Dental nurses make an impression at the OSCE

This is the Practical Assessment (OSCE). which is organised and written by the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN).

The practical exam, which is one of the biggest OSCE exams held in Europe, has 114 exams running across the two days in London Excel, (the biggest centre) Bristol, Birmingham, Belfast and Coatbridge in Scotland.

A large-scale event like this requires 260 examiners, 116 invigilators and 57 medical role players. Last year’s June exams saw over 70% of candidates pass.

The candidates participating will have to go around 10 different stations and complete a timed practical exam resulting in a pass or fail mark. Successful candidates will go on to receive their NEBDN National Diploma in dental nursing and register with the General Dental Council (GDC).