If you're planning to study dentistry at uni, then our guide to the best unis for dentistry across the UK is exactly what you need, whether you're applying in Clearing or during the main UCAS cycle.
Updated: 18 Jan 2026
Dentists are highly trained experts in oral health and hygiene. Dentists perform checkups for oral disease, prescribe treatments, carry out procedures to treat dental and facial injuries and more. If you’re hoping to be a dentist then you’ll study for many years before becoming fully qualified, but the rewards are significant.Â
It’s essential work within the community, and is required by people of all ages and from all walks of life. This means that wherever you go, your skills will be in high demand. You’ll have plenty of options to work in both pub lic and private health organisations in the UK and abroad. Dentist salaries are very high, and job security is very good. Additionally, you’ll be able to specialise in different areas of dentistry as your career evolves, and there’s huge opportunity for progression.Â
Sound good so far? The next step is finding a course. As a highly technical profession which requires a lot of specialist equipment and facilities, dentistry degrees are not as widespread as most uni courses. Luckily for you, we’ve searched though Complete University Guide’s subject league tables to find out which dentistry courses are available in each area of the UK and listed them in order of uni ranking. Read on to see what’s available in your area.Â
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