Dental hygiene and dental therapy 2012 entry?

Thanks for getting back so soon , they didnt really say when just said sometime next yr, really nervous though do you suggest any books or reading material? Do they ask any random questions or what would you do if....? Ive heard some unis do that? Also are there many people interviewing and how long does the interview usually last?
How have you found the course far? Is it what you expected it to be?

I'm studying alevels, what about you?
And where have you applied to? =)

Thanks, I am really nervous tho :/ To be honest I dont think youre at too much of a disadvantage, many at my school are still at the begining stages so dont worry. I only did mines earlier coz I wanted UCAS done so I could focus on jan exams. Just out of curiosity where are you applying ? and what are your as grades like if you dont mind , you dont have to answer if you dont want to. Do you know many people in your school that are applying for this course, at mine I am the only one however we have like 6/7 people for dentistry though. I was quite suprised that I recieved interviews now wasnt expecting them just yet, quite baffled really.

Yh I got another interview for portsmouth that is also around feb time too. To be honest I would prefer a one on one interview , less scary for me but discussion hopefully wont be too bad, do you know what kind of topics are usually brought up? 12 places .. means its really competitive to get into, only 60/70 interviews I was expecting a lot more.
Wow course sounds hectic , I guess because its three yrs there must be alot of stuff to learn in that space of time. I always thought that first yr would be easier after alevels but not for this course i guess. Oh and I wanted to ask you how the Uni is like itself, personally I think current students can really tell you the most about it. I really appreciate you answering my qs, despite being really busy with final year and exams ect. Thankyou

Ee well good luck for both to be honest when I was in the interview selection process it was reeeally personal statement based... but then they ask about dental team, your people skills, manual dexterity... pretty standard topics you'd expect really, so don't panic!

Yeah Manchester is reeeeeeeeally competitive, but because there's no funding available I think it puts a lot of people off/influences them to maybe put it as insurance rather than firm.

It is hectic and there is a lot to learn, its worth it though and I am enjoying it despite the stress ha! to be honest I don't do much in uni outside of the dental school...there are lots of socials so most nights out I'm with other BScs/dental students. I play netball for the dentists as well, like in the campus league and at sports days.. Other than that just doing uni work ha.. Because there are only 12 of you and you're together an awful lot of the time you all get to know each other really quickly even if you don't stay the best of friends throughout the course. Like a little uni family that said, there are loads of different people on the course, people that live in halls, people that commute, a-level students, nurses, mature students... It really is a wide range of people but its good I think.

I don't know what else to tell you ha, but feel free to ask more ques, its a good distraction for finals coursework!!

Hi Claire,

What would be your estimate at the ratio of male:female on your course and other years? From my recent experience of the profession, I have noticed that it is a predominatly female role. Im in the process of applying and as a man myself, this doesn't deter me, just interested to know.

Cheers.

Ee well good luck for both to be honest when I was in the interview selection process it was reeeally personal statement based... but then they ask about dental team, your people skills, manual dexterity... pretty standard topics you'd expect really, so don't panic!

Yeah Manchester is reeeeeeeeally competitive, but because there's no funding available I think it puts a lot of people off/influences them to maybe put it as insurance rather than firm.

It is hectic and there is a lot to learn, its worth it though and I am enjoying it despite the stress ha! to be honest I don't do much in uni outside of the dental school...there are lots of socials so most nights out I'm with other BScs/dental students. I play netball for the dentists as well, like in the campus league and at sports days.. Other than that just doing uni work ha.. Because there are only 12 of you and you're together an awful lot of the time you all get to know each other really quickly even if you don't stay the best of friends throughout the course. Like a little uni family that said, there are loads of different people on the course, people that live in halls, people that commute, a-level students, nurses, mature students... It really is a wide range of people but its good I think.

I don't know what else to tell you ha, but feel free to ask more ques, its a good distraction for finals coursework!!

I'm studying A-Levels as well. I've decided to apply to Teesside, Edinburgh, Dundee, Cardiff and Portsmouth. I'm really hoping I get in this year lol =P

which university would you really love to go to?
good luck too x

I would absolutely love to go to Portsmouth, but because of competition being so stiff, i'll go anywhere i get an offer :] if i get an offer lol. I already have an interview at Portsmouth so i guess that's the first step =P

what's your first choice? =] x

also I was thinking that maybe after I wanna do dentistry is it worthwhile mentioning that to them ?

Hi, I'm a dental therapy student in my second year studying at UHI...
I personally wouldn't say to mention it as it may bring the question on, why are you applying for dental hygiene and therapy first!

Oh and also someone mentioned about taking something along to show manual dexterity, I did and only showed it in the interviews who asked, I think it definitely helps!

The key thing to know and be able to demonstrate in interviews and personal statements is knowing and understanding the role and scope of practice of a therapist. Also work experience was necessary in all my interviews I had.

Good luck guys!

I already have an interview at Portsmouth so i guess that's the first step =P

Oh myy, congratulations =D I applied to Portsmouth but I haven't heard a word yet! When is your interview, are you scared? =o
My first choice also depends on what offers I get (if I get any) haha.
Oh by the way, for nhs funded courses are we still able to take out maintainence loans etc?

congratulations once again =)) x

Hello. I'd be so grateful if someone answered my question: I do a lot of cross-stitching(sewing), would that count as manual dexterity?

Thanks in advance.

Hi welldone on your interview! I got one for portsmouth too when is yours? Where else did you apply and have you got any offers/interviews from other places?