Recruitment timeline

Orthodontics ST1 recruitment

The application process for Orthodontics specialty training posts begins in January 2026. 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 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

Time: 4pm

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

Page last reviewed: 12 January 2025
Next review due: 12 January 2026

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