How It Works

From choosing a named supervising dentist to your first day observing, here is exactly what to expect, written for dentists building a UK career.

1

Register

Create your account to access the portal and see practices across our UK network with their supervising dentists, specialties, and available dates.

  • Quick registration with your basic details
  • Instant access to your applicant portal
  • Browse practices and named supervising dentists UK-wide
2

Choose a practice & apply

Pick the practice and supervising dentist that fit your goals, by specialty, location, and dates, and apply directly from the portal. The only document you need to apply is your CV, the practice reviews your background from that.

  • Match to a supervising dentist by specialty and location
  • Apply directly from the practice listing
  • Your CV is the only document needed to apply
3

Approval & deposit

When the practice approves your application, a 25% deposit reserves your place. The clinical elective fee is from £500 per week, depending on the practice's location.

  • Secure card or bank payment through the portal
  • Your place is held once the deposit clears, pending eligibility checks
4

Submit your documents

There is nothing else to prepare up front. Once your place is reserved, you submit a standard bundle through the portal at your own pace, with deadlines and guidance from us at every step: proof of your dental qualification (or an enrolment letter if you are a final-year student), English-language evidence, passport, police clearance, and immunisation records (Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and TB screening). Some practices ask for their own forms, which we route to you directly.

  • Upload documents directly through your portal
  • Track your approval status in one place
  • Guidance from us at every stage
5

Start your clinical elective

Once the balance is paid and the practice has approved your documents, you begin. Your supervising dentist welcomes you on day one, sets out how the practice runs, and you start working alongside the clinical team.

  • Meet your named supervising dentist
  • You watch, ask questions, and learn alongside the clinical team
  • Support from us throughout your weeks on site

What's Included

  • Clinical elective at a private dental practice in our UK network
  • A named supervising dentist matched to your specialty interest
  • Observation of patient assessment, treatment planning, and the UK way of working
  • Personalised letter of recommendation from your supervising dentist
  • Certificate of completion
  • Invitation letter and visa guidance
  • Pre-arrival pack
  • Support from us throughout your weeks on site

Not Included

  • Flights to and from the UK
  • Accommodation (we share recommendations near your practice)
  • Visa application fee
  • Living expenses
  • Travel and health insurance (required)

Application Timeline

4-6 months before

Register and apply to a practice through the portal

3-5 months before

Receive practice approval & pay your deposit

2-3 months before

Apply for your visa (we provide your invitation letter)

Within 14 days of deposit

Pay the remaining balance

2-4 weeks before

Receive your pre-arrival pack

Day 1

Meet your supervising dentist and begin observing

What to Expect on Day 1

  • Arrive at your practice and meet your named supervising dentist
  • Tour of the practice and an introduction to the team
  • Overview of how the practice runs, dress code, schedule, expectations
  • A walk-through of the day's patient list and what you'll observe
  • Begin observing assessment, treatment planning, and chairside care

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost and when is payment due?

The clinical elective fee is from £500 per week, depending on the practice's location. A 25% deposit reserves your place when the practice approves you, and the balance is due 14 days after the deposit. Full details are in your approval email.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept bank transfer and major credit and debit cards. Payment details are provided in your approval email.

What is your cancellation and refund policy?

For full cancellation terms, see our Terms of Service.

Are there any hidden fees?

No. The weekly fee covers everything listed above. Your own costs, flights, accommodation, visa, living expenses, insurance, are separate, but there are no hidden charges from us.

Can I extend my clinical elective?

Yes. Additional weeks can be arranged with your supervising dentist subject to availability, at the same weekly rate.

I'm a dentist or dental student, is this for me?

Yes. Most people in our network are qualified dentists building UK clinical exposure ahead of the ORE or LDS Part 2 and UK job applications. Final-year dental students are welcome too. Its value is seeing UK assessment, consent, and treatment planning first-hand, and a credible UK reference for your applications.

Ready to Get Started?

Register to browse our UK network of practices and supervising dentists.

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