Dentistry, also known as dental medicine and oral medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity, commonly in the dentition but also the oral mucosa, and of adjacent and related structures and tissues, particularly in the maxillofacial area. Although primarily associated with teeth among the general public, the field of dentistry or dental medicine is not limited to teeth but includes other aspects of the craniofacial complex including the temporomandibular joint and other supporting, muscular, lymphatic, nervous, vascular, and anatomical structures.

To be a Dentist, you’ll need good A-levels in chemistry, biology and physics or maths, followed by an approved degree in dentistry such as a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS or BChD). If you choose to study dentistry in the UK, most undergraduate degrees take five years to complete in dental school, followed by a further one or two years of supervised practice.