What Happens After Dental School | UK Dental Training Explained

[@lieutenant1142]

words cannot describe how clear and useful that diagram was

[@drkomalchopra]

yay im glad you found it helpful!

[@TheDentistryDiary]

The mystery finally answered 😬🙌🏽 I had no idea DFT had a study day involved, more excited now 😬 thank you so much for this, you explained everything so easily 👌🏼

[@drkomalchopra]

yay thank you, I’m glad you found it helpful!

[@WaliMoosa]

What did you use to edit the video? How did you get the writing on the side? And thank you for the video

[@dontworry2406]

Your videos are incredibly helpful! Could you please do a video explaining potential routes for those not doing DFT?

[@drkomalchopra]

Thanks so much The only other route would be private practice as to progress further into hospital or nhs dentistry you would have to complete Dft first

[@snithakamineni9642]

Can u please do a vedio for forigen dentist , who wants to come settle in UK !!!

[@drkomalchopra]

I don’t know much about this subject but I’ll try!!

[@haideryaseen4179]

Can you make a video on how to become a specialist.Btw the vid was really concise and informative.Thanks!😁

[@drkomalchopra]

Hiya, I will do when I'm a little bit more informed on the subject. Stay tuned!

[@isaachussain4016]

great video, next time can you do a video talking about dental specialty training and the different specialties etc

[@dentaldmd3900]

Thanks for the amazing video. Why is it that most people prefer to start practicing as part of nhs and don't directly go to private practice?

[@neenourr]

GREAT TALK I REALLY LIKE YOUR VIDEOS!

[@drkomalchopra]

Thanks so much!

[@ItsSimo-po6uf]

Omg thank you that was so helpful 🤍

[@drkomalchopra]

Glad it helped!

[@tan2862]

Thank you SO much for this video! Its was so simple and helpful :) I had a question about overseas dental graduates, what exam do they have to take to start there DFT ?

[@drkomalchopra]

If they have a qualification that is recognised in the UK they have to do the same as UK students: SJT and interviews: www.copdend.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Curriculum-2016-Printable-reverse-colourway.pdf

[@spoiltegg]

Thanks for giving us the down low !

[@drkomalchopra]

You're welcome!

[@zahraamin6790]

Hi this is such a lovely video tysm. What exactly do you do in DCT and why is it 1-3 years? Thanks again ✊

[@drkomalchopra]

You're welcome! There are different specialities e.g. maxfax, oral surgery, ortho, paediatrics etc - so depending on which placement you do, you train in that field for 1-3 years until you either go on to be an associate dentist or a specialist

[@zahraamin6790]

@@drkomalchopra ahh thanks

[@orthoschnapp5565]

Superb video, thank you. I have a question: would you say that the NHS’ wages for dentists make for a good salary compared to other jobs not as qualified? Taking into account the cost of living in the UK of course… I’m a foreign trained dentist and I’m contemplating this route, though I hear many people complain about very low wages… are they really that bad or would you still be in a good percentile in terms of “earnings”? Thank you ☺️

[@cli207]

thank you for your incredible sharing. i kindly wondered if we worked for the nhs - would we be able to choose where in england we're able to work in? or is it more competitive in parts of england - ie south of england? thanks

[@henrycarrillo4669]

Awesome video

[@drkomalchopra]

Thank you!

[@Gogo-zq4dk]

Thank uuuuuu

[@arserinampulusu779]

I don’t understand the dct parts, is it need before specialising ?

[@RainaOnTheCusp]

Super helpful! Thank you so much😊

[@drkomalchopra]

You’re welcome!!

[@MnMn-kx1sk]

Can we have our own jobs afyer 5th year i mean not working in general

[@xXtoysandgamesXx]

Do you get paid during dft

[@oghosaosaro7213]

An important question here, I have a gap between my incissors and i want to be a dentist, is it possible to rejected when the interviewer sees it?

[@drkomalchopra]

Of course not! Candidates are not judged on their appearance or oral health.

[@rizalukman7982]

So basically if one want to go to dental school he or she has to go 4 years undergraduate 6 years dental school and 4 years of DFT and DCT ( 14 years) in total

[@drkomalchopra]

Hi, not at all. In the UK we dont have to do an undergrad degree before completing a dentistry degree. It's 5 years of dental school, 1 year of DFT and up to 3 years of DCT. DFT and DCT are not compulsory.

[@rizalukman7982]

Oh okay the system' is slightly different than US

[@rahmak4660]

what a levels do you need for dentistry and what did u do

[@drkomalchopra]

it can vary between universities, usually at least one science subject. I did chem bio history and maths

[@ryandouce1]

Informative video. Can i refer you to a new directory for dentists to add your video? We can also send you the link by email.

[@dh7651]

Hi, do you have to pay for DFT and DCT too?

[@drkomalchopra]

Hi, no you don't - its a salaried job so you get paid to do it!