Journal of Disability and Oral Health

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Cover Date:
April 2002
Print ISSN:
1470-8558
Electronic ISSN:
1754-2758
Vol:
3
Issue:
1

Certificate in Special Care Dental Nursing

This paper describes the development of the qualification in Special Care Dental Nursing, from its innovation under the auspices of the British Society of Dentistry for Disability and Oral Health to its adoption by the NEBDN. The outline of the assessment process is described. Key words: Special care, dentistry, nursing T h e National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) has set up a new qualification for dental nurses entitled, Special Care Dental Nursing. The qualification has been awarded to 45 candidates from across England, Wales and Scotland. Awards have also been made to those candidates who passed the pilot examinations run by the British Society of Disability and Oral Health who developed the original concept of such a course and examination. The certificate marks a new approach in NEBDN qualifications as it is based on a blend of assessments in the workplace and training centre, and a written examination. It allows candidates to demonstrate their skills in their own workplace rather than relying solely on their ability to pass a traditional knowledge-based examination. This is in line with an NVQ approach and adds to the already impressive list of qualifications now available for dental nurses. As the qualification is new, NEBDN has initially accredited a limited number of training centres. It is hoped that more training centres will now set up courses and the certificate will soon be available nationwide.

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  1. Editorial - The Year of Special Care Dentistry?
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  1. The use of oral midazolam and metoclopramide as premedication prior to day stay general anaesthesia: an audit of premedication for adult patients with severe learning disabilities
  2. 3
  3. 6

  1. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A review and guide for dental professionals
  2. 7
  3. 13

  1. Electrocardiographic findings and history of medical diseases in hospitalised dental patients
  2. 13
  3. 19

  1. Prion disease: implications for Special Care Dentistry
  2. 20
  3. 24

  1. Case Report – Delayed deciduous teeth exfoliation in a Down syndrome patient
  2. 25
  3. 26

  1. Certificate in Special Care Dental Nursing
  2. 27
  3. 29

  1. Guidelines for the oral care of patients who are dependent, dysphagic or critically ill
  2. 30
  3. 33

  1. BSDH News
  2. 34
  3. 47

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