Recruitment timeline
The application process for Orthodontics specialty training posts begins in January 2025. We’ll make offers towards the end of May.
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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
Details of future rounds will be added once available.
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
Details of future rounds will be added once available.
Page last reviewed: 13 January 2025
Next review due: 13 January 2026
Related information
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Orthodontics (ST4)
Find out about applying to the post-CCST level of this specialty
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Dental Specialty Training
Find out more about applying for Specialty Training
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Using Oriel to apply and preference
Guidance on using Oriel to complete your application form and preference posts