Dentistry
Prospects Profile: Dentist
Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.
Prospects Profile: Dental Hygienist
Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.
Prospects Profile: Dental Technician
Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.
Prospects Profile: Dental Therapist
Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.
British Dental Association
Professional body for dentists in the UK. Careers information and list of dental schools.
Becoming a Dentist (BDA)
Article summarising the qualifications and training required to become a Dentist.
Careers in Dental Healthcare (DentalElite)
Information on the career roles available within Dentistry with advice on training options.
Stapley Trust - Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science
Awards grants for first degrees in medicine, dentistry and veterinary science and for PhDs in any subject.
Careers in Dental Care (NHS Careers)
Find out about careers in Dentistry by reading case studies of people working in the profession. There is also information on entry requirements, training and employment options.
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General Dental Council
Information for students and trainees. The GDC is the UK-wide statutory regulator of around 114,000 members of the dental team, whose primary purpose is to protect patient safety and maintain public confidence in dental services.
Dental Schools Council
Advice on application procedures for studying Dentistry at university.
Dentistry (UCAS)
Applications to study Dentistry are submitted through UCAS. The UCAS website provides information on course entry requirements, career options and what a Dentistry course involves.
Personal statement advice: Dentistry (UCAS)
Advice on what to include in your personal statement for studying Dentistry.
Dentistry personal statement (The Medic Portal)
Advice on how to write a great personal statement for Dentistry courses.
Resources for Preparing to take Tests for Medical and Dental School Applications
The link below will take you to a list of recommended resources for getting advice on taking tests for medical and dental school applications. Please note, there is a separate list of resources for finding out about the application process and help with interview preparation.
DentalJobs.com
Search for current opportunities in Dentistry across the UK.
Step into the NHS
This is an excellent site for finding out about careers in the healthcare sector. You can take a free personality test to discover which roles would suit you best and explore types of work through case studies and video clips.
Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland
Information on how health and social care is organised in Northern Ireland.
Careers in NHS Wales
Information on career options with NHS Wales.
NHS Scotland recruitment
Latest vacancies in NHS Scotland.
Finding work experience in the NHS
Guide providing information and resources for finding work experience within the NHS in England.
Discover Dentistry free online course
Free six week online course to learn about a career in dentistry.
NHS jobs
Search for current opportunities in the NHS in England.
BDJ Jobs
Current dental jobs by location, job type, salary band and more.