How to become Dental therapist
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- working towards this role
University
You'll need to complete a higher education diploma or degree approved by the General Dental Council.
Subjects include:
- dental therapy
- oral health science
- dental hygiene and dental therapy
When you apply for a university course, it might help to have some experience in a dental or healthcare setting, for example, shadowing a dental therapist or a dental hygienist.
You might be able to get extra support with student finance, as a dental student, through the NHS Learning Support Fund.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science
- 2 or 3 A levels, or equivalent, including biology for a degree
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Work
If you're a qualified dental hygienist or dental nurse, you might be able to do a part-time training course with a dental school to become a dental therapist.
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Registration
you'll need to register with the General Dental Council
Further information
You can find out more about becoming a dental therapist from the British Association of Dental Therapists and Health Careers.