The NEBDN was founded in 1943. The NEBDN is leading the way in the field of dental nurse education and professional training. 

The first Dental Nursing examination was held in 1943 and has been repeated every year since, with the exceptions of 1947 and 1948.

The exam board later added a practical session and today we have an examination procedure that fully tests the trainee dental nurse, to ensure that only the very best candidates attain the highly regarded NEBDN qualification.