Recruitment timeline

Paediatric Dentistry ST1 recruitment

The application process for Paediatric Dentistry specialty training posts begins in January 2027. We’ll make offers at the end of May.

Important: Important

Due to changes to the curriculum, 2026 was the final year that recruitment to the ST4 Paediatric Dentistry training programme took place. All ST1 Paediatric Dentistry trainees will now be recruited to a four-year run-through programme. 

Important: Accuracy

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on this page. The information presented is accurate at the time of publication. For more information please view the Dental Training Hub. 

Key dates

Round 1 Oriel adverts for new posts commencing from September 2027 appear on Tuesday 5 January 2027, with applications opening at 10am on Thursday 7 January 2027.

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 2027. All times are in UK local time (GMT or BST).

Recruitment timelines for Paediatric Dentistry ST1

January

Oriel adverts appear

Date: Tuesday 5 January 2027
Link: Oriel

Applications open

Date: Thursday 7 January 2027
Time: 10am

Applications close

Date: Thursday 28 January 2027
Time: 4pm

Late applications will not be accepted.

February

Self assessment evidence uploading opens

Date: to be confirmed

Self assessment evidence uploading closes

Date: to be confirmed

March

Self assessment evidence review

Dates: to be confirmed

Self assessment feedback and appeals

Dates: to be confirmed

May

Virtual interviews

Date: to be confirmed

Offers released

Date: No later than Thursday 20 May 2027

Page last reviewed: 3 August 2023

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