Knowledge of Dentistry
What do you know about the GDC
The General Dental Council, also known as the GDC, is the regulatory body for dental professionals. Their aim is to protect patients and to protect th...
What are the similarities and differences between a medical doctor and a dentist?
The interviewer is obviously looking for you to recognise the similarities and differences between a medical doctor and a dentist, but they also want...
Dentists need to be empathetic and sympathetic, how are these different?
Empathy refers to understanding where someone is coming from. Essentially 'putting yourself in their shoes'. Being empathetic in dentistry means under...
What do you know about private and NHS dentistry?
There are a lot of points to talk about with this question, but you should follow a structure. Focus on the defining features of NHS and private denti...
How have you developed your manual dexterity skills?
This is a great way to showcase how well you work with your hands. You can talk about any hobbies you partake in that requires good manual dexterity s...
What do you know about the concept of preventative dentistry?
The dentistry that is practised today focuses on prevention rather than your classic 'drill and fill'. Here are some key aspects of preventative denti...