removable appliances, functional appliances and impression taking.

Part B: Expanded Case Studies

You must choose two patients for the production of detailed case studies, one of which includes an

interdisciplinary case. The case studies will demonstrate evidence of further reading and reflective practice.

Part C: Directly Observed Clinical Skills assessments (DOCS)

During the completion of the ROC, candidates will be expected to demonstrate competency in a number ofclinical skills to a suitably qualified witness with expertise in the skill being assessed.

The clinical skills to be assessed are: Casting of Models (2 required), Oral Health and Care of an Appliance(4 required), Taking of Orthodontic Clinical Photographs (5 intra-oral, 5 extra-oral required)

Part D: Supplementary Outcomes

The supplementary outcomes will allow the candidates to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of areas of the syllabus in which they may not be able to gain clinical experience or which it may not be possible to assess by other means. by NEBDN but currently include: A set of photographs of base trimmed study models in occlusion, Clinical photographs, Cephalometric tracing, measurement and digitisation, An IOTN assessment, A PAR assessment and a Record of relevant continued professional development besides reflective practice.

NEBDN  EXAMINATION

This is a 90 minute online examination composed of two sections:

• Part A – 45 multiple choice questions,(MCQ)
• Part B – 30 extended matching questions,(EMQ)

ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION

This course prepares students for the NEBDN examination. The following must be completed before NEBDN will award the qualification –

• Complete Record of Competence periodically on PebblePad platform within defined time-frame (deadline is generally 6 weeks before the scheduled examination date – further details provided during Induction re minimum time frame and regular submission) and pass Buddha Dental Tree Mock Examination (scoring minimum 75%).
• Pass the online NEBDN Examination

Duration of Centre support and Re- sit Policy

• The total period of learning support form BDT is 1^st scheduled appearance at the NEBDN  Exam. The period of support will begin from the first scheduled lesson of the term and not the 1st lesson attended by the student. Once the  1^st scheduled appearance at the exam has elapsed; if the student wishes to extend the period of support up to the next available exam date this will be subject to a charge of £ 250.00 for the extra period of support with regards to Record of Competence support only. This will apply if the student has not met the RoC submission deadline. Where further classroom instruction is required, the student will need to rebook and attend again at the start of a new group. If the course is rebooked within 18 months of the original booking the student fee will be charged at a reduced rate of £ 500.00
• There will be centre administrative charges of £ 175.00 in case of re-sit examinations besides NEBDN Examination Fee applicable at that time.

FIND OUT MORE

For more detailed information about the course please email info@buddhadental.co.uk or call at 07759 548987