Introduction There is only one dental nursing diploma option in the UK, that is the National Diploma in Dental Nursing, accredited by the National Examination Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN). The qualification is also approved by the General Dental Council (GDC). Once a student has completed the National Diploma in Dental Nursing, they become eligible to apply for registration with the GDC, thus fully qualifying as a Dental Nurse; all practicing dental nurses in the UK must