One of the noblest and the most loved professions all around the UK is said to be dentistry. People all around the world, especially in the west, really preffered to become a dentist. The UK is aware of the fact that oral hygiene is one of the most critical aspects of self cleanliness. There are several fields under the umbrella of dentistry to start with, to maintain the standard. If you are willing to become a dentist in the UK, the first and most essential requirement is the dental surgery degree. People in the UK are mainly attracted to sweets resulting in harming dental health, resulting in many opportunities all around the kingdom.

It is termed as an exciting occupation; however, it requires a considerable amount of effort for the qualification of this profession. One of the problematic aspects is your study doesn't stop even after the job as this occupation demands a lifetime learning process. It is also one of the reasons why this professional is very worthwhile. The apprenticeship can unlock the benefits in this field with a high chance of job ratio.

Here is the complete path having every element of becoming a dentist in the UK.

Entry requirements for dentistry degrees

Before going to career choices and struggles, we have to keep in mind the requirements for going in the field of dentistry.

GCSE's

If you are willing to become a dentist, you need to achieve high grades in GCSE either A's or B. The core subjects will be considered as Biology, Chemistry, English, and Maths; therefore, you have to achieve an A in these subjects.

A-Levels

The core subjects in A-Levels will only be Biology and Chemistry. Every year, the criteria of student selection in dentistry university changes. That's why you have to research according to your year. Also, most universities consider physics and maths as essential subjects too.

University

When you finally got admitted to the dental university, you will be required five years to complete your degree. All the courses contain mainly practicing the dentistry course. The dental course is said to be incredibly tight, as there will be exams throughout the year. You will not only be learning but practicing all the different types of biology.

There are almost 20 universities across the UK, specially built to provide dental and medical jobs without pursuing an MBBS degree. The positive side of this course offered by the universities is it yields extraordinary jobs just after a month of graduation. It is even promised by many universities to provide job opportunities to the student within the first year of graduation.

Post University Qualifications

Many career options provide instant and sustainable jobs even after graduation. However, in any field related to medicine, you will have a lifetime learning and professional development process. Getting a degree here doesn't mean that you should stop your education. You are required to keep aware of the latest trends and development happening in the dental field. You can be updated by reading dental council updates and academic journals daily. Other than that, you can specialize in any sub-field for promotion or knowledge purposes. Some courses after postgraduation include:

• Oral surgery
• Dental public health
• Orthodontics
• Forensic dentistry (dentistry of the criminal justice system)
• Pediatric dentistry (working with children and young people).

Career options

Once you have completed the dental surgery degree, there isn't any specific route to follow to reach the ultimate career path. It is up to you; you can either apply to a job here or carry on with any of the sub-fields.

However, if you want to move forward in the field of oral health, but you haven't achieved enough grades, then there are many career options. The career option related to the area of dentistry are as follows:

• Dental technician -responsible for apparatus and surgical instruments.
• Dental hygienist -responsible for maintaining oral hygiene.
• Dental nurse -responsible for assisting the dentist.
• Dental therapist -responsible for providing dental therapies.
• Hospital dentist -regular dentists working in hospitals.
• Armed forces dentist -responsible for serving military.
• Community dental care -responsible for providing dental care in your neighborhood.
• Dental public health -assigned by the state.

Specializations

Through dentistry, you can be able to qualify in different specialties and sub-fields, according to your choice. There are different types of surgeries on which you can be specialized in, from forensic to orthodontics. There is also an option for you to be specialized in every field with a perfect plan to achieve your goal. However, it has only been done by some of the qualified dental practitioners from all over the world.

All in all, dentistry is one of the most exciting and productive fields to work in. However, you are required to put in dedication and effort as it is not for people having fainted hearts