mydentist Career Simulation: Dentist

Overview This Career Simulation explores what it's really like to work as a Dentist at mydentist. You'll find out how Dentists support patients' oral health, confidence, and general wellbeing – not just their teeth. You'll explore the qualifications, skills, and daily responsibilities the role demands, then take on a realistic patient scenario to practise explaining a diagnosis clearly and kindly. By the end, you'll have a well-rounded view of dentistry as a career and the chance to reflect on whether it's the right path for you. What's Included Through this Career Simulation, you'll explore key themes, expert insights, and a realistic patient scenario that will prepare you for a future in dentistry. You'll take part in interactive content and a hands-on activity to help build your understanding of the role. Lesson Overviews Career Overview - An introduction to life as a Dentist at mydentist. You'll learn what the role really involves and discover why dentistry is such a varied and rewarding career. Qualification & Skill Requirements - Find out how to become a Dentist, including the GCSEs, A levels, and UCAT score you'll need, plus what to expect at interview. You're not expected to know everything a Dentist knows clinically before applying – that's what you'll study at university. Interviewers are looking for well-rounded applicants with strong communication and teamwork skills, rather than specific clinical knowledge. Daily Activities - Discover the wide range of tasks a Dentist carries out day to day, from check-ups and fillings to extractions and emergency appointments. You'll also learn how responsibilities can differ depending on the area of Dentistry someone chooses to work in. Career Progression - Learn about the many ways a Dentist can specialise and progress, from further study to hospital-based training, and how mydentist supports its Dentists to develop throughout their career. Challenges & Rewards - Explore the everyday challenges Dentists face, such as managing nervous patients and busy schedules, alongside the rewards of easing pain, building confidence, and improving patients' lives. Salary & Benefits - An honest look at what Dentists can expect to earn at different career stages, and the flexibility and self-employed status that many Dentists enjoy. Meet the Expert - Hear directly from a real Dentist at mydentist about their career journey and what they love most about the role. Activity - Step into a Dentist's shoes with a realistic patient scenario. You'll practise explaining a diagnosis clearly and kindly to a nervous patient and their parent. Reflection Activity - Reflect on what you've learned about a career in dentistry and whether it's a path you'd like to explore further.