University of Bristol - Open Day 12 June 2026
12 Jun 2026, 08:30
Bristol
Open to registered Dental Care Professionals with suitable orthodontic experience, our Orthodontic Therapy training programme will enable you to become a competent clinician with the necessary skills, knowledge and behaviours to work as an Orthodontic Therapist.
As well as being able to register with the General Dental Council (GDC), you will gain the skills to modify practice throughout your career in response to scientific and technical advances in the field.
Bristol Dental School is located in a £36 million purpose-built Dental School. You will have exclusive access to cutting-edge technology, state-of-the-art facilities and experienced dental professionals. University of Bristol Dentistry is ranked 2nd in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2026), with outstanding results for our research in the Research Excellence Framework 2021.
You will be taught pre-clinical skills in our brand-new training facilities prior to commencing your clinical training in your workplace under supervision of your clinical supervisor. You will benefit from a variety of teaching methods during your training that will help you to develop the confidence to deliver tailored advice and orthodontic care within the GDC scope of practice as an Orthodontic Therapist.
https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/media/postgraduate/admissions-statements/2026/pgdip-orthodontic-therapy.pdf
It is essential that candidates hold a General Dental Council (GDC) registerable DCP qualification, and hold current registration with the GDC. You must have secured a UK-based clinical training practice that can provide a minimum of 23 hours a week of chairside direct clinical experience, supervised by an orthodontic specialist currently registered in this capacity with the UK General Dental Council.
It is desirable that UK Dental Nurse applicants hold two or more Post-Registration qualifications from the following list:
OR
If your qualifications are not listed above, we may consider an alternative UK General Dental Council registered DCP qualification or alternative level 3 qualifications. Please see the programme's Admissions Statement for a full list of accepted alternative qualifications.
See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to an 8% increase in fees each year.
For more information, please view the programme page on our website.
Email:choosebristol-pg@bristol.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0) 117 394 1649
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