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How EFL Programme support foreign dental nurses
Increasing NEBDN pass rate? For many internationally-trained dental nurses, the hardest part of the NEBDN qualification isn't the dental content; it's the English the content is taught in. Without targeted language preparation, the Knowledge Test and Professional Discussion become barriers t ...Read more
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The Treatment Coordinator role is reshaping UK dental practices
Here's why principals are investing in TCO training: A quiet structural shift is reshaping UK dental practices: the rise of the Treatment Coordinator as a distinct, high-value role. Practices investing in TCO training are reporting higher case acceptance, better patient retention, and denti ...Read more
S.Q.U.A.T.: The Modern Dental Practice Framework →
Overseas-qualified dentists
What's changed in NHS access pathways for 2026? The UK is expanding NHS access pathways for overseas-qualified dentists faster than the support to navigate them. The clinical bar is rarely the obstacle it's the systems knowledge: UDAs, FP17s, patient banding, performer numbers, CQC. Here' ...Read more
NHS Dentistry for Foreign Dentists →
CQC inspections in 2026
Why every dental practice needs a designated Decontamination Lead? CQC has quietly raised the bar on dental practice inspections. Practices without a named, trained Decontamination Lead are now seeing requirement notices, breach reports, and corrective action plans posted publicly on the CQC website ...Read more
Decontamination Lead Course →
NEBDN's transition to the new Level 3 RQF Diploma
What it means for trainee dental nurses starting in 2026?
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