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Dental practitioners, dental surgeons or dentists, diagnose and treat mouth and teeth problems. They help people prevent dental disease and encourage good oral health. Find out how to qualify, and the skills that you’ll need for this role.
There are many opportunities for progression and further training as a dental practitioner. Soon after qualifying it’s possible to specialise within your practice, in areas such as epidemiology or treating patients with additional needs.
In hospital dentistry, there’s a set career path. You can get more qualifications and promotions into specialised roles. For example, as an oral surgeon, orthodontist or a paediatric dentist.
With enough experience, you could become a partner in the practice you work in, or even set up your own practice.
You can follow your qualification with up to three years of Dental Core Training (DCT) to increase your skills. Many graduates choose this path to learn about a new specialty area.
You must stay registered with the GDC to continue working as a dental practitioner. This means you’ll need to keep up with continued professional development (CDP).
A professional organisation you could join is the British Dental Association (BDA). BDA will help with your CPD, as you’ll get access to its journal and library, as well as a support and careers service.
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