Dentistry – Medical Society

Dentistry Key Points:

Dentistry – Medical Society key points and useful information;

• 18 UK dental schools to choose from.
• A-Level sciences are essential – check details at the site below.
• Typically, grades AAA are required at A level.
• Good health essential (declare anything serious).
• Might need to do BMAT or UKCAT test.
• Pre-application work experience in a clinical/ care setting is essential (e.g. care home, assisting nurses, dental practice, hospice).
• Normally takes 5 years plus a year of foundation (practical/ vocational) training.
• First 2 years of study are often preclinical – theory, case studies, relating to patients.
• Then 3 years of clinical training.
• Assessment by exams, coursework and observation of clinical examination.
• Possible Intercalated degree.
• Dentists are sometimes self-employed or work in private practice.
• Or you might work in a hospital or in a community health context (employed by NHS).

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