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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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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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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.
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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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@Den123
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purchase and will be able to re-send you another copy.
Dear Dr Alka,
I was wondering if you could help me by recommending a good dental anatomy book for beginners. I will be applying for dental school soon and thought it would be a good idea to buy a book on dental anatomy and prepare myself in terms of understanding the basics. I have seen a few books on amazon.co.uk but thought i would ask for your recommendation before i spend £40+ on the wrong book.
Looking forward to hearing from you
Ivan
hi its me again,
im really confused because when i click ‘pay now, its not letting me choose an option that says ‘visa debit’ but it only says ‘visa/electron’ or something like that. and your website only says pay by credit card or paypal. im not sure what to do because i want to pay it using my own card but i dont have a credit card because im only 15.
and when i get the chance to buy it, can i download it the book straight away?
@Ann
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Yes, once you completed payment you can download the program straight away.
Hi, i was just wondering that in my gcse’s i only obtained A*AAABBBBCC from what i can remember and in my AS’s i achieved A(economics) B(Biology and Maths) and a D(Chemistry), should i still apply to dentistry this coming year through ucas as I know if i retake a few exams i could achieve A*A*Aa at the end of my A2?
Hello ,I am going into Year 10 and was wondering what are the minimum grades I should achieve in my up coming exams in the following subjects:
- Maths
- English
- Science
I have chosen my options and wondering if any of these would help me in becoming a a dentist ( Art & Design, ICT and Sports)?
I was also wondering if any of my extra curriculum activities would help too like:
- Most Sports Clubs After School
- Lifeguarding Classes
is there anything other activities I would need to do ??
Dr.alka
my name is davina and im in year 10 im doing ocr in science nd i need all the hepl i can because i want to be a good dentist nd have a good career
DEAR DR ALKA,
i am now purchasing your book. currently im doing a levels and its my first year, i chose biology, chemistry, maths and business and i am very determined to gets As. but i was wondering do all unis look at your gcse grades? its just i did not manage to get a/a* i got 6 b’s and 4 c and 1 d. (i wish somehow by magic i could turn the 6bs into 6 as haha) but say if there was unis that didnt look at your gcse grades, are they still good dentistry unis to get into?
what do you think i should do? retake my gcse or just look at unis who dont look at gcse grade?
I am studying dentistry in Hungary and wanted to know if I can have some help in how a foreigner can start working dentistry in UK? What procedure should he/she go through?
Many thanks in advance
I’ve read some excellent stuff here. Certainly value bookmarking for revisiting. I surprise how so much attempt you’ve made to make this kind of fantastic informative website.
am 14 doing and currently in year nine and i was thinking of becomig a densist in the future. it seems like a job i would be willing to do and prepare for. In my school i am not the brighest but am also not dumb. Am avarge! would being a dentist be a good carear since am not the brighest?help me!! thanks,gamu
Hi my name is obaid hamdard and recently im studying BETEC’S at trafford college as a Level one Diploma applied science. I realy like this field and wanna become dentist in the future. but unfortunitly i have bad grade in science from my GCSE i done in one year at school. i asked the career adviser that what shall i need to do? do i need to resit my GCSE or to do what???…..but they said all you can do for is to offer you BETEC’A levels….so it mean i should study four years wasting my time doing BETEC’S….however i want an advise from anyone what to do? do i need to continue my study as a BETECS because i heard that there is no place in univercity for those who been doing BETECS at the college….
thanks obaid hamdard from manchester..
After coming across your website I am most definitely interested in becoming a dentist. But there are certain things that worry me. First of all my age im 34 years old nearly. Secondly the tuition fees of the universities. But before I can even consider those issues. I dont have a science background. I have a Bachelors in Business Administration in which I got 2:2 and Advanced GNVQ in Business and Finance which I got Merit in. I have 7 GCSES in which i acheived 5 Cs including Maths and English. I have not enjoyed my work life since 22 and really after thinking hard am wanting to get into the rewarding career of dentistry. Of course by now you have already recognised the obstacles I have in the way to a dental career I am very motivated and am willing to work hard to become a dentist and realise I would be well into my early 40s if i am fortunate to become a dentist. You are a person of first hand knowledge and of academic brilliance. So I would like some honest advice from you on what I can do to attain my goal at 34 moving forward to become a dentist and live my dreams for reality. I am interested in buying your guide but some insight into the questions i asked would help in me making that ultimate career and life style change. Thanks and looking forward to hearing from.
Yours Sincerely,
Asif
Hi, i’ve baught the guide but was wondering if you could offer me some advice, i’m thinking about going to a university in canada/USA maybe Harvard but i have no idea how to and i’m trying to find information on entry requirements works experience etc…
Please could you help me
i have got predicted grades of gcse as 4 a’s and 5 b’s, is that good enough? also the subjects i have chosen for Alevels are Maths, Chemistry, Biology and Psychology, is that ok? what other subjects do i need or could i take to become a dentist? Thanks
Hello Dr. ALKA , hope your fine
i’m just a student in year 11 , and last year i got my grades in science and they are not that good , so i had to do BETC science , and some of my friends told me if your doing BETC science then you wont be able to be a dentist for some reason ,
actually last year i didn’t really care and i’m kinda new in the UK aswell.
so can you help me please , do you advice me to retake my science exams , or what shall i do ?
i’m looking forward to hear from you
Nada
Wow DR..ALKA..these testimonials are g8..if only i cud b part of thm and share g8 new..i too luv the career of dentistry its overwhelming… If only i cud help…in getting to see a brighter smile 4rm pipoz faces evryday.gting to knw and interact wth pipo n to build confidence in the.that wud be amazing..bt unfortunately am finacially incapable..bt beta stil i can thank u and the othoz 4 helping the world in oral health.
Dear Alka,
Hi, I am doing my M Clin. Dent. from the same University by Distance education. I am wondering how will an Indian born student can apply for BDS course.
Regards,
Stephen
Hi, my name is Sean and I have recently started college, with denistry at the back of my mind for a while now, unfortunately I only achieved 2A’s 8B’s and 3C’s in my GCSEs and have currently taken english combined, geography, 3D design and Business studies predicted 3A’s and a B grade. I was hoping to take the pre-dental course as I have not taken science subjects, what should I do and am I intelligent enough to persue becoming a dentist? Thanks
hey…
im currently doing my as levels in biology maths pyschology and ict. say if i dont get the preffered grades at the end of my alevels is there any route to get into dental school ie a access course of any sort, my sister is a traine doc and she got in through a access course so just wondering if there is one for dental school and if you do have knowledge of any do they still have entry requirments?
I am from India. Can i take admission in Uk dental colleges?
Hi my name is obaid hamdard and recently im studying BETEC’S at trafford college as a Level one Diploma applied science. I realy like this field and wanna become dentist in the future. but unfortunitly i have bad grade in science from my GCSE i done in one year at school. i asked the career adviser that what shall i need to do? do i need to resit my GCSE or to do what???…..but they said all you can do for is to offer you BETEC’A levels….so it mean i should study four years wasting my time doing BETEC’S….however i want an advise from anyone what to do? do i need to continue my study as a BETECS because i heard that there is no place in univercity for those who been doing BETECS at the college….
thanks obaid hamdard from Nottingham
I HAVE COMPLETED BDS AND I WANT DO COMESTIC DENTISTRY CAN YOU SUGGEST THE PROCESS FOR COMESTIC DENTISTRY
Hi there Dr.Alka, id like to ask a quick question, when i buy this pack of yours for £19.95 does it only come as a download or will it be an actual book that will be delivered to my house because all i see is ‘instant download’ and i would really like to carry this book around not just have it saved on my computer.
Thank you.
Lot of jobs are open for you in medical line. BDS is one of them.
Hi Dr Alka
I’m in the process of picking my A level options – but I don’t know what to pick for my fourth option- which is best for doing dentistry in the future, i’m definately picking chemistry, biology and maths, but I’m stuck inbetween french/psycology/history?
And I don’t if I even should do critical thinking as a fifth.
Thankyou
I appreciate the help
Yara
Hello Dr Alka
Before i start i would just like to say thank you very much for your help!!!i was so grateful when i came across this site.
My problem is that I would really like to become a dentist but i am worried that my GCSE grades are not good enough. I got 6 a’s 5 b’s a c in french and an e in ICT. I did tripple award science but i only achieved b’s in all three,though I did get an A in maths. I also have a level 2 BTEC with distinction and am currently taking maths,biology,chemistry and history at alevel. Please could you help me as I would like to know any neccessary steps I should take in order to achieve my dream.
Many thanks,grace.
i have bought the ebook but the link that was sent to me through my email isn’t working
hi dr alka
as well as working hard in studying to hopefully do well in my AS subjects in the summer, i was researching work experience etc. when i came across a course called ‘medlink’. im not sure if you’ve heard of this before, but if you have, please could you suggest whether or not it would be a good idea for me to attend this course.
thanks!
dr alkar,
what subjects do i need to take in high school and ciricular activites do i need to take part in participate please let me know asap
thanks;)
dr alkar
what subjects do i need to take in high school
also what ciricular activites do i need to participate in
please let me know as sooon as possible
thankyou
i wrote it wrong sorry
Hi Nipa,
Sorry about that, please check your email the correct working link has now been sent to you. Hope that helps and best of luck!
Hey Dr Alka
well i am 13 years of age living in london and my mum sugested the job of a dentish so i did a little reseach on the job and it turnes out i might have the potensial to becoming a dentist well that is what i think, i dont know if i should do it or not can you give me some more advice please.
hey Dr Alka,
I want to become a dentist, and i don’t know really which subject I have to care of for the most?. so can you tell me what I have to study for the most??
What is your advices to me??? I have one year more to do my GCCS
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Dear Dr. Alka,
My name is Isaq I am 22 years old. Becoming a dentist would be a dream come true for me. I have no relevant qualifications but I want to follow my dream because I fully believe in myself that one day I will qualify as a dentist! People tell me I will not make it as i am too old to be starting from scratch. My question for you, before I purchase your book, is ‘isit too late for me?’ and ‘do you recommend a 22 year old to follow this path?’
I would be greatful if you replied to my mail.
many thanks,
Isaq
p.s.
The is no doubt about me wanting to spend 10 years studying. This is my dream and I believe I can make it.
hi DR ALKA.
i’m a student in year 10. i have just done my first GCSE exame which is (sience biolygy).
i just wanted to ask about the exames i will be doing in dental school
(would it be one every year)or(one exame at the end of 5 years stdudy).
+ if you fail (them)or(it)can you still resit them or not. hi not what do you have to do next.
(replay back please) many Thanks:)
sorry mean IF NOT what do….
hi again
i was also wondering, do universities look down or not consider students who have re-sits in their a-levels?
thanks
hi my name is mo i want ask u if dont have gcse and a level, can i learn dentist in different way and be qualifiy for dentist.. because im are foreigner and my age is 30 years old.. if have way to study can u explain to me.. thank u
Hi dr.alka im having problems with my ebook as it is not allowing me to access/open the ‘ebook’ due to the book having to be ‘registered’ i have tried registering the book several times,but unfortunately the ebook seems to be ‘expired or removed’ according to the site.
It would be extrememly grateful if I could access the book.
thankyou.
Hi Alisha, please contact support via email qouting your username and passwords who will resolve this for you: support@learnhowtobecomeadentist.com
hi dr alka
im woundring if you could help me to sugest of doing dentist.
i’m in year 10 and achiving grade D to C in scince and english would you advise me to take dentisity or not.
many thanks and reply back as soon as possibe ….CHRIS
I ALLWAYS WANTED TO BE A DENTIST BUT I CHOOSE MY OPITION THIS WEEK IT WAS MATH SCIENCE AND ENGLISH WITH SPAIN HISTORY AND TRIPLE SCIENCE. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I CAN BE A DENTIST OR NOT IM JUST IN YR 9 I HOPE I HAVE A GOOD FEATURE AND IS THERE ANY DENTIST SCHOOLS I CAN GO 2 …..
thanks ALOT for this site its been more than helpful, im doing BTEC LEVEL 2 applied sciences and maths, English, would you say that’s fine if i get all Bs that are predicted from me or even higher?
i will also purchase both of your books in a couple of days
I would just liek to say to CHRIS, i am not sure, D to C is quite low and if you get them grades you may have to retake your exams. But only a few universities accept retakes so i would try and work very hard to acheive highere grades, to be a dentist you really need 6/7 A/A* and the universities are very high in standards so i would see, try to get your grades up and you never know you may have a chance
Hi I’am in year 8 and im considering becoming a dentist when im older, i work to the best of my ability in everything i do.
I just wonted to know how long does it take to become a dentist, and are theses the right options to take for my GCSE/a levels
Maths,English,Science,German,Drama would theses be okay for me to succeed.
Hi, I am an AS student,
Firstly I would like to say you are a great inspiration!
I need help with choosing my A2 subjects. I would like to ask you some questions so is it possible that we can communicate on email, I would really appreciate it. Thank you