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dental nurse going to dental hygiene and therapy?

Hey,
I'm a dental nurse applying for the hygiene and therapy course.
Is anyone doing the same? I really wanna discuss it with others or does anyone have experience going into their second year?
Thank you <3

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Reply 1
Original post by Jwal9
Hey,
I'm a dental nurse applying for the hygiene and therapy course.
Is anyone doing the same? I really wanna discuss it with others or does anyone have experience going into their second year?
Thank you <3

Hello! I am also applying for therapy for 2024. I'm a dental nurse. x
Reply 2
Original post by Jwal9
Hey,
I'm a dental nurse applying for the hygiene and therapy course.
Is anyone doing the same? I really wanna discuss it with others or does anyone have experience going into their second year?
Thank you <3


Same here!
Hey I'm a dental nurse also applying, I'm on insta as @Darceysmiles if you want to chat!
Reply 4
Original post by Darceymellen
Hey I'm a dental nurse also applying, I'm on insta as @Darceysmiles if you want to chat!

which uni? 🙂 x
Original post by fayezza
which uni? 🙂 x

All DHT at Portsmouth, Plymouth, Bristol, Birmingham and Cardiff, what about you? x
Reply 6
Original post by Darceymellen
All DHT at Portsmouth, Plymouth, Bristol, Birmingham and Cardiff, what about you? x

Ive applied for UCLan, Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds! Haven't heard back yet. x
Reply 7
Original post by Rennea
Hey, I’m in the same position, I’ve been a nurse since 2021 and qualified last year x
I’ve applied to LSBU, Kings, Bristol, Portsmouth and Plymouth. So far I’ve been invited for an interview at LSBU tomorrow and I’ve been put on hold for Bristol. I hope everyone else also receives good news!

Good luck for your interview tomorrow, i hope it goes well for you! x
Original post by Rennea
Hey, I’m in the same position, I’ve been a nurse since 2021 and qualified last year x
I’ve applied to LSBU, Kings, Bristol, Portsmouth and Plymouth. So far I’ve been invited for an interview at LSBU tomorrow and I’ve been put on hold for Bristol. I hope everyone else also receives good news!

Hey, congrats for the interview offer from lsbu! May I ask did you just apply with dental nursing? And what sort of questions did lsbu ask you?
Reply 9
hey!
i applied for: Manchester, Leeds, Uclan, Bristol and Newcastle - so far only newcastle want an interview, Leeds, Mnc, Uclan all said i was unsuccessful :'(
Reply 10
Original post by Rennea
I’m applying with both my dental nursing diploma, and a HE access course. They have an interview breakdown on their website that I used to practice as well as general questions, when shortlisted for an interview they provide you with a little more resources to practice from. If you follow what they say, you should be well prepared, I would say just know the basic questions you may get for what you are applying to. I’m sure everyone’s interview is slightly different but, I hope that helped!

Im currently applying with 6 years in dentistry almost 2 qualified and on a access to HE course - feeling bit bummed out from my response so far, but did see a girl had applied for 3 years in a row without being successful :'(
Reply 11
Original post by Rennea
I’ve been told Newcastle is a very good university ! I know it’s not all the news you wanna hear, but all you need is one offer so congratulations on making it as far as you have 🦷 I wish you all the best going forward. It’s really difficult so many factors play a role as to if you get a place or not :frown:

I know, i feel really lucky for that!! It was one of my first choices, that and Leeds! I remain positive and thank you for your kind words! Have you had any more response? I hope the interview went well
Reply 12
Original post by Jwal9
I know, i feel really lucky for that!! It was one of my first choices, that and Leeds! I remain positive and thank you for your kind words! Have you had any more response? I hope the interview went well

Not yet, I’m trying to also stay positive but it’s very challenging. At the moment I’m taking no news as good news 🥲 I’m waiting to hear back from 4 of my options and plus my result of my interview. This is my third time applying myself, this time I have everything I need so if I don’t get it I think I’ll go travelling 😂 and try again later.
Original post by fayezza
Ive applied for UCLan, Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds! Haven't heard back yet. x
Hi @fayezza,

Great to hear that you have applied to study BSc (Hons) Dental Therapy here at UCLan. We understand that waiting to hear back about your application can be a worrying time, please be assured that our admissions team are working hard to process applications and will be in touch as soon as possible with an update.

If you have any questions about the course or life here at UCLan, I'd be happy to help. 😊

Best wishes,
Sarah
Original post by Rennea
I’m applying with both my dental nursing diploma, and a HE access course. They have an interview breakdown on their website that I used to practice as well as general questions, when shortlisted for an interview they provide you with a little more resources to practice from. If you follow what they say, you should be well prepared, I would say just know the basic questions you may get for what you are applying to. I’m sure everyone’s interview is slightly different but, I hope that helped!
Thank you so much ❤️ I just received an email from lsbu to say I was unsuccessful. It’s weird because I have done an access course and also a dental nurse for 2 years.

May I know apart from the dental nursing and access course have u done anything else? Have u completed ur access course?
Reply 15
Original post by RohinaMahmood
Thank you so much ❤️ I just received an email from lsbu to say I was unsuccessful. It’s weird because I have done an access course and also a dental nurse for 2 years.

May I know apart from the dental nursing and access course have u done anything else? Have u completed ur access course?
Hey! I know a few people who applied to unis with the same access course grades and dental nurse experience but their personal statements seemed to make the final decision regarding their interview. As long as you’ve got the grades, I wouldn’t think any additional studies would help. Xx
Reply 16
Hey guys, i couldnt get into my other account for some reason! but i got an offer for Newcastle!! i was exstatic!! How did u all get on?
Reply 17
Hi everyone,

I’m hoping to apply to university next year for DHDT.
I’ve been qualified as a dental nurse for a year now, I have a level 2 infection control post qual, and currently studying a level 4 oral health education post qualification. Then In September I’m starting a science access to HE course.
I’ve also signed up to dentaid if any volunteer opportunities come up near me and for bright bites which is basically teaching young children in schools OHI.
I’m just wondering if anyone has any advice on anything extra I can do to get on the course, it’s a huge passion of mine and I really want to be successful next year 🙂
Hoping to apply to unis in the north west, but tbh I’ll go anywhere that’ll have me lolx
Reply 18
Original post by Abbiethom
Hi everyone,
I’m hoping to apply to university next year for DHDT.
I’ve been qualified as a dental nurse for a year now, I have a level 2 infection control post qual, and currently studying a level 4 oral health education post qualification. Then In September I’m starting a science access to HE course.
I’ve also signed up to dentaid if any volunteer opportunities come up near me and for bright bites which is basically teaching young children in schools OHI.
I’m just wondering if anyone has any advice on anything extra I can do to get on the course, it’s a huge passion of mine and I really want to be successful next year 🙂
Hoping to apply to unis in the north west, but tbh I’ll go anywhere that’ll have me lolx

Hey that sounds like you have a good start going!
I honestly think if you have that and do well on the acess course youll be flying!!
Make sure your personal statement stands out or at least shows your enthusiasim for dentistry! For interview prep oragnise bullet points for things to mention so it can be more natural and allow your brain to show its passion when speaking to the board! Have questions to ask them too! Look at specifics of their course, ask about them(each uni u get interviewed for)! It shows you've done your research! Best of Luck, sounds like dentisrty will be lucky to have you ! <3
Reply 19
Original post by jwal99
Hey that sounds like you have a good start going!
I honestly think if you have that and do well on the acess course youll be flying!!
Make sure your personal statement stands out or at least shows your enthusiasim for dentistry! For interview prep oragnise bullet points for things to mention so it can be more natural and allow your brain to show its passion when speaking to the board! Have questions to ask them too! Look at specifics of their course, ask about them(each uni u get interviewed for)! It shows you've done your research! Best of Luck, sounds like dentisrty will be lucky to have you ! <3

Thank you! Btw congrats for getting onto the course!

That’s what I’m afraid of, I want to show how genuine and passionate I am to get on the course. I just know I’m going to crumble when it comes to having an interview, I am AWFUL at interviews, my mind just melts x

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