An insider's guide to exam prep

Whether it's the scent of rosemary, plenty of caffeine, a good night's sleep or your own system of mind maps and flash cards, you all have your own way of getting through revision – and the big day. Here, the lovely examiners at the NEBDN share their top tips on how to nail those exams with confidence and success.

But before they do, just what does it take to become an examiner? And why should you consider getting involved.

Dental nurse education is expanding and it can be a great way to stay abreast of developments and giving back to the profession in a helpful and informative way. The expectation upon examiners to be fair and considered transfers seamlessly to skills required in everyday life and clinical practice. The NEBDN has an extensive panel of trained and experienced examiners all of whom are GDC registered dental professionals and all work on a voluntary basis. Examiner Ann Marie Saxton says: ‘I have been an examiner for three years. I wanted to become more involved in training and expand my knowledge of what is expected from trainee dental nurses, as the training is always evolving and progressing. It keeps you current with dental nursing practice and you get to work with great people.