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How to become a dentist

Learn how to become a dentist in the UK. This section covers dental degrees, dental schools, training routes and answers to common student questions.

Getting your first job in dentistry

Prepare for life after graduation with our comprehensive guide to training options including DFT, DVT, and DCT to help you secure your first job in dentistry.

Professional development

Find out about CPD recommended by the regulator as well as how to write a CV and what's involved in specialty training.

Volunteering and working abroad

There are many other dental career options open to qualified dentists, including the possibility of working abroad or volunteering to participate in dental projects in developing countries.

Overseas dentists working in the UK

Dentists who qualified overseas need to comply with a variety of requirements before working in the UK.

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Future Leaders Programme

Our Future Leaders Programme offers an unprecedented introduction into the world of dental leadership, providing insider knowledge across various domains such as governance, policy and research, education, PR and media, and more. Applications for the 2024/25 cohort is expected to open for BDA student members in September.

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Navigating your Dental Foundation Training

The transition from a university environment to working in your approved practice can feel daunting. Despite looking forward to this transition throughout your final year of dental school, independently conducting examinations and treatment planning may seem intimidating.

The challenges facing asylum seekers in dentistry

Mariya Dolhova worked as a paediatric dentist in Ukraine for 16 years before having to relocate to the UK, starting out as a dental hygienist and dental therapist.

Taking your Situational Judgement Test

All applicants to DFT must take the Situational Judgment Test, which is a computer-based assessment designed to determine essential competencies outlined in the national Person Specification.