Every dentist has to undertake a 5-year undergraduate course at university.
Specialist Dental Training: Becoming a Cosmetic Dentist
Different universities have different programs. Some of the top universities will provide a superior level of training and a better understanding of the treatment protocols and techniques. This gives dentists basic foundational knowledge. Thereafter, the dentist must do a one-year vocational training program whereby they work as a salaried dentist for a dental practice. As part of this program, they also attend various lectures and training on additional components of dentistry.
See: Dentistry – Top UK University Subject Tables and Rankings 2019 – Complete University Guide.
Becoming a cosmetic dentist
Following six years of study, the dentists are pretty much left to their own devices as to what other further education and learning they acquire
However, in an ever-changing world of new innovations and methods in practically every field of dentistry, it is vital that a dentist remains at the forefront of such modernisations.
The General Dental Council have a specific requirement of a certain number of learning hours that a dentist and dental team must acquire every five years.
There are also standards of practice that all dentists must adhere to:
Our experienced dentists who make up our dental staff at the Perfect Smile Practice have all completed numerous courses and learning programs in various fields of dentistry, including cosmetic, orthodontic and restorative. They have all invested heavily in advanced post-graduate education which has given them the competitive edge since they have a better and fuller understanding of cosmetic and other treatment procedures, like dental implants.
In order to do dentistry well, our dentists have acquired knowledge, skills and experience in collaborative areas such as bite (occlusion), smile designing, orthopaedics, veneers and other cosmetic treatments.
Due to extensive experience and education over the last 30-40 years, our dentists have become renowned clinicians with much respect from their fellow professionals.
See: Dr Rahul Doshi voted into the Top 50 most influential UK dentists.