Boost your confidence: learning new skills in orthodontics

Abstract

This article provides advice from a tutor’s perspective. It aims to help potential students achieve success in the Certificate in Orthodontic Dental Nursing qualification. It considers:

Introduction

Orthodontics is a specialised subdivision of dentistry. It focuses on:

To work within such a field, dental nurses need an increased knowledge base and skillset. This may be achievable through the National Examining Body for Dental Nurses’ (NEBDN) Certificate in Orthodontic Dental Nursing qualification (NEBDN, 2018). Embarking on this journey will be exciting, yet daunting, and balancing studies with work may be challenging.

Dental nurses will need to participate in a purposeful training programme, collaborate with orthodontists and allied professionals, and apply theoretical learning to the real work setting. This article offers advice from a tutor’s perspective to help future students achieve success in the Certificate in Orthodontic Dental Nursing.