Dental Specialty Training in the South West
Dental Specialty Training in the South West will allow you to develop the skills necessary to become a Specialist or Consultant in your chosen speciality and we have a high standard of training thanks to our team of professional educators who are passionate about their specialty fields.
We provide supportive training environments in units in all counties across the region and aim to give you a such positive training experience that you will want to stay in the region to pursue your career after completion. The South West is proud to offer training programmes in the following dental specialties:
Recruitment
Recruitment to Dental Specialty Training (DST) posts in the United Kingdom is through the national selection process led by the various National Recruitment Offices.
Details for applications to all specialties can be found at www.dental.hee.nhs.uk
Resources
Dental Gold Guide Application Forms
Views of current Specialty Trainees
“The South West has a strong academic and research culture with good opportunities to get involved alongside clinical work. There is an active and supportive trainee group, and trainees are encouraged to explore their professional interests. The region is well connected for work and life outside of training.”
Sophie Rimmer, ST1, OMFP
“I really enjoy doing my speciality training in the South West. I moved here for my training and have found it to be a lovely part of the country to live and work.”
Kate Mortiboy, ST3, Special Care Dentistry
“Training in the Southwest has been fantastic with excellent opportunities in a variety of settings, all whilst being able to live in a beautiful part of the country with easy access to the coast and countryside. There are great opportunities to network with other trainees and really get to know those in other specialties, which is supported through the regional trainee group that meets regularly”
Georgia Hallett, St3, Paediatric Dentistry