Starting a career in dentistry
Thirteen University dental schools provide the five year degree course (BDS or BChD) necessary to become a Dentist. Many further post graduate qualifications can also be obtained.
Entry Requirements:
To be accepted on to a Dental degree course you will need 3 A Levels or equivalent of which one should be in Chemistry plus 2 from Maths, Physics Biology and Zoology. Grades A or B usually required. If you do not have the relevant science subjects you may be able to gain a place on a ''Pre-Dental '' Year that is offered by some universities specifically for candidates who lack some of the relevant Science subjects.
Once qualified, dentists must register with the General Dental Council before being able to practise.
For details of dental schools, contact UCAS .
For further information contact:-
British Dental Association
64 Wimpole Street
London
W1M 8AL
Tel: 020 7935 0875
Fax: 020 7487 5235
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.bda-dentistry.org.uk
or
General Dental Council
37 Wimpole Street
London
W1G 8DQ
Tel: 020 7887 3800
Fax: 020 7224 3294
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.gdc-uk.org