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Hi! I’m a fifth year dental student studying abroad and would be more than happy to answer any questions about studying Med or dentistry in another country.

Ask me anything!

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Reply 2

Original post by BulgarianDentist
Hi! I’m a fifth year dental student studying abroad and would be more than happy to answer any questions about studying Med or dentistry in another country.
Ask me anything!


Are you from uk ? If so is it easy to get employed as dentist here

Reply 3

Original post by Icecream3
Are you from uk ? If so is it easy to get employed as dentist here

Yes i was born and raised in the uk 🙂 I’m yet to hear about a person who hasn’t found a job after graduating so I would say it’s very simply to start working, yes

Reply 4

Original post by BulgarianDentist
Yes i was born and raised in the uk 🙂 I’m yet to hear about a person who hasn’t found a job after graduating so I would say it’s very simply to start working, yes


So when u come back would u he as qualified or likely to get job as someone eg went Cardiff for dent

Reply 5

Original post by BulgarianDentist
Hi! I’m a fifth year dental student studying abroad and would be more than happy to answer any questions about studying Med or dentistry in another country.
Ask me anything!

how is bulagria for dentistry? how would you say your experience has been? i think im going to apply to plovdiv so i just wanted to know what resources you used to prepare yourself for the entrance exam

Reply 6

Original post by sms12
how is bulagria for dentistry? how would you say your experience has been? i think im going to apply to plovdiv so i just wanted to know what resources you used to prepare yourself for the entrance exam

Well, I can say my knowledge is on par with a few of my friends who study in the UK. My own experience has had ups and downs for sure. But as long as you keep your head down, you will be fine. The entrance exam was quite a while ago for me, so I can't remember the exact resources, but I know I used YouTube to help. If you come with an agency, you can get some resources, or find someone who is in first year, they will probably give you their resources too. Hope this helps :smile:

Reply 7

Original post by BulgarianDentist
Well, I can say my knowledge is on par with a few of my friends who study in the UK. My own experience has had ups and downs for sure. But as long as you keep your head down, you will be fine. The entrance exam was quite a while ago for me, so I can't remember the exact resources, but I know I used YouTube to help. If you come with an agency, you can get some resources, or find someone who is in first year, they will probably give you their resources too. Hope this helps :smile:


I heard you had to find your own patients to practice on. Is that true?

Reply 8

Original post by Theyluv.osama
I heard you had to find your own patients to practice on. Is that true?

Yes, it is true. I recommend taking your Bulgarian lessons seriously, as they will be a big help for you in the future.

Reply 9

Original post by BulgarianDentist
Yes, it is true. I recommend taking your Bulgarian lessons seriously, as they will be a big help for you in the future.

does the university help you at all with finding patients? and is the bulgarian language course free?

Reply 10

Original post by BulgarianDentist
Hi! I’m a fifth year dental student studying abroad and would be more than happy to answer any questions about studying Med or dentistry in another country.
Ask me anything!


What a levels do u need to study dent abroad thanks :smile:

Reply 11

Original post by BulgarianDentist
Hi! I’m a fifth year dental student studying abroad and would be more than happy to answer any questions about studying Med or dentistry in another country.
Ask me anything!


Hello. What kind of GCSE and a level grades are needed? Is competition tough? Thank you

Reply 12

Original post by BulgarianDentist
Hi! I’m a fifth year dental student studying abroad and would be more than happy to answer any questions about studying Med or dentistry in another country.
Ask me anything!


Hello. What kind of GCSE and A level grades do I need? Thank you

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