Meet The Team
Head Tutor Verne Rice DCP, PTLLS, CAVA, IQA,Cert ed
Verne is a twice NEBDN award winner obtaining the NEBDN Special Recognition Award winner 2022 for her contribution to Teaching and Training, NEBDN 2023 award winner for her contribution to dental nurse developments and has been in Dentistry for 30 years delivering the NEBDN since 2016. She has a passion for teaching, creating a fun learning environment. Verne also teaches our BLS, CPD, Impression taking courses and is an author for Dental Magazines. She obtained her Level 3 Diploma in Teacher Training in 2016 and graduated with her teaching degree September 2018. Verne also gained her Level 3 diploma Assessor CAVA award October 2023 so is now also a fully qualified assessor as well as achieving her Level 4 diploma in Quality assurance April 2024.
She also offers bespoke training for trainees in the clinical environment. In her spare time she enjoys looking after her horse, walking her dog.
Maxine Gravino Tutor/Assessor DCP, CAVA, PTLLS
Maxine has been a dental nurse for over 40 years, qualifying at The London Hospital. She is also a Cava level 3 diploma qualified assessor and also holds the level 3 diploma in teacher training . Maxine worked at Guys Hospital with under graduate dental students and enjoys mentoring and training. She is in charge of Quality Assurance, Internal moderation, teaches our infection control lead and impression taking courses alongside marking portfolios. In her spare time Maxine enjoys looking after her reptiles including her beloved bearded dragon
Beverley Willimott Admin
Beverley is in charge of administration for Nascot and has worked as a treatment co-ordinator for over 20 years and in her spare time enjoys reading.
Cristina Ionescu DCP Marketing and Recruitment
Cristina is a Qualified Dental Nurse who manages a Dental Practice based in Surrey and is responsible for our Marketing and Recruitment. In 2018 Cristina embarked on her Dental Nurse career gaining the NEBDN Qualification in January 2020.
She now works as a Practice Manager her role includes supervising and mentoring Trainee Dental Nurses, business marketing and promotion.
She brings her wealth of experience in marketing and promotion to Nascot Dental Team Training organising events, conferences and assists with recruitment. In her spare time enjoys socialising with friends, going to the gym.
National Diploma in Dental Nursing
National Diploma in Dental Nursing, become GDC qualified in 12 months
Now enrolling for May 3rd 2025 pay £100.00 Enrolment fee no course fees till May 2025
Enrol now for Monthly Saturday Classes
May 3rd 202
Online via live zoom 11am-3pm for just £100 enrolment fee and start work immediately as a Trainee Dental Nurse.
NDTT will supply you with a confirmation of enrolment letter for future Employers.
We currently have practices in the Hertfordshire, Bristol, London areas looking for trainees enrol now to find out more
Defer/Re-sit students transfer to Nascot Dental Team Training for just £280 (Plus Resit fees and NEBDN Transfer fee)
*See Terms and Conditions for Defer/Re-sit
Testimonials
"Absolutely fabulous tutors and a wonderful approach to learning!" C.Askey St Albans
Verne is a great tutor! Always putting so much effort into her lessons and supporting all of her students to make sure we felt confident for our exams. I passed! I would highly recommend Nascot Dental Team Training. B.Sexton Hertfordshire
Verne is a brilliant Tutor always puts in 100% into lessons to ensure that pupils are engaged from the start to finish and are understanding the content. Nothing is too much trouble for Verne when it comes to helping her students succeed. Highly recommend Nascot Dental Team Training, I passed first time Lauren Dixon, Herts
Verne is the greatest Tutor you can get, she explains everything in detail, she makes you feel confident English is not my first language and she is always smiling I recommend Nascot everytime Rosu lonela, Bedfordshire
Verne is a great Tutor and gives loads of support! I had her helping me before my recent OSCHE, explaining me the very details and supporting me! I passed my OSCHE in January! Highly recommend to go with Nascot for your Dental course! Thanks for everything, Verne M.Zancu Hertfordshire
"Great Tutors" H.Lewis, Bedfordshire
"You are the best Teachers in the World" Indira, Hertfordshire
"Thank you so much for all your support of the last year. You go above and beyond and wouldn't have been able to do it without you" Laura, Hertfordshire
"Supportive Tutors that genuinely care about the students, would definatley send a trainee to you again" G.Bernays Dentist, Middlesex
"Great Tutors" D.Poynter, Watford
"I recently did the OSCE training day it was very useful, lots of important details of the OSCE exam! I'm very happy I have joined. Thank you Verne for a great day!" Stella Abedi, Birmingham
"I am very satisfied with the support and all the learning materials I got here. It helped me achieve my goals. I can recommend this school. Reliable, honest and has quality. No hidden costs, class information. This is how all schools should operate! Thanks Verne!" Gyongi Lauko
"Great learning experience tutors support is amazing, classes are fun and informative. I highly recommend to do your training with Nascot Dental Team Training" Jill Willimott Hertfordshire
"A friend recommended NDTT to me and I would love to say that they are great! Our Tutor Verne is brilliant at her job. We only had two classroom lessons due to Covid 19 and they where absolutely amazing! we transferred over to Zoom and she still manages to make every lesson interesting, interactive and fun! Verne has lots of experience and is like an open book. I highly recommend her and the whole team at Nascot" K. Ivanova Dunstable
"This course is excellent even with the difficulties of the pandemic Verne has been an amazing teacher and everyone at NDTT has gone above, beyond to support us all. The lessons are fun, interesting and they found me a job in a week of enrolment. I would highly recommend NDTT" Z. Mulijiani Bedfordshire
"This is the second course i have attended and compared to my previous one in my part this is so much more different. I feel welcomed the tutor (Verne) is real friendly and helping. I definitely recommend this to anyone who needs some enjoyment when it comes to learning" L. Neferu Hemel Hempstead
Full/Part-time Trainee Dental Nurse Positions Available Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire
Trainee Positions available to students enrolled on our NEBDN Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing. For Just £100 enrolment fee find out about our exciting job opportunities and kick start your career with Nascot Dental Team Training
Hemel Hempstead Full-Time
Solihull full time
London full time
Letchworth full time
Luton full time
Bristol full time
Watford Full-Time
London full-time
Bovingdon full-time
*Please note for enroled students only
Basic Life Support Training
Basic Life Support Training
Practices, Trainee, Qualified nurses
Non-Clinical candidates welcome
Open to general public
Basic Life Support training only available at our premises
FAQs
How can I find a placement?
Nascot Dental Team Training regularly have contact with practices who wish to place trainee dental nurses. However, we are not a recruitment company though will endeavour to support all enrolled students to attain a work placement though it is the responsibilities of the student to secure their own work placement.
How many hours do I need?
Minimum of 15 hours per week to achieve your practical portfolio
Can it be voluntary?
Yes, if the practice will support you with your eROE
Can it be in a Dental Hospital?
Yes, if you are working in a dental practice and you can assist in the practical requirements for your portfolio
Can I still do the course if I haven’t secured a placement at time of course starting?
Nascot Dental Team Training will transfer you to the NEBDN course once placement is secured
Do I need any experience?
No experience is required
How much does the course cost?
£1,610 all-inclusive Online
How can I pay?
£100 enrolment fee then 3 monthly payments of £500 (first instalment due 1 week before course commences)
Monthly payment Plan available (Excludes Examination/Record Of Experience)
Cash, Cheque, Bank Transfer or Direct Debit
Where is the Examination Centre?
All Examinations are online, students will need a laptop, Wi-Fi to complete Record of Experience coursework and sit Examinations
What if I can not start my lessons and need to defer my course?
NDTT will defer you to next available course at no cost (only one deferral per student) this does not include Examination deferrals
Is there a minimum age requirement?
You must be 16 years old and legally able to work in the UK
What inoculations will I need?
Valid hepatitis B vaccination
Who will be teaching me?
All our tutors are approved by the NEBDN and hold teaching degrees with over 30 years experience in the dental field
What qualifications do I need?
No formal qualifications are required
