Job Opportunities for Dentists in the UK
We are currently accepting applications from overseas experienced Dentists to work in the UK.
Have you recently decided it’s time for a change, and you’re now looking for a new career challenge? Starting a new job in a different country can be very exciting and lead to lots of great opportunities, but you need to make sure that you choose the right agency to hold your hand and guide you through the process. NEU Professionals offers careers for Dentists at some of the most prestigous NHS Trusts in the United Kingdom.
As a Dentist in the NHS, you will be the frontline of good oral health. Working with communities to prevent and treat dental/oral disease, correct dental irregularities and treat dental/facial injuries.
The role of a Dentist within the NHS
You’ll lead the dental team using the the skills and confidence gained through world-class training to diagnose and treat dental problems. You’ll provide advice to patients and use high levels of manual dexterity to carry out complex surgical and dental procedures.
Your work is increasingly about, protecting teeth and preventing gums from decay and disease. You’re likely to work in your local community but you’ll also have the chance to work in a variety of areas:
- General Dental Care
- Community Dental Care
- Dental Public Health
- Hospital Dental Care
- Armed Forces Dentists
You’ll lead the dental team using the the skills and confidence gained through world-class training to diagnose and treat dental problems. You’ll provide advice to patients and use high levels of manual dexterity to carry out complex surgical and dental procedures.
Your work is increasingly about, protecting teeth and preventing gums from decay and disease. You’re likely to work in your local community but you’ll also have the chance to work in a variety of areas:
- General Dental Care
- Community Dental Care
- Dental Public Health
- Hospital Dental Care
- Armed Forces Dentists
Application Process
All dentists and dental care professionals must be registered with the GDC and licensed to work in the UK. The General Dental Council (GDC) is the organisation that regulates dental professionals in the UK.
All dentists need to complete an application to join the GDC registration. The route to registration will depend on whether they want to register as a dentist or as a dental care professional (DCP). They can apply to register for one or more DCP titles at the same time, but they will need to complete a separate application for each title.
The Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) is an exam that overseas qualified dentists have to pass in order to register with the GDC. Registration allows dentists to practice dentistry unsupervised in the UK.
The ORE tests the clinical skills and knowledge of dentists whose qualifications are not recognised in the UK. Candidates are expected expected to be able to show competence, knowledge and familiarity in the different aspects of dentistry.
The exam uses modern assessment methods to ensure a robust and consistent exam. The exam has two parts. Both parts of the exam are mapped to learning outcomes and a candidate could be tested on any dentistry aspects in this document.
To find out which application form dentists will need to complete, applicants can use the route to registration online questionnaire. It will tell them if they are eligible for registration, and direct them to the right application pack.
- Registration as a dentist or DCP with UK qualifications (details of UK programmes leading to registration can be found in the dental education and training inspections section of our website).
- Registration as a dentist or DCP with historic qualifications.
- Registration as a dentist with recognised EEA qualifications.
- Registration as a dentist with recognised overseas qualifications.
- Registration as a DCP with relevant overseas qualifications.
- Registration as a dentist having passed the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) or Licence in Dental Surgery (LDS).
- Temporary registration for dentists (first direction).
Dentists English Language Requirements
Applicants who qualified from outside the EEA must provide evidence of their language competence when submit their application.
The GDC accepts a certificate in an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam which demonstrates that applicants have passed the exam according to the scores set out below:
- Overall score of at least 7, at least 6.5 in the writing, reading, listening and speaking sections.
Helpful Links
Learn about the requirements of becoming a Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife, or International Allied Health Professional at the NHS in the UK.
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