Recruitment timeline
Orthodontics ST1 recruitmentThe application process for Orthodontics specialty training posts begins in January 2026. We’ll make offers towards the end of May.
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Key dates
Oriel applications for new posts commencing from September/October 2026 will open on Thursday 8 January 2026.
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 2026. 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 2026
Applications open
Date: Thursday 8 January 2026
Time: 10am
Link: Oriel
Applications close
Late applications will not be accepted.
Date: Thursday 29 January 2026
April 2026
Interview
Date: Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 April 2026
Initial offers released
Date: Thursday 21 May 2026
Time: By 5pm
May 2026
Hold deadline
Date: Thursday 28 May 2026
Upgrade deadline
Date: Tuesday 2 June 2026
Details of future rounds will be added once available.
January 2026
Applications open
Date: Thursday 8 January 2026
Time: 10am
Link: Oriel
Applications close
Late applications will not be accepted.
Date: Thursday 29 January 2026
April 2026
Interview
Date: Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 April 2026
Initial offers released
Date: Thursday 21 May 2026
Time: By 5pm
May 2026
Hold deadline
Date: Thursday 28 May 2026
Upgrade deadline
Date: Tuesday 2 June 2026
Details of future rounds will be added once available.
Page last reviewed: 12 January 2025
Next review due: 12 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