Dental Interview Advice

Birmingham Dental School - MMI, In Person

• Anisa @ Birmingham 

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Birmingham's dental school is part of the UK’s oldest and largest centre for dental education, with state-of-the-art facilities at the new Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry at Pebble Mill. Beyond dentistry, the wider University of Birmingham is a vibrant and diverse institution - home to the famous Joseph Chamberlain Clock Tower (“Old Joe”), the tallest freestanding clock tower in the world. Research undertaken at University of Birmingham focuses on the management of oral diseases. There are internationally-leading teams centring on developing novel diagnostic, tissue regenerative and therapeutic engineering strategies for periodontal diseases, caries and oral cancer. 

The interviews for Birmingham Dental School this year will be in the MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) format and take place throughout the February half term. Applicants will invited to interview on a rolling basis until all places are filled, with unsuccessful applicants hearing from the university by mid-January. Students will move through 5–10 stations, each lasting 5–10 minutes, with a different assessor at each one. Before each station, you’ll be given reading time (though you can’t make notes). As per their website, topics can cover motivation for dentistry, communication, empathy, self-insight, ethical reasoning, manual dexterity, and leadership.

The Birmingham interview process is designed to assess more than just academic excellence. Its purpose is to evaluate your suitability for a career in dentistry so that the school can train dentists who embody the values of healthcare - respect, compassion, resilience, and commitment to quality of care - while also demonstrating other prerequisite skills and the ability to excel in the profession.

To prepare, it’s useful to reflect on your work experience and become familiar with the General Dental Council’s (GDC) Principles of Professionalism and Ethics. Practising communication with different types of people will also help, especially for roleplay-style questions. If you encounter a puzzle or an unexpected scenario, don’t panic - these tasks are designed to assess how you think on the spot, not whether you arrive at the “perfect" or "rehearesed" answer. 

On the day, you’ll also be given a tour of the Dental School by current students. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, get a feel for the facilities, and learn more about student life at Birmingham. 

Sample Birmingham Dentistry Interview Questions:

Motivations for Dentistry 

• “Why do you want to study dentistry at Birmingham, and what makes you suited to a career in this profession?”

Ethical Reasoning & Professionalism

• “How would you navigate a patient refusing a treatment that you believe is in their best interest?"

Communication & Empathy (Roleplay Style)

• “Imagine a nervous patient is upset about having a tooth extracted. Show how you would explain the procedure and reassure them.”

Bristol Dental School - Panel/MMI Hybrid, Online

• Raihanul @ Bristol

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Students at Bristol Dental School train in modern facilities at Trinity Quay and across NHS sites, gaining early clinical exposure and a strong grounding in patient-centred care. Research at Bristol Dental School spans dental biomaterials, oral disease prevention, and public health. The school is particularly focused on research that can be translated into real-world benefits for patients, making it a hub for dental innovation. 

Bristol dental interviews are held remotely over Zoom in what is described as a 'structured interview format' - around half-way between panel and MMI. The interview lasts for around 30-45 minutes and involves four assessors. Bristol will often release information about pre-interview tasks in advance on their website, that can sometimes be unusual in style. It’s important to reflect on why each task has been set and what the assessors may be looking for — usually qualities like creativity, communication, manual dexterity, and self-awareness.

This year's interview required two pre-prepared tasks:

1. A 3D pasta model of an animal that represented the applicant's personality

   • This was shown to assessors on the day, and applicants were expected to link their chosen animal to personal qualities and professional insights (e.g. select a dolphin ⟶ I enjoy water sports ⟶ values work-life balance ⟶ aware of dentist burnout risks from work experience/reading)

2. A 5-minute presentation for or against water fluoridation (note that the scientific consensus is generally for) 

   • This tested your ability to research, construct arguments, and communicate clearly under time pressure - as will be expected of a future dental professional

It is likely that manual dexterity and communication/explanation skills will continue to be assessed through similar tasks in future interviews. In addition, applicants should expect questions surrounding motivations for dentistry, and key personal attributes such as teamwork, empathy, and professionalism. For your preparation, make sure to think carefully about how unusual tasks can be linked back to dentistry and to show your unique personal qualities. In addition, be ready to reflect on both your work experience and wider issues in dentistry (e.g. access to care, and public health issues like water fluoridation). 

Sample Bristol Dentistry Interview Questions:

Motivations for Dentistry 

• “Why do you want to study dentistry at Bristol, and what unique qualities would you bring to the course?”

Teamwork & Resilience

• “Describe a time when you had to work in a team and things did not go as planned. How did you respond, and what did you learn?”

Manual Dexterity and Explanation

• “Show us your model and explain why you chose it to represent your personality. How does this relate to your future career as a dentist?"

Cardiff Dental School - MMI, In Person

• Amira - Cardiff offer

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Cardiff Dental School is one of the largest dental schools in the UK and is closely linked with the University Hospital of Wales. A unique aspect of the Cardiff curriculum is the early and progressive clinical exposure - students begin learning practical skills in simulation clinics from first year before moving rapidly into patient-facing care.  A distinctive feature is the Comprehensive Care Clinics, where students treat patients across multiple disciplines in an integrated way, reflecting real-world dental practice and helping them develop clinical reasoning and responsibility. This approach supports Cardiff's philosophy of training students as reflective, patient-centred healthcare professionals. 

Cardiff's dental interviews follow the MMI format, with a roughly 90 minute circuit involving 10 stations in total - 8 interview/task stations and 2 rest stations. Each station will last around 7 minutes in total, with 2 minutes to prepare, followed by 5 minutes to respond. Interviews are in person for UK/home-fee applicants and online for overseas applicants. The majority of Cardiff's MMI stations are mapped to the General Dental Council (GDC) attributes expected of dental professionals. This means qualities like communication, teamwork, ethical awareness, resilience, and problem-solving are central to the assessment. If you feel that you've struggled at one station, remember that each one is assessed independently, and so you can recover at the next one. Staying calm and treating each station as a fresh opportunity is key. 

Applicants are advised to read GDC's Guidance on the Core Values and Attributes Needed to Study Dentistry (2023) and reflect on concrete examples from their own experiences - such as work experience, volunteering, or other team-based activities. Key values that you should be able to demonstrate include: 

1. • Putting patient's interests first - showing respect, empathy, and care

   • Communicating effectively - especially with anxious patients or in complex situations 

   • Obtaining valid consent - appreciating the complexity of informed consent decisions in healthcare

   • Working as part of a team - respecting colleagues, collaborating effectively, and advocating for patients where needed

   • Honesty, integrity, and resilience - taking responsibility for your actions, being open when things go wrong, and reflecting honestly on your performance

   • Commitment to lifelong learning - demonstrating motivation, reflection, and proactive personal development

Sample Cardiff Dentistry Interview Questions:

GDC Values - Honesty and Reflection

• “Dentists are expected to demonstrate a duty of candour. Can you think of a time when you made a mistake and had to be open about it? How would this apply to dentistry?”

Problem-Solving & Ethical Awareness

• "Imagine you notice a fellow dental student consistently arriving late to clinic and not completing their patient notes properly. What would you do?"

Resilience & Self-Reflection

• “Dentistry can be both physically and emotionally demanding. What strategies would you use to maintain your wellbeing while ensuring you always put patients first?"

King's College London Dental School - Panel, Online

• Jeevan - Dentistry @ KCL

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King’s College London offers an evidence-based, research-led dentistry degree that provides extensive clinical experience across all areas of the profession. King's is ranked 1st in the UK in the QS World University Rankings this year, and combines world-class education with high quality facilities, including both low-fidelity phantom head simulation and augmented reality haptic simulation. As the largest dental school in the UK, graduating around 150 dentists each year, King’s fosters a diverse and collaborative environment where students learn alongside Dental Therapy and Hygiene trainees. Strong partnerships with Guy’s, St Thomas’ and King’s College Hospitals ensure access to outstanding clinical training, while the opportunity to intercalate a BSc degree further enriches academic and professional development.

Interviews will be conducted remotely in a two-interviewer panel format. The interviewers will assess communication skills while exploring health-related social and ethical issues, as well as your overall suitability for a future career in healthcare. They are also interested in how you might contribute to the wider university community. Many of the professionalism and situational judgement questions are similar to those found in the UCAT SJT. For others, it is useful to reflect on your past experiences and link them directly to dentistry wherever possible. You do not need large amounts of dental shadowing; instead, create a table of the skills and qualities listed on the King’s Dentistry website and match them with examples from your own experiences - whether through work, volunteering, or personal activities. This approach gives you a “bank” of adaptable examples to draw upon during the interview. The key is not to memorise scripted answers, but to prepare clear, flexible points that can be tailored to different questions. As interviews are often scheduled with little notice, it is important to keep preparation active and ongoing rather than leaving it until the last minute.

Sample King's College London Dentistry Interview Questions:

Manual Dexterity & Creativity

• “Dentistry is both an art and a science. Can you give an example from your experiences where you combined technical skill with creativity to achieve a good outcome?”

Teamwork & Insight into Dentistry

• "King’s values collaboration across disciplines. How do dentists work as part of a team that includes dental hygienists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals?"

Situational Judgement

• “Imagine you are treating a patient who is visibly anxious and refuses to open their mouth. How would you approach this situation to build trust and encourage cooperation?"

Leeds Dental School - MMI, Online

• Simran - Dentistry @ Leeds

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The  Leeds course is designed to integrate clinical dentistry, dental science, and professional development so that graduates emerge as “Safe Practitioner” dentists as per the General Dental Council’s standards. From year 1, students benefit from early clinical experience: observing, assisting, and gradually treating their own patients under supervision. Simulated training includes a clinical skills classroom equipped with haptic simulators, digital scanning and printing tech, phantom heads, and even a Medical Emergency Simulation room with video feedback. Clinical placements happen in both Leeds Dental Hospital and through outreach centres in the region (e.g. Bradford, Hull, Beeston), offering exposure to a wide diversity of patients, including children, and across dental specialities like restorative dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery, radiology, oral medicine, and paediatric dentistry. The course shares early hears with the Dental Hygiene and Therapy programme, meaning that you learn alongside the whole dental team and foster inter-professional collaboration from an early age. 

The Leeds dental interview is typically conducted in a five-station MMI format and currently takes place virtually. To prepare, it is important to be familiar with the key benefits and challenges of NHS dentistry, as well as to practise navigating ethical scenarios, both within and beyond a dentistry-specific context. Successful candidates are expected to present balanced arguments that consider multiple perspectives rather than giving one-sided responses. Preparation should also include building a bank of personal experiences and reflections, particularly situations where you have faced challenges and demonstrated qualities such as resilience, adaptability, and effective communication.

Sample Leeds Dentistry Interview Questions:

Personal Attributes

• “What are the three most important qualities of a good dentist?”

Breaking Bad News

• "You are a recently qualified dentist and meeting Mrs Jones who has not seen a dentist in years. She is a regular smoker, and, in your assessment, you discover a suspicious lump in her mouth that you suspect to be cancer. When you discuss this with her,  she seems distressed and begins to cry. How would you respond to this situation?"

Motivations

• “Why do you want to study dentistry at Leeds?"

Liverpool Dental School - MMI, In Person

• Umama - Liverpool Offer

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At the University of Liverpool, clinical experience begins in the first year and is supported by integrated teaching in anatomy, communication skills, professionalism, ethics, and clinical safety. Students benefit from expertise at the Liverpool University Dental Hospital, which has approximately 150 dental units and provides treatment across the full range of specialities - oral surgery, orthodontics, paediatric dentistry, oral medicine, restorative dentistry and more. There are six 20-unit teaching clinics, as well as consultation and teaching suites and in-house dental technical labs. Liverpool has excellent simulation facilities, with up to-date haptic technology and AV-linked phantom head labs, as well as access to organisations like SimDentUK that allow students to work with realistic 3D-printed dental cases. The BDS course includes outreach placements in both primary and secondary care settings and embeds quality improvement projects and problem-based learning so that students learn to apply knowledge early and continuously develop as professionals.

The Liverpool dental interview is one of the longest, lasting over an hour and typically involving 10-12 MMI stations, so it is essential to be both mentally and physically prepared. The format demands quick thinking and the ability to adapt, as each new station presents a fresh scenario that requires you to move on without dwelling on previous answers. Staying focused on the present task is crucial. Practical preparation can also make a big difference: bringing a bottle of water helps you stay refreshed during the rest station and gives you a moment to collect your thoughts before follow-up questions. Finally, expect some imaginative or unconventional scenarios - approaching these with creativity and confidence will help you stand out. 

Sample Liverpool Dentistry Interview Questions:

Empathy

• “How would you explain the importance of brushing teeth twice a day to a child who doesn’t like following rules?”

Communication Skills

• "If you had to describe what a dentist does to someone who has never heard of dentistry before, how would you explain it without using any dental jargon?"

Breaking Bad News

• “Imagine you are speaking to a nervous patient about having their first filling. How would you reassure them without causing fear?"

Manchester Dental School - MMI, In Person

• Zahra @ Manchester

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Dentistry at Manchester combines the study of both basic and advanced dental sciences with extensive hands-on clinical experience at the University Dental Hospital of Manchester and local outreach clinics. Ranked in the top 10 in the UK for dentistry, the course allows students to develop their professional skills in a setting that balances strong scientific teaching with early and progressive patient contact. There is also the option to intercalate a BSc degree in a related subject, broadening academic and career opportunities. A distinctive feature of the Manchester course is its emphasis on social responsibility: students participate in initiatives such as the Ethical Grand Challenges and the University Living Lab, working with external organisations to address real-world sustainability and public health issues. With its combination of clinical excellence, research-led teaching, and commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Manchester equips its dental students to become both skilled practitioners and socially responsible professionals.

All home-fee status candidates selected for interview will be required to attend an in-person interview on campus (overseas fee status can elect to attend virtually). The interview process follows a five-station multiple mini interview (MMI) format, with each station being marked by a separate interviewer. If one station doesn’t go well, I recommend acting as if it didn’t happen and moving onto the next with even more confidence! Manchester has a conversational interview style - there is no need to be excessively formal or to ‘monologue’. A buzzer will go off to tell you when to begin, but make sure that you are giving a strong impression before and after that. 

The interview in each station will be seven minutes long, with a two-minute (or longer) gap between stations. There is no information to read provided in advance. Questions may explore your motivation for dentistry, teamwork, resilience, hobbies, or ethical issues, but the focus is not on academic knowledge. Instead, the aim is to assess whether you have the interpersonal skills, values, and behaviours required for a future healthcare professional.

Interviewers will expect you to demonstrate good communication skills through eye contact, gestures, and a personable attitude, as well as the ability to reflect meaningfully on your experiences - whether from work placements, volunteering, hobbies, or team activities. 

NB: the non-academic information form is not being used by Manchester this year, personal statements will also not be seen at interview.  

Sample Manchester Dentistry Interview Questions:

Resilience

• “Dentistry can be stressful, with long hours and demanding patients. Can you describe a time when you felt under pressure, how you managed it, and what you learned from the experience?”

Teamwork

• "You are working in a team where one member consistently contributes less than the others. How would you approach this situation?"

Autonomy & Consent

• “Imagine a patient refuses a treatment that you strongly believe is in their best interest. How would you handle this scenario?"

Newcastle Dental School - Panel, Online

• Hasan @ Newcastle

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The Newcastle dental programme combines strong scientific foundations with progressive clinical training. From Stage 1, students study subjects such as cell biology, head and neck anatomy, dental physiology, and communication, while also gaining early clinical exposure by shadowing senior students in the Dental Hospital. By Stage 3, students begin managing their own patients under supervision, and in later years they progress to advanced treatments including dental implants and intravenous sedation, spending around half of their time in direct patient care. Training takes place within Newcastle Dental Hospital, part of one of the largest integrated teaching and hospital complexes in the UK, and is supported by a £5.5 million Clinical Simulation Unit. Specialist clinics in areas such as oral surgery, paediatrics, orthodontics, restorative dentistry, and oral medicine provide wide-ranging clinical experience. Alongside this, students engage with a continuous professionalism and personal development programme, as well as inter-professional collaboration with Medicine, Pharmacy, and other healthcare disciplines in the Faculty of Medical Sciences. 

The Newcastle dental interview is a semi-structured panel format, typically conducted online via Zoom, lasting around 20 minutes with two selectors. Its purpose is to identify candidates who demonstrate the strongest aptitude, motivation, and personal qualities for a career in dentistry. Interviews usually take place between February and March. Candidate performance is assessed across six domains: preparation and motivation for dental school; effective learning skills; teamwork; personal qualities and resilience; interpersonal and communication skills; and empathy, sensitivity, integrity, and professionalism.

To excel, research the course thoroughly and familiarise yourself with the opportunities Newcastle offers. Where possible, link your answers to GDC principles and the qualities expected of a dentist. Panels are generally friendly - be confident, take your time, and clearly articulate your thoughts. Rather than memorising answers, focus on demonstrating reflective thinking and effective communication, which often makes a stronger impression than a “perfect” response.

Sample Newcastle Dentistry Interview Questions:

Motivations

• “Why have you chosen dentistry over other healthcare careers, and what experiences have confirmed this is the right path for you?”

Teamwork

• "Describe a situation where you worked as part of a team to overcome a challenge. What role did you play, and what did you learn about collaboration?"

Personal Development

• “Tell us about a time you faced a setback or made a mistake. How did you handle it, and what did you learn from the experience?"

Plymouth Dental School - MMI, Online

• Angel - Plymouth Offer

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Plymouth’s BDS Dental Surgery programme offers early, hands-on clinical experience from year one, combining first-rate dental training with community engagement. Students develop practical skills in the Simulated Dental Learning Environment (SDLE) and gain patient experience across Plymouth, Exeter, and Truro, enhancing communication, clinical competence, and teamwork. The course emphasizes patient-centred care, professional development, and inter-professional learning, with opportunities to participate in outreach projects through the Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise. Graduates leave prepared for a rewarding career in dentistry, equipped with advanced clinical skills, experience in specialist clinics, and a strong understanding of public oral health.

The Plymouth dental interview is conducted online in an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) format, consisting of five stations and nine questions assessed by four different interviewers over approximately 55 minutes. Each question evaluates three attributes, scored up to five points each, making the maximum possible score 135 (9 questions × 3 attributes × 5 points). The interview aims to determine whether candidates demonstrate the personal qualities needed to become future healthcare professionals, with particular emphasis on communication, decision-making, understanding the impact of illness, reflection, motivation, integrity, resilience, adaptability, and teamwork, all aligned with NHS values.

Before the interview, candidates receive instructions for a manual dexterity task, which forms one of the MMI stations. While learning the task is essential, applicants should also be prepared to explain how these skills are relevant to dentistry. Each section of the interview also includes a ‘red flag’ assessment, which is marked Yes or No and flags behaviour or comments deemed unsuitable for the programme. A red flag may lead to rejection regardless of overall interview score, so candidates should ensure their language is professional and arguments balanced.

I applied to this as my 5th choice - for applicants coming from a medicine background, much of the content overlaps, such as key skills and personal attributes, but it is important to research dentistry-specific topics and current affairs. Note that in-person dental work experience is not required.

Sample Plymouth Dentistry Interview Questions:

Adaptability

• “Tell us about a time when you had to adjust quickly to a new situation or unexpected challenge. How did you handle it, and what did you learn?”

Impact of Illness

• "Describe an experience where you observed or supported someone dealing with a serious illness. How did it affect your understanding of patient care?"

Integrity

• “Imagine you notice a fellow student has made a mistake during a patient procedure that could affect the patient’s care. What would you do in this situation, and why?"

QMUL Dental School - Panel, Online

• Abisha @ QMUL

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Barts (QMUL) BDS programme offers a unique combination of modern facilities, diverse patient exposure, and community engagement. Based at the Institute of Dentistry within the Royal London Hospital, students gain hands-on experience in advanced clinical skills laboratories, including phantom head training and digital imaging, as well as real patient care. The programme’s location in East London exposes students to a wide range of oral health needs, from routine dentistry to rare conditions like unusual oral cancers, helping develop adaptability, cultural competence, and communication skills. Additionally, students participate in outreach clinics across the Docklands, Southend, and Stratford, allowing them to engage with the community and gain experience in a variety of clinical settings. 

Barts (QMUL) does an online panel interview that will take place in January or February. The panel will consist of two members of senior academic or clinical staff, a dental student, or sometimes a lay selector. The interview panel will be looking to assess: (1) insight into the reality of a career in dentistry; (2) initiative, resilience and maturity; (3) teamwork; (4) organisation and problem solving abilities; (5) contribution to university life; and (6) communication skills. 

The interview will be split into two. One section will be questions based on an article given 2 weeks prior to the interview and the other section will be based on your qualities and insight into dentistry. Your personal statement may be visible in this section, which also offers an opportunity to discuss any work experience. Barts (QMUL) has a ‘community’ feel - talking to current dental students can be an advantage as they can provide you with a unique insight to university culture.

Sample QMUL Dentistry Interview Questions:

Situational Judgement

• “A patient asks you about a popular new dental treatment they saw online. How would you evaluate whether it is safe and effective before recommending it?"

Conflict Resolution

• "During a clinic, you notice conflict between a dental hygienist and a dental nurse that could affect patient care. How would you address the situation?"

Public Health

• “Dental caries remain one of the most common preventable diseases worldwide. How could dentists play a role in addressing this at both a local and global level?"

Sheffield Dental School - Panel & Group Task, In Person

• Charlotte - Offer at Sheffield 

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The University of Sheffield’s BDS Dental Surgery programme offers a highly structured, lecture-based curriculum complemented by small-group learning to develop both academic knowledge and practical skills. Students engage in tutorials in laboratories when studying subjects such as microbiology and biochemistry, and attend seminars in small groups to explore topics like ethics and communication. The course emphasizes early clinical exposure, with students working in state-of-the-art facilities including “phantom head” simulation suites, virtual reality environments, and real patient clinics at the School of Clinical Dentistry and associated outreach sites in Sheffield and surrounding areas. With around 70 students per year, the programme fosters a close-knit learning environment and collaboration with dental hygiene and therapy peers. 

Sheffield interviews are conducted in-person, with panel-based structured interviews taking place in typically during the last week of February. Interviews will be conducted by two members of staff and one senior student and will last for approximately 15 minutes. Sheffield’s interview process aims to get a holistic view of you as an applicant. It can be approached like a conversation, as long as you remember to keep reminding them why you’re a suitable candidate! 

Questions aim to assess motivation for the course and profession, and may expect appropriate research and knowledge of current dental issues. You may be asked to apply existing knowledge to new situations or discuss scenarios to demonstrate how you think and apply knowledge. Past experiences and other personal qualities will also be assessed.

The group task varies, but is there to test skills that won’t be as obvious in an individual interview - the website specifically mentions communication skills, empathy, and compassion. Prioritise showing communication skills, teamwork and an enthusiastic, inquisitive attitude for the best chances of success.

Sample Sheffield Dentistry Interview Questions:

Situational Judgement

• "Recent discussions in UK dentistry include the rise of cosmetic procedures and the implications for patient care priorities. How would you balance patient requests with professional responsibility, and what ethical considerations would guide your decision?"

Teamwork

• "During the group activity, you may encounter conflicting opinions. How would you ensure everyone is heard while keeping the team focused on the task, and can you describe a past experience where you successfully managed a similar situation?"

Course Structure/Motivations

• “Sheffield has around 70 students per year and emphasizes small-group learning in seminars and tutorials. How do you think learning in this sort of group-based setting could benefit your development, and how would you contribute to the learning of your peers?"