Study Dentistry: How to Become a Dentist – Dentistry Course
Want to become a dentist? Join this course with insights from dentistry students and staff at the University of Glasgow to see if a dentistry career is right for you.
Who is the course for?
The course is designed for prospective dentistry applicants looking to study dentistry in the UK.
It will also be of interest to those intending to apply for courses in dental hygiene and therapy or dental nursing.
It may have a wider interest to school students, career advisors, and PSE teachers.
What topics will you cover?
Understand the unique nature of dentistry as a career
Gain an insight into what the dental team does, how the team functions and the daily work of a General Dental Practitioner
Discover the impact that COVID-19 has had on the dental profession and the care we provide to our patients
Discuss the impact of COVID-19 on sustainability within dentistry
Learn all about the application process for dental school and hear from some dentists and students about the things they found most helpful when applying
Find out what you’ll study as a dental student
Discover the wide range of careers in dentistry open to you after you graduate from dental school
Learn about the importance of oral health to your general health
Join a discussion about why wellbeing and a good work life balance is so important for those embarking on a career in dentistry
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…
Demonstrate an understanding of the main activities of a dentist and the dental team and the qualities a dentist needs to be able to carry out their roles
Explain the impact of COVID-19 on the provision of dental treatment
Understand the application process and the requirements for entry
Understand what’s involved in studying dentistry at university, what university study involves and explore this through the experiences of current students
Explore the connections between oral and general health
Explore what it takes to be a dentist, what you’ll study as a dental student, what careers are open to you on graduation, how COVID-19 has impacted dentistry and the connections between oral and general health
