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I qualified as a UK dentist from Kings College Dental School in London with my BDS it was one of the best days of my life.
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Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions you will ever make.
Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions you will ever make.
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Whether you are a young high School Student, a Concerned Parent, a Career Adviser just wanting some information on how to become a dentist
OR You are an A level, Mature or Graduate Student ready to apply to dental school, this site has information for you all.
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If you are thinking about a career as a dentist I know exactly what steps you will go through after all I have been through the entire studying and selection process successfully myself.
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You need to decide if becoming a dentist is right or you.
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You need to decide if becoming a dentist is right or you.
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Most dentists practicing today made thier decision to become a dentist in late high school or early college.
Most dentists practicing today made thier decision to become a dentist in late high school or early college.
Its never too soon or too late to begin some serious thinking about your career in dentistry.
“no one in my Family had ever even been to university,
never mind become a doctor or dentist …
it was frustrating trying to work it all out on my own…
but that only spurred me on more..”
There were lots of steps along the way to becoming a dentist, for example firstly I had to conquer myself and believe I could do it, I had to decide if it was the right career for me. I then had to work out what and where to study, followed by various stages of applications and trying to convince the right panels that I was the right candidate for the much sought after dental school position.
Do as much research NOW to make sure this is the RIGHT DECISION FOR YOU.
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Studying to become a dentist can be a long process:
2 years getting top GCSE results
+2 years getting top A Level results
+5 years in dental school
+1 year vocational training
+2 years getting top A Level results
+5 years in dental school
+1 year vocational training
TOTAL TIME = 10 YEARS
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You Need To Plan Early NOW.
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To become a UK dentist you will need to be accepted on a BDS course (or sometimes a BChd) at university. The subject you will be studying is Dentistry.
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Your application form will include your academic grades and subjects i.e. GCSE’s and A Levels.
Your application form will include your academic grades and subjects i.e. GCSE’s and A Levels.
Universites look for specific subjects and specific grades that they want you to have studied.
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You must know what these are early on so you can make the right decisions EVEN BEFORE YOU’VE CHOSEN YOUR GCSE’S OR A LEVELS if possible.
You must know what these are early on so you can make the right decisions EVEN BEFORE YOU’VE CHOSEN YOUR GCSE’S OR A LEVELS if possible.
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Some univeristes accept A/S levels again you need to now who accepts what and what is expected early on.
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Some univeristes accept A/S levels again you need to now who accepts what and what is expected early on.
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Another part of your application asks about areas such as Relevant Work Experience, Extra Ciricular Activites and you are also required to complere a large section giving a Personal Statement about yourself. You will also need a Referee.
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Some dental schools require you to sit UKCAT (UK Clinical Apptitude Test) and some don’t.
Some dental schools require you to sit UKCAT (UK Clinical Apptitude Test) and some don’t.
All of these areas need CAREFUL CONSIDERATION EARLY ON, don’t wait till your ready to apply to dental school and then panic that you have missed some critical area.
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Being prepared early on is the key, if you know what will impress the admissions tutors when the time comes you can be miles ahead of the crowd.
Being prepared early on is the key, if you know what will impress the admissions tutors when the time comes you can be miles ahead of the crowd.
But wait…it gets more interesting..
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Did you also know that Dentistry is ONE OF THE MOST (IF NOT THE MOST) competitive course to get ACCEPTED ON at university in the UK today?
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Did you also know that Dentistry is ONE OF THE MOST (IF NOT THE MOST) competitive course to get ACCEPTED ON at university in the UK today?
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I Recently Read In The Daily Telegraph That Dentisty As A Course Has The Highest Ratio Of Applications To Available Positions Than Any Other University Course In The UK..
I Recently Read In The Daily Telegraph That Dentisty As A Course Has The Highest Ratio Of Applications To Available Positions Than Any Other University Course In The UK..
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For example 871 STUDENTS APPLIED to Birmingham dental school last year for JUST 60 OPENINGS…
For example 871 STUDENTS APPLIED to Birmingham dental school last year for JUST 60 OPENINGS…
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Dr Alka Why Is It So Competitive?
Dr Alka Why Is It So Competitive?
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The role of a dentist involves much more than just pulling teeth.
The role of a dentist involves much more than just pulling teeth.
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You are required to calm nervous patients, design and discuss treatment plans, analyse x rays, conduct surgical procedures such as extracting wisdom teeth, conduct root fillings, fit crowns and dentures.
You are required to calm nervous patients, design and discuss treatment plans, analyse x rays, conduct surgical procedures such as extracting wisdom teeth, conduct root fillings, fit crowns and dentures.
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You are also required to work as part of a close team, amongst many other neccessary skills and attributes.
You are also required to work as part of a close team, amongst many other neccessary skills and attributes.
A dentist has to make decisions based on sound ethical, moral and scientific principles, exercise initiative and personal responsiblity.
As a healthcare professional providing a caring service for the local community you will be working in close contact with many people.
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For some the prestige of the becoming a dentist and getting the Dr’s title can be very appealing.
For some the prestige of the becoming a dentist and getting the Dr’s title can be very appealing.
Financially the job can also be very rewarding often carrying a six figure salary and great job prospects and security for life.
It is for these reasons that dentist are both professionaly and higly competent in their role.
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As a result of all of the above factors successfuly applying and securing a place at dental school has become very, very competitive.
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This has led to a huge increase in applications for dentistry BDS courses in the UK.
This has led to a huge increase in applications for dentistry BDS courses in the UK.
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Many students meet the Minimum Academic Requirements to get into dental school and so all applications are considered within a competitive environment.
Many students meet the Minimum Academic Requirements to get into dental school and so all applications are considered within a competitive environment.
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Therfore many dental schools will endeavour to consider OTHER FACTORS IN ADDITION TO EXAM RESULTS!
Therfore many dental schools will endeavour to consider OTHER FACTORS IN ADDITION TO EXAM RESULTS!
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Usually No Dental School Offers are made without an interview.
Usually No Dental School Offers are made without an interview.
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Interviews are usually conducted by at least two senior members usually from the clinical and biomedical sciences staff.
Interviews are usually conducted by at least two senior members usually from the clinical and biomedical sciences staff.
The aim of the interview is to assess your personal qualities and to find out whether you have the the potential to become a successful member of the dental profession.
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You need to know how to express yourself at the interviews and how to highlight your best qualites in the most effective way.
You need to know how to express yourself at the interviews and how to highlight your best qualites in the most effective way.
It would really help if you had an idea of what type of questions to expect and what the interview panels criteria for selection are.
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Dr Alka What are the Benefits Of Becoming A Denitst?
Dr Alka What are the Benefits Of Becoming A Denitst?
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Working as dentist can be very rewarding and fulfilling:
Working as dentist can be very rewarding and fulfilling:
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- Great job prospects you can work in lots of different fields from the NHS, Private Practice
- Great job prospects you can work in lots of different fields from the NHS, Private Practice
or even the RAF
- Job Satisfaction, dentistry is a Caring Profession, so very fulfilling helping people out of pain
or with cosmetic dentistry i.e. increasing someones confidence.
- Working with people, a pillar of the local community
- Great job flexibility, work part time or full time etc
- Great job security
- Six figure salary working just a 37 hour week
- Innovative field with lots of new technological advancements e.g. laser drilling etc
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An Average NHS Dentist In The UK Earns £100,000+ Six-Figure Salary
Working An Average 37 Hour Week,
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Dentistry Is A Caring Profession and Can Be A Very Fulfiling & Rewarding
Career As You Are Providing Essential Healthcare and Helping people..
An Average NHS Dentist In The UK Earns £100,000+ Six-Figure Salary
Working An Average 37 Hour Week,
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Dentistry Is A Caring Profession and Can Be A Very Fulfiling & Rewarding
Career As You Are Providing Essential Healthcare and Helping people..
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Ok Dr Alka, This Is All Very Interesting..
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But How Come Your Willing To Share ALL of This With Me?..
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It All Started When My Younger Brother Came Knocking At My Door,
For Career Advice..
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here’s what happend..
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Simply because of something which occurred to me when my younger brother came to me for career advice. I guided him through the whole process from what subjects to study, going over application forms with him, to role playing interview techniques that he would face with the panel etc.
Simply because of something which occurred to me when my younger brother came to me for career advice. I guided him through the whole process from what subjects to study, going over application forms with him, to role playing interview techniques that he would face with the panel etc.
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Many of his friends got rejected from the dental schools they applied to… but my brother followed the advice I gave him and I am proud to say he got the grades, flew through the interviews and application process. He was accepted by one of the top dental schools in the UK, he is now a qualified dentist working in private practice specialising in cosmetic dentistry.
Many of his friends got rejected from the dental schools they applied to… but my brother followed the advice I gave him and I am proud to say he got the grades, flew through the interviews and application process. He was accepted by one of the top dental schools in the UK, he is now a qualified dentist working in private practice specialising in cosmetic dentistry.
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This experience taught me lots of valuable lessons.. I have since mentored several students and they have achieved similar results and gone on to pursue thier chosen career as Dentists.
This experience taught me lots of valuable lessons.. I have since mentored several students and they have achieved similar results and gone on to pursue thier chosen career as Dentists.
and that’s when it hit me..
I then got thinking, I really enjoy helping students with career advice, maybe I could use my experience to help other students or parents by preparing them for a career and mentoring them along their path on how to become a dentist,
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I could have done with a mentor, something I wish I had when I was trying to work it all out on my own…….
I could have done with a mentor, something I wish I had when I was trying to work it all out on my own…….
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My method has really helped a lot of students and it can really work for you too..
My method has really helped a lot of students and it can really work for you too..
In response I have written this guide on how to become a dentist.
I Have Poured My Knowledge into a Simple practical guide called..
‘HOW TO BECOME A UK DENTIST – STEP-BY-STEP’
Written in Plain English,
For Beginners AND A level Students,
Full of Insider Tips and Sound Advice
For Complete Beginners
Step by Step we walk you through all the information you need to know to become a dentist.
We look at:
- Whats the Role of a dentist
- Are you suited to become a dentist
- What subjects to study GCSE, and at A Level
- Your Psychology – Believe you can do this
- What qualifications you need
- What extra ciricular activites to participate in
- What work experience you should be considering
- Dr Alka’s personal study tips
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and much more essential career information..
and much more essential career information..
Basically everthing you need to know EARLY ON to make the right decisons for your career ahead.
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Save yourself time and frustration, know if this is the right career choice for you, and if it is exactly
Save yourself time and frustration, know if this is the right career choice for you, and if it is exactly
what steps you need to take to make it happen.
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For A Level Students
For A Level Students
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Get insider tips on :
Get insider tips on :
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- Completing the UCAS forms
- Completing the UCAS forms
- How To Write Personal Statement Tipsand much, much more..
- Real Life Personal Statement Case Examples
- What to expect at the Interview
- Interview Tips
- How to prepare for Interviews
- 100 REAL Interview Questions
- Dr Alka’s Personal Study Tips
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We know how over whelming this can all seem on top of studying for your A levels.
We know how over whelming this can all seem on top of studying for your A levels.
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You are not alone, we have walked in your shoes.
You are not alone, we have walked in your shoes.
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If you want to become a dentist, who better to learn from than dentists who have actually been through the entire process..
If you want to become a dentist, who better to learn from than dentists who have actually been through the entire process..
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And You Too Can Use This INSIDER INFORMATION to start A Brand New Career…
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And You Too Can Use This INSIDER INFORMATION to start A Brand New Career…
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use my knowledge to save you time and frustration trying to work it out yourself.
- Know what to expect from the application process, prepare yourself and give yourself the best chance of getting accepted into dental school
- Give yourself a competive edge over other less prepared students
- Practice using the 100 sample interview questions to build your confidence
- Use My Personal Proven study tips to get the grades
- Don’t wait until its too late and then realise you’ve missed out something, know what is expected of you in advance and be prepared
your also going to want to know this…
Whether your ready to apply to University or Not,
‘THE UK DENTAL SCHOOL REPORT’ is packed from cover to cover with information on what all 16 UK Dental Schools are looking for when assesing Your Application.
- How to become a dentist
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YOU CANNOT GET THIS ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE UK..
YOU CANNOT GET THIS ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE UK..
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This is critical information for anyone considering how to become a dentist.
This is critical information for anyone considering how to become a dentist.
Inside you can look at each dental school one by one and at a glance you can see specifics like:.
- how many places to applications there are for a specific dental school,
- or how the interview is structured for a specific dental school,
- or what qualites are important for you to demonstrate on your personal statement for any given university.
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When admissions tutors look at your application they want to begin to develop some insight into what attracted an individual to dentistry in the first place, and what sustained and confirmed this choice.
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A string of A grades alone is no guarantee of a place,
When admissions tutors look at your application they want to begin to develop some insight into what attracted an individual to dentistry in the first place, and what sustained and confirmed this choice.
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A string of A grades alone is no guarantee of a place,
- admissions tutors want to know what motivates you,
- why dentistry,
- what skills have you demonstrated,
- what do you do in your spare time etc.
This guide lays it all out,
in fact…
DON’T JUST WAIT UNTIL YOUR READY TO APPLY TO DENTAL SCHOOL its even better if you know EARLY ON what they expect from you,
That way you can get involved in and make better decisions on YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE, which Clubs and Societes to join ETC
I’ll Be Honest, I Want You To Succeed,
My Reputation Depends On It!..
So, I’m Going to Go One Last Step Further…
I was going to set the price for ‘How To Become A Dentist’ career programme at £99.95.
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However, as I want my messege to go out to as many people who need it I’m not even going to charge you what you could make in one day when you qualify as a dentist.
However, as I want my messege to go out to as many people who need it I’m not even going to charge you what you could make in one day when you qualify as a dentist.
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Also, remember I’m giving you for a limited time only the BONUS Email Access, 1 months email access to me one on one to answer your personal questions on how to become a dentist
Also, remember I’m giving you for a limited time only the BONUS Email Access, 1 months email access to me one on one to answer your personal questions on how to become a dentist
(this offer is for a limited time only and will be withdrawn as soon as I have more students than I can handle, so be quick).
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To make this affordable for everyone who needs it the price I have set is £19.95, not bad for a programme that could bring you or someone you care about in £100,000+per year for the rest of your life.
To make this affordable for everyone who needs it the price I have set is £19.95, not bad for a programme that could bring you or someone you care about in £100,000+per year for the rest of your life.
And YES that INCLUDES EVERYTING I’ve Mentioned:
how to become a dentist in the UK
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YES, DR ALKA I WANT TO LEARN YOUR INSIDER TIPS ON HOW TO BECOME A DENTIST, PLEASE SEND ME MY ‘HOW TO BECOME A UK DENTIST – STEP BY STEP GUIDE’ AND if I order TODAY you will GUARANTEE me a copy of the
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Be informed and start your future as a dentist by taking action today. I do hope you enjoy it as much as I have.
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I look forward to hearing your success stories.
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I look forward to hearing your success stories.
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Dr Alka Bds
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Dr Alka Bds
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P.S. Save yourself time and hassle, get all the information you want to become a dentist practically handed to you on a silver platter.
I have done all the work for you. Remember I have put my name to this and my reputation depends on it.
I have done all the work for you. Remember I have put my name to this and my reputation depends on it.
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P.P.S. Remember ‘Someday becomes NO day’. All the best intentions in the world won’t reach your goals. You need to take some ACTION today to move toward your goal.
P.P.S. Remember ‘Someday becomes NO day’. All the best intentions in the world won’t reach your goals. You need to take some ACTION today to move toward your goal.
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YES, DR ALKA I WANT TO LEARN YOUR INSIDER TIPS ON HOW TO BECOME A DENTIST, PLEASE SEND ME MY ‘HOW TO BECOME A UK DENTIST – STEP BY STEP GUIDE’ AND if I order TODAY you will GUARANTEE me a copy of the
‘UK DENTAL SCHOOL REPORT 2011-2016′
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YES, DR ALKA I WANT TO LEARN YOUR INSIDER TIPS ON HOW TO BECOME A DENTIST, PLEASE SEND ME MY ‘HOW TO BECOME A UK DENTIST – STEP BY STEP GUIDE’ AND if I order TODAY you will GUARANTEE me a copy of the
‘UK DENTAL SCHOOL REPORT 2011-2016′
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TESTIMONIALS:
TESTIMONIALS:
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Juzar
Juzar
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Getting AAAABBBBCCD in my gcses wasn’t the best start to trying to apply for dental school, I knew my options were limited and decided to roam the internet and luckily stumbled upon this very amazing guide. Containing an astonishing 100 practice interview questions which I was doing in the car and in the common room almost every day towards the interview. I managed to get an offer of AAA at Dundee University, currently rated by the Guardian as the 2nd best UK dental university, through excellent personal statement and university choosing help offered by both the guide and Dr ALka herself! After bearing in mind the great study techniques also in the guide I ended up getting A*A*A as my A-level results!
Getting AAAABBBBCCD in my gcses wasn’t the best start to trying to apply for dental school, I knew my options were limited and decided to roam the internet and luckily stumbled upon this very amazing guide. Containing an astonishing 100 practice interview questions which I was doing in the car and in the common room almost every day towards the interview. I managed to get an offer of AAA at Dundee University, currently rated by the Guardian as the 2nd best UK dental university, through excellent personal statement and university choosing help offered by both the guide and Dr ALka herself! After bearing in mind the great study techniques also in the guide I ended up getting A*A*A as my A-level results!
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I would definitely recommend this guide to anyone looking to apply for dentistry as the help is top quality, irreplaceable and near enough essential to getting a real shot at becoming a dentist, especially if you have no idea as to what you might be getting yourself into!!!
I would definitely recommend this guide to anyone looking to apply for dentistry as the help is top quality, irreplaceable and near enough essential to getting a real shot at becoming a dentist, especially if you have no idea as to what you might be getting yourself into!!!
Its been a great 2 years, the journey’s been awsome and good luck to anyone reading this and wanting to become a dentist!,
Juzar
Hi Dr Alka, Just me here, hope you are doing well! I’m just letting you know how first year went for me, sorry about the long gap in replies. Thanks a lot for your help and encouragement around Christmas time, I managed to pull myself together and got some great results. Then at the end of year exams I did really well in again and they invited me in for a VIVA where they each took it in turn to grill me! And eventually I finished the year with an overall distinction!
Thanks very much for all the help you gave me over the years it really was invaluable, I’m always telling dental applicants to grab your ebook if they can! I’m just about to start second year now (very exited) I’v just got some extracted teeth from my dentist which we’ll be using to practise on next year! (as well as a boot load full of old dental textbooks!) I’ll make sure to keep in touch and let you know how the years going!
Thanks again!
Juzar
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This truly is inspirational. I always had the ambition of becoming a dentist – i had the grades and all, but never actually had the guts to get up and fully decide that this is what i wanted to do. But now after reading how motivated and enthusiastic you are towards your career and how you are so openly willing to help anyone – this truly opened my eyes and showed me how much i ACTUALLY want this!
Thank you so much! And yes i will be purchasing this guide and hopefully it will help me to get that place at University!
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Hi Zara
Thank you so much for the message. I am so glad you are going to go and do it. If it is what you want, it truly is worth it and will give you so much pleasure and satisfaction
The guide will really help you get in by giving you the edge you need to get into dental school. i wish you a lot of Luck
Alka
I am only fourteen years old and I have always wanted to become a dentist as it changed me completely when I went to the dentist for the first time. Recently I had two teeth pulled one taking up to twenty in what everyone calls the dreaded chair but it wasn’t even that bad. I also have really good hand eye co ordination and I would to become a dentist in this modern era.
Getting AAAABBBBCCD in my gcses wasn’t the best start to trying to apply for dental school, I knew my options were limited and decided to roam the internet and luckily stumbled upon this very amazing guide. Containing an astonishing 100 practice interview questions which I was doing in the car and in the common room almost every day towards the interview. I managed to get an offer of AAA at Dundee University, currently rated by the Guardian as the 2nd best UK dental university, through excellent personal statement and university choosing help offered by both the guide and Dr ALka herself! After bearing in mind the great study techniques also in the guide I ended up getting A*A*A as my A-level results!
I would definitely recommend this guide to anyone looking to apply for dentistry as the help is top quality, irreplaceable and near enough essential to getting a real shot at becoming a dentist, especially if you have no idea as to what you might be getting yourself into!!!
Its been a great 2 years, the journey’s been awsome and good luck to anyone reading this and wanting to become a dentist!,
Juzar
Hi. reading this has made me want to work harder in achieving a career as a dentist. I love the all lot. I am still a little puzzled about what subjects to take in IB seeing as am not doing A levels. Was wondering if someone could possibly help me? I am a little worried knowing that the work of a dentist is very competative and that my IGCSE grades where average and not anything special, but hopefully things might just turn around.
Hi Quickstar,
You can and will get there, key is you believe it can happen and work at it.
Juzar, I am so proud of you and am very honoured I was able to work with you
Hamda, If you are going to focus on any subjects , make sure that you really do biology, human biology , chemistry and maths, english and either physics or art…all of these are rlatable to dentistry.
If your grades of your GCSE’s are not that great, you may think about redoing them ? Some universities will do expect 6/7 A/A*
You can do it if you really want to, put your mind to it, focus, say No to your friends
and other distractions for a a year or two..
Good luck..
Alka
Hiya Alka I have a brother-in-law who’s a dentist, but I just wanted to ask, what GCSE and A Level grades did you get? I just finished GCSEs, and I’m kinda worried. I got 3A*s, 4 Distinctions (in IT, an OCR Nat certificate equiv to 4 A/A*s) and 5 As and a B. Is this enough? Or shall I retake some? Email me with the reply please
rehma017@hotmail.com. I’m looking forward to buying this guide.
Thanks.
Thanks for the comment
The GCSE’s Seem really great.The strictest uni’s want 6/7 A/A*’s and you seem to have that..
I would more be concerned now with your A levels as well as extra curricular activities
My A levels were 2A’s and a B in bio,chem and maths…my GCSEs were not the greatest with 11 being A, B’s and C’s….they were not as strict as they are now,…..I would probably get in with my A levels but not GCSE’s!
I wish you luck
Alka
I am now worried after reading these messages as I only got 2B’s 4C’s 1D and 1E in my GCSE’s, So i have no chance i getting into Dental school
Is there a way i can become a Dentist with these?? Please reply
Hi Norne
Thank you for the message
the first thing I want to say is “don’t worry”
The results you have probably are not what the dental schools are looking for, BUT You still have a chance
And this is what you need to do
Retake some of your GCSE’s while you take your first year of A levels.
This means you will be working very very hard, but it is possible
You can do this if you decide you wil deedicate your next two yearso your life….It is up to you
You still have a chance so if you choose you are going to work hard and do it, you will have a good chance
Let us know what you are going to decide…
There are always other routes,
Take care
Alka
Thanks for the advise, i will check with my college about retaking some of my exams. Once again Thanks
Hi Dr.Alka, I too am interessted in Dentistry but i am worried that i am unable to go to a reasonabley well university.I have similar grades to Norne because i moved from the UK to Uganda during my IGCSE course
and i wouldnt mind retaking them its just that i am doing my IB and its 2years of extremeley hard work that i cant offord to side-track. So i am wondering if there is another way to go about it and i am currently interesting in going abroad for uni like canada but i am wondering if uni’s accept IB certificates of SL chemistry and Biology or HL Biology and SL chem?
I understand that i am in a sticky situation and was wondering if you could help me get some answers.
I’d really appriciate your help please.
Thank you.
Hi Hanna
I can seeyou are in a bit of a sticky situation
If you would like to go to Cananda, you will need to find out exactly what you will need from their universities as I do not really know.
In tems of here, You will need rasonably good GSCE’s to get into University, so you really haven’t gt a choice, if you want to get in with retaking them.
The other option is call 4-5 Universities and ask to speak to thier admissions department. Tell them what you are doing and what grades you have got and ask them how likely you are to get in.
They will tell you what grades they expect minimum, that way you cn decide what you want to do
Good Luck
Alka
Hi this is me Adnaan.
I was just liking to ask what would be the best subjects to take for A -Levels because i am a year 11 student and i cant decide which subjects i want to choose to do denistry in the future.
Hi Adnaan,
thanks for your email
You have to take biology and chemistry
Ddepending on the university you want to go to you can choose your remainig A level and AS level
Some universities want you to choose a science or a maths, others don’t mind. I have this all in the uni guide book….so it is worth looking at
Also make sure you do enough work experience and the right work experience and the right extra curricular activities as they are really important
Good luck
Alka
dr alka i still have another question if i get b’s in the sciences would the dental universities exept me or if i got an A in one of them is there a good chance of getting in. but also if i pick maths in A-Levels, is there also another subject i can choose besides that.
Thanks Alka
Hi Dr Alka,
My Name is Milan.
That is just amazing how successful you are. My dream is to really help people and make them happy, and in a way when you see your client happy that make you happy so work is its own reward!!! = ) i am in the middle of doing my GCSE’s right now and hopefully i will get the grades to pass, but i am not an A* student but is it still possible to become a Dentist?. ( i am A-C) IM TELLING THE TRUTH NO LIE.=) =)….I really want to make my family Proud of me because i am the oldest grandchild and going to be the first to go to College and University.( Well i am planning on going) I am going to be the first one to go to College and University and the first one even thinking about become a dentist,But i really want to do it but some where in my mind there is doubt because i am a little bit scared and i think that it will be hard. But if my set my mind to it then anything is possible RIGHT!! And if you really want something in life then you should go after it.!!! Thank you for reading.. I would love to hear what you think.=). Also i thought i would tell you that in the next half term holiday’s i am going for a little work experience at a dentist place
maybe for a week, would that help my studies ???? =) =)
Adnaan different universities want different grades, that is hy I have written a 30 page book on just the Universities. If you ae serious about this, Work hard at your exams, there is not really another way around it. Get the book s well to give you the advantage
Good luck
alka
Milan
I was the first in my family to go to university and it does make the family proud. You can do it…you just will have to work hard. Some universities will expect better grades then others, so work and get the bst grades possible
You can always retake with your first year of A levels
You need more then just one work experience, you need at least 2 and 2 different ones
Please red the book to help you
Good luck
Alka
Thanks for that Dr Alka
That make me feel better about myself and i will go and buy your book and check it out. can i buy your book only online or any book store i.e Water Stones or WHSmith..????
If i have any more questions i will stay in touch. =)
Thank you soooo much again i really appreciate it.
x x x =) =) = D
That is great!
You can only get my book online becaue it is an electronic book which comes up on the computer. This is better for you so that I can update it and you get the latest information for every year you want to apply
I hope that helps
Good luck
Alka
Hi dr Alka, Its hanna again. I have been doing a little research and found that uni’s in canada only offer dentistry to canadian citizens and im british, other then that they offer dental hygeinist. I dont kno much about dental hygienist and i really wanted to be a cosmetic dentist
I am still looking around but say if i was to take dental hygienist, could i come back to uni and then become a fully qualified dentist? Is there more than way of becoming a dentist? I am really depressed because not only is my igcse not supporting me but i feel as if theres no abosolute hope. Some unis in london do offer a predental year would that be helpfull especially with my IB certificate? Cosmetic dentist is my aim and i really need help to get there. I am working super hard this year to get the best grade in my bio and chem but am doing them in standard but i got the teachers to consider me for higher if i do well in my tests. D: are there other possibilties dr alka.
Thank you once again.
Hi
I got 1 a* 8 a and a b in bio at gcse but I’m redoing the bio
Is this good enough?
Plus do unis think of d of e, and community service as enough extra curricxular activities whar else could I do
Pls reply by email xx
Hi Hanna,
You need to call the unis you want to go to in Uk and see what options you have. About Canade I really dont knw, but for UK, you can call them and see what they suggest to you. Then take it from there.. it might mean you have to do an extra retake year…1 year in the whole picture of things is worth it and wont be that long. So first ring all the uni’s tell them what you have and how you should proceed to have achance to get into thier uni. You also need to focus where you want to be canada/uk, then work towards it
Good luck
ALka
Hi Geaorgina
Your GCSE’s are great
Please make sure you do work experience and something with your hands to show you are good with them
Good lluck
Alka
Hi Dr Alka
My name is Anita. I’m currently in A2, however I didn’t get good grades for my AS this year
For my GCSEs I got 7A* and 4As, but for AS i got BBDD. I was really dissapointed and didn’t realise that I would get these grades. But I still really want to be a dentist. I’m not sure if I’ll get into a university as dentistry has become so competetive and I’m planning to retake the exams and get all As for my subjects
Would it be better for me to apply to a BioMedical course, then do a post-graduate? If you have any suggestions please let me know
Thanks
Anita
Hi Anita
I am sorry about that.
What you need to do is get the grades you are and then apply. If you really want to dentistry then you can apply after getting the grades and you may get in through clearing or for the following year
That is better the takeing a 3 year degree
But mae sure you work really hard and do all the work experience and the things I have written in the book
Good luck
Alka
Thank you so much for your help!
Hi,
I am 15 (year 11) and I really want to be a dentist. I am not worried about my results because I know that if I put the effort in I can get really good grades, my only problem is extra curricular stuff. I have grade 2 cello and I am teaching myself to play guitar but I don’t really have anything special. I will try and spend the next few years cramming in as many extra curricular activities as I can but what do you reccomend I should do to give me the best chance of getting in to university
Thanks
Hi Jess
You don’t need to be anything special in the extra curricular activity
Just need to do some that show you have the qualities a dentist needs
Also you need good work experience, get the book and you will
see some tips that you can use, it is too much to write here
keep studying
Good Luck
alka
Thanks
I want to be a dentist but I don’t know if I got the high enough grades? I got Health and social care double award A*, Religous studies A*, English Literature A, Core science, double science, french, maths, english language B and Design and technology (shrot course) D? I have already and I am planning on doing loads of extra curriculum activites, work experience, getting a high mark on the UKCAT test and doing great is AS levels (I am in my first year). Do i still have a chance, be honest?
Hi Lindsay
Yes you do have a chance but please make sure you choose to apply to the right Uni’s as some will want you to have 6/7 A/A*’s and others are not so strict.
I have sorted these out in the university guide and can’t remember as there are quite a few
You do have a chance is you do well in your AS levels and do the work experience and good extra curricular activities
Good luck and work hard
alka
Hi im 12 years old and really wan to become a dentist, i have already done quite a few extra cirucular activities (bronze/silver award in scouts and will soon have gold, grade 2 french horn, 1 belt from black in karate) i was wondering what GCSE’s to take? I get high grades in class top in maths xD 1st or 2nd in science and about 1st or 2nd in english, will i be able to become a dentist if i keep it up?
Hi Andy
You are doing very well and if you keep it up I am sure you will get there
In your GCSE’s make sure you take sciences and extra biology if possible, and anything else you can think of that relates to dentistry
Psychology, woodwrok or anything else to show you are good with your hands
Anything at all that could be related
and make sure you get at least 6-7 A/A*’s
Good luck
alka
Thanks for advice ill keep it in mind
Hi
I’m an A level atudent who just recived her A levels and i got ABB now i know this isn’t good enough for dentistry but after all the work experience I know i want to do this. Now i don’t know whther i should resit exams and how many uni’s accept resit applicants. Or if i should just do a biomed degree and then apply.
Hi Anita,
Yes you can resit, and tehre are certain unis that do accept resits, but you will need AAA. In my university guide I do go through all the ones that do accept resits and what they would want, but it is too much to write here
You can also go down the BSc route but you will be wating an extra 2 years, and you will need at least a 2:1
Good luck
alka
Hi Alka, i have purchased the guide, where can i find the link?
Hi Zain,
Good to see your committed to your future. Please check your email for the link I ahve re-sent you.
Best Of Luck
Dr Alka
Great blog 10/10! Bookmarked
Hello, i’m a year 10 student and i really want to become a dentist, i decided about 4 months ago just from a trip to the dentist.I decided this is the career path i wanted to take as i know how much pain i was in and would love to help people overcome pain, I would just like to no what Gcse’s i will need to get, i’m predicted: A-Science, A-I.t C-mathematics and B-English?
Hi Shannon,
Your Science predictions are great. You may need to work harder to get a better grade in Maths. Some universities will want more A/A*’s and others do not mind as much
I would say to have the best chance aim to get at least 6 A’s in your GCSE’s makeing sure you do well in your science, maths and english
Also make sure you do other things which will make you a good candidate like work experience and extracurricular activities. If you read my book you will see everything you need to do. The earlier you start the better since you will need time to complete the things which will increase your chances to get into dental school.
Good luck
Alka
Hi Dr Alka,
The advices are so helpful and i’m definitely getting the guide.=D
I haven’t read many books on dentistry. I was just wondering if you could please suggest some books that we could read if we want to do dentistry.
Thank you!
Hi Dr Alka,
. If its not too late what do I need to do.
I am currently working in IT and have education up to Masters Level. I always wanted to be a dentist. I was wondering if I can pursue this path now or is it too late for me as I have just turned 30
Kind Regards,
Talha
Hello Eva
To be honest there is not another book which is why i wrote one
the best way to find out if you want to become a dentist is to do work experience. It will make you realise what being a dentist is about
Good luck
alka
Hi Talha
It is not too late for you, I had a student in my year who was 35, so it is very possible. You can pesue this path
I would call the iuniversities which you would like to go to and ask them what they would want from you and then do it
Also you will benefit from doing the right work experience and extracurricular activities
Godo luck
alke
Dr Alka, I am really worried about my career now. I am doing A levels at the moment and the subjects I study are:
Biology, chemistry, psychology and maths.
Im in my first year of collage.
My GCSE results are not very good. I got 3A’s 4B’s and 3C’s.
Is it possible I could get into dentistry with those gcse grades?
hi dr alka
Your really motivating and inspiring but i don’t belive that i can do it and acheive what is accepted of me to go college and then uni but the thing is that Im only 14 and havn’t done my choices yet i’m in second set so im not that dome anyway can you tell me what subjects to do and what grades will be needed of me please reply back
Dear Dr Alka
One more thing you said on this page that it takes 10 years to qualify to become a pro dentist and how are you going to afford your daily life needs when you havn’t got income flow
Reply back please