The application process for Orthodontics specialty training posts begins in January 2025. We’ll make offers towards the end of May.

Important: Accuracy

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Key dates

Oriel applications for new posts commencing from September/October 2025 will open on Thursday 9 January 2025.

Please note, the dates below are different to those on the Orthodontics ST4 timeline.

This round of recruitment is for posts that start in September/October 2025. All times are in UK local time (GMT or BST).

All applicants who have applied will be notified through Oriel of the posts available in this round. This will happen after the application closing date.

Recruitment timelines for Orthodontic ST1

January 2025

Applications open

Date: Thursday 9 January 2025

Time: 10am

Link: Oriel

Applications close

Late applications will not be accepted.

Date: Thursday 30 January 2025

April 2025

Interview 

Date: Tuesday 15 and Thursday 16 April 2025

Initial offers released

Date: Thursday 22 May 2025

Time: By 5pm

May 2025

Hold deadline

Date: Tuesday 27 May 2025

Upgrade deadline

Date: Friday 30 May 2025

Page last reviewed: 13 January 2025
Next review due: 13 January 2026

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