Recruitment timeline
The application process for Paediatric Dentistry specialty training posts begins in January 2025. We’ll make offers at the end of May.
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Key dates
Round 1 Oriel adverts for new posts commencing from September 2025 appear on Tuesday 7 January 2025, with applications opening at 10am on Thursday 9 January 2025.
If you are eligible, you will be notified through Oriel of the posts available in this round. This will happen after the application closing date.
This round of recruitment is for posts that start in September 2025. All times are in UK local time (GMT or BST).
Recruitment timelines for Paediatric Dentistry ST1
January
Oriel adverts appear
Date: Tuesday 7 January 2025
Link: Oriel
Applications open
Date: Thursday 9 January 2025
Time: 10am
Applications close
Late applications will not be accepted.
Date: Thursday 30 January 2025
Time: 4pm
February
Self assessment evidence uploading opens
Date: Thursday 13 February 2025
Self assessment evidence uploading closes
Date: Friday 21 February 2025
March
Self assessment evidence review
Dates: Monday 24 February to Friday 7 March 2025
Self assessment feedback and appeals
Dates: Tuesday 11 March to Friday 21 March 2025
May
Virtual interviews
Date: Thursday 15 May 2025
Offers released
Date: No later than Thursday 22 May 2025
Details of future rounds will be added once available.
January
Oriel adverts appear
Date: Tuesday 7 January 2025
Link: Oriel
Applications open
Date: Thursday 9 January 2025
Time: 10am
Applications close
Late applications will not be accepted.
Date: Thursday 30 January 2025
Time: 4pm
February
Self assessment evidence uploading opens
Date: Thursday 13 February 2025
Self assessment evidence uploading closes
Date: Friday 21 February 2025
March
Self assessment evidence review
Dates: Monday 24 February to Friday 7 March 2025
Self assessment feedback and appeals
Dates: Tuesday 11 March to Friday 21 March 2025
May
Virtual interviews
Date: Thursday 15 May 2025
Offers released
Date: No later than Thursday 22 May 2025
Details of future rounds will be added once available.
Page last reviewed: 4 August 2023
Related information
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Paediatric Dentistry (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