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DENTISTRY IN SINGAPORE

Deb — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 11:08:02 +0000

Hi , Welcome to all dental docs . Dentalorg.com has covered many articles on how to go abroad and settle as a dentist . But most of the options discussed till now were European countries & USA . Though popular but these destinations are costly to pursue financially . So , in todays article we will be discussing SINGAPORE as a destination for future career & higher studies for Dental Graduates .

Don’t worry ! The processes to practice as dentist or doing higher post graduate studies in Singapore is much more simpler and relatively cheaper compared to USA & European countries . So lets start our journey to Singapore as a dentist : )

Information for Dental Specialist

With effect from 1st January 2008, the Dental Registration Act requires any person who wishes to practise as a dental specialist to register with the Singapore Dental Council.

Applicants should first obtain accreditation from the Dental Specialist Accreditation Board (DSAB). For more information on DSAB’s requirements, please access the DSAB website.

Upon obtaining the letter of accreditation from DSAB, applicants may proceed to apply for registration as specialist with the Singapore Dental Council. Prior to application, please ensure that you have registered the relevant higher qualifications with the Council. Kindly submit the completed application form for registration as dental specialist , together with the letter of accreditation from DSAB and prescribed fee of $500 to the Council.

Use of titles and designations

For Dentists registered under the Dental Specialist Register, they will only use the titles ” Dental Specialist in (Specialty)” or the title of “Endodontist”; “Orthodontist”; “Oral-Maxillofacial Surgeon”; “Periodontist”; “Pedodontist” or “Prosthodontist”.

Designations such as “Registrar, Senior Registrar, Associate Consultant, Consultant, Senior Consultant” are hospital or institution appointments can only be used by registered hospital or institution appointed staff. These designations should not be linked to any specialty of Dentistry eg “Consultant Prosthodontist”.

These designations and appointments should instead relate to departments, hospitals or institutions awarding such designations.

Register as a dentist

The dental register is divided into a Full Registration, Conditional Registration and Temporary Registration. This division will allow for restrictions on the practice of dentistry in respect of each sub-register to be drawn up, proportionate to the qualifications and experience of the dentist in that sub-register, in the interest of safeguarding dental standards and public safety.

Types of Dental Registration :

Full Registration
Conditional Registration
Temporary Registration

Full Registration ( for students who have studied dental graduation in Singapore )

Dentist under full registration is allowed to practise independently anywhere in Singapore. Criteria for Full Registration:
(i)	holds a basic dental degree from Singapore; or
(ii)	holds such qualifications as may be recognised by the Council and satisfies the Council that he has special knowledge and skill and sufficient experience in any particular branch of dentistry ;

To be eligible to practice as a dentist in singapore You must have a Dental Degree that is approved by the Singapore Dental Council .

Now for the degree to be approved by the Singapore Dental Council , you need to have a dental degree from a dental college in Singapore or from a foreign dental college whose degree is approved by the Singapore dental council .

So , If you are a student with dental graduation degree outside singapore then click below to see the complete list of foreign colleges with dental degree approved in singapore :

LIST OF REGISTRABLE BASIC DENTAL QUALIFICATIONS

From the list its is clear that students , who have a dental degree from countries like Australia , Canada , Hong Kong , New Zealand , Ire Land , United Kingdom are eligible for conditional registration .

Details about CONDITIONAL REGISTRATION :

Conditional Registration

Dentist under conditional registration is required to adhere to conditions laid down by Council. Council may specify : -
(a)	that dentist registered under Conditional Registration to work for a specified period (usually 2 years) under the supervision of a fully registered dentist approved by the Council; and
(b)	the particular employment or the descriptions of employment for the purposes of which he is registered under this section.
The supervisor is required to submit a supervisory report to the Council once every 6 months.
Dentists under conditional registration may apply for conversion to Full Registration after 2 years but this will be subjected to Council’s approval.
Criteria for Conditional Registration:
(i)	holds a degree from a university specified in the Schedule or any other degree which is, in the opinion of the Council, not lower in standing than a degree specified in the Schedule;(ii)
(ii)	graduates from recognised dental schools listed in the Schedule must pass the relevant State/Regional Board licensing examination in the country which they attained their basic dental degree. For any country that imposes such licensing conditions on its own dental graduates, the corresponding conditions will also be required for registration to practise in Singapore;
(iii)	has been selected for employment in Singapore as a dentist in any hospital or other institution or dental practice approved by the Council; and
(iv)	satisfies the Council that he has the knowledge and skill and has acquired the experience which is necessary for practice as a dentist.
(v)	has sat and passed qualifying examination (please refer to eligibility for application to sit for qualifying examination)

Temporary Registration

Dentist under temporary registration is only allowed to practise for a short period of time.Criteria for Temporary Registration:
(i)	holds a degree other than Singapore degree;graduates from recognised dental schools listed in the Schedule must pass the relevant State/Regional Board licensing examination in the country which they attained their basic dental degree. For any country that imposes such licensing conditions on its own dental graduates, the corresponding conditions will also be required for registration to practise in Singapore;
(ii)	who is in Singapore for the purpose of teaching, research or postgraduate study in dentistry under such training scheme as may be approved by the Council for that purpose;
(iii)	who possesses dental knowledge, experience and skill which the Council considers to be of international standing or are such as to have special value to the people of Singapore; or
(iv)	who is not otherwise entitled to be registered as a dentist under this Act but who, in the opinion of the Council, possesses other qualifications which are adequate for the purposes of registration under this Act.

Now , if you are a student with a dental degree from a college not listed in the list given above ( India , Pakistan , Bangladesh etc ) then you will need to appear for the qualifying exam and clear it .

Registration Procedures

Applicants are required to complete the dental registration form, attached with necessary supporting documents, and submit to:

Singapore Dental Council
College of Medicine Building
16 College Road #01-01
Singapore 169854
Email: enquiries@dentalcouncil.gov.sg
Fax: 6253 3185

Please note that the minimum processing time is 2 weeks from the time the complete application is received at our office.When the application is approved, applicant will be requested to call at the SDC’s office personally, bringing the following for formal registration:
(a)	original copies of the documents submitted earlier;
(b)	identity card/passport; and
(c)	prescribed practising certificate fees

Fees

The application fee (non-refundable) is

$300 for Full / Conditional Registration ;
$100 for Temporary Registration.

The extension fee for temporary registration is $65.

The practising certificate fee is $300 per year or part thereof.

Qualifying Examination

The Council may require a person with a degree, other than a degree specified in the Schedule, to undergo and pass an examination conducted or arranged by the Council or by such other person as the Council may appoint.

To apply to sit for qualifying examination (QE), the applicant must meet the criteria laid down by the Council.

Criteria for Qualifying Examination for foreign-trained dentists:

(i)	offer of employment, and
(ii)	Singaporean/PR, married to Singaporean/PR and children of PR’s, or
(iii)	possess a basic dental degree that is comparable to the local BDS, or
(iv)	possess recognised higher qualification.
*	Foreign-trained applicants whose first language is not English are required to submit exam results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

That is, must attained criteria (i) and any of criteria from (ii) to (iv).

The examination will be conducted in English.

If you have met the criteria listed above, you may send in your curriculum vitae with information relating to your personal particulars, qualifications, working experience and copies of certificates, via email or by post for Council’s consideration.Before you make up your mind to apply and sit for the Qualifying Examination, kindly note that Section 15A(4) in the Dentists Regulations states that an applicant who is required by the Council to undergo the examination, shall be entitled to only 2 attempts at the examination and both attempts to be taken within a period of 12 months of each other. Council will deliberate on your application and you will be informed on the outcome of your application at a later date. Please allow a processing time of 2 weeks.

Examination Fee

Kindly note that the examination fee for Qualifying Examination is $2,000 (non-refundable).

If you have sat and passed the Qualifying Examination, you may apply to be registered under Conditional Registration. You are required to complete and submit the Application for registration as a dentist, together with necessary supporting documents and a letter of employment from potential employer to the Council.

DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL FORM OF THE QUALIFYING EXAM HERE TO KNOW ALL THE DETAILS AND RULES

So , I hope its more clearer now as to career in dentistry in Singapore after BDS . This article will be regularly updated for the changes .

Crucial Links : http://www.healthprofessionals.gov.sg/content/hprof/sdc/en/leftnav/information_for_dentists.html

N.B : For all the latest updates always visit the Singapore Embassy of your country . There you can get all the latest and verified informations . This article is just to give the basic informations only .

WHAT IS THE COST OF DDS ?

Deb — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 08:40:24 +0000

For many Indian & Asian students who have finished their Dental Graduation , going abroad to countries like USA & CANADA and settling there as a professional dentist , is a big dream .

ITS ALL ABOUT MONEY : ) … SHOW ME THE MONEY : )

But before venturing in to any such journey a clear cut & definite idea about all the rules , regulations and finances is very necessary . If one enters such a venture without proper planning & resources , it can cause lot of tensions .

One of the main information that a candidate needs to know is …

HOW MUCH IT COSTS TO SETTLE IN USA & CANADA AS A DENTIST

So your friendly neighborhood Dr.Deb have gathered some information in this regard . Please note that all these are collected informations and the actual costs might vary . The datas are just an estimation that past students have given . For the exact costs that do keep varying as per the changes in currency , do contact the embassy of your country . The estimations given here are in terms of INDIAN RUPEES . Please estimate the values as per the currency of your country .

1) Dentistry in USA:

USA still and will remain the best country for foreign dental graduates. With India being the center of attraction in US economy, they need India as business partner more than ever before.

The singlemost point which comes to our mind when we plan to go to USA is whether my BDS is a recognized degree or not. As per American Dental Association (ADA), BDS degree in India is classified as a Dental Degree from a regionally accredited university. That means, all people who have BDS degree can take admission in Advanced Standing Program for International Dental Graduates leading to DDS/DMD degree. So, to state that your BDS is not recognized or your BDS has gone waste is not true. They do consider you dentists but from a regionally accredited program. This classification applies even to all European graduates also.

2) Dentistry in Canada:

Now you can avail of beneficial immigration rules and recent Canadian Dental Board Update thereby allowing FOREIGN DENTAL GRADUATES to Practice in Canada without DDS. Just an amazing offer of a lifetime. Register at our website with complete contact details and we’ll surely guide you in your dreams of making it big in Canada.

ADMISSION PROCESS for DDS: ( along with estimated finance )

Advanced Standing Program for International Dentists leading to DDS/DMD:

1) You need your BDS or MDS degree

2) Please have a Visa or Mastercard International Credit Card by this stage, otherwise you are just delaying your long application process by going to banks and wasting your time unnecessarily. Many universities and ADA accepts only Credit card. So, have one as soon as possible.

3) At this stage, you need to get your Transcript Evaluation done. The cost of evaluation is either USD 150 depending upon your current status and aggregate in four years of dentistry program in India.

PERSONAL STATEMENT AND DENTAL EXPERIENCE Please provide dental education experiences, dental related activities, and professional goals typewritten on the separate form provided in the application packet.

*DENTAL DEGREE A notarized copy of the foreign dental degree of the applicant must be submitted directly to the Desired college office. If in a language other than English the dental degree must be accompanied by a notarized translation from a bonafied U.S. translator.

* OFFICIAL COURSE-BY-COURSE DENTAL SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION Only an originalEducational Credential Evaluators (ECE) course-by-course evaluation of the applicant’s dental school transcript will be accepted. Please make sure the document submitted is “Course-by Course Evaluation” and is issued directly to the to the desired college office from ECE. A minimum U.S. GPA of 2.5 or above is required of all applicants.

* OFFICIAL SCHOOL CERTIFIED TRANSCRIPT An official school certified copy of the applicant’s dental school transcript must be sent directly from the applicant’s foreign dental school to the desired college office. A U.S. notarized photocopy of the applicant’s foreign dental school transcript is not an acceptable substitute. The official school certified transcripts and all application documents become the property of the desired college and are not returnable.

4) You need to take your National Dental Board Examination (NBDE) Part 1 examination. This examination is conducted throughout the year across various centers in USA/Canada and costs $345. This exam in fully computerized and contains 400 MCQ’s with no negative marking.

For admissions, one needs greater than 85 percentile score. The more the score, the better it is.

5) Obtaining US Visa is the biggest hurdle in your American dreams. Initially you will go on a Visitors Visa (B1/B2) visa to USA. The cost of this visa is Rs 9000 at this moment.

6) Other thing you need to take is TOEFL iBT (costing US $170). Remember, TOEFL scores are valid for 2 years time while NBDE scores have 5 years validity. One should score 100 and above in TOEFL iBt as this would make you eligibile for all universities.

7) Now if you have scored well in Part 1 and TOEFL iBT, you are ready for applications to various universities. The admissions are dependent upon a number of variables:

a) NBDE Part 1 score

b) TOEFL iBT score

c) GPA (Grade Point Average)

d) 3 Letters of Recommendation

e) A solid and professional Career Statement or Statement of Purpose

f) Original Transcripts signed by Dean/Principal of your college/university

g) Application submission

h) Personal Interviews

i) Resume

J) Paper/Poster presentation

8) Typically, yearly expenses are in the range of US $ 90,000 to 100,000 dollar.

Then, if you get admitted to DDS/DMD program, you will need a co-signer (can be a relative or a friend) who is either a US citizen or Green card holder for your Student loan.

Loans are very easy and long term like 15-20 years. The loan amount even covers your living expenses and if you have a spouse and children, they cover even that. So, a two year program will cost in INR 80 lacs to 95 lacs. The expenses covered includes all Tuition fees; Health insurance; Dental instruments/material expenses; laptop and its software charges; all lodging and boarding expenses including meals. No payments are required while you are in school. There is no prepayment penalty.

Repayment begins 6-9 months after you leave school, or when you get a job. You can have multiple co-signer’s also for a loan.

9) DENTISTS and SPECIALIST DOCTORS remain the most lucrative and best salaried profession.

10) On an average, a DDS graduate starting salary range from $ 120,000 to $ 1,40,000. As per ADA figures, annual average salary of a dentist across USA in 2006 was in excess on $300,000.

11) In 2005, 5 % Americans had an annual salary in excess of one lakh dollar or more. So, when you start your career in USA as a dentist, you straightaway belong to upper 5 % income group bracket in USA. That is a big reward you get for all pains and hardships associated with being a dentist.

12) Above all, US has a stable work permit in form of H1B followed by Green Card, and then US citizenship.

NOW THAT YOU HAVE BASIC IDEA ON THE FINANCE ASPECT , DO READ THE OTHER RELATED ARTICLES PROVIDING YOU VALUABLE INFOS . And remember always refer the USA / CANADIAN embassy of your country for the most UPDATED infos . Never pay any money to any third party who promises a smooth & cheaper procedure . Always stick to the rules .

http://www.dentalorg.com/bds-nbde-dds-20-steps-to-dds-the-american-dream.html

http://www.dentalorg.com/seven-steps-to-usa-after-bds-nbde-dds.html

http://www.dentalorg.com/national-board-dental-examination-nbde-part-i.html

http://www.dentalorg.com/usa-national-board-dental-examination-nbde-part-2.html

For Financial details regarding CANADA read these two articles

http://www.dentalorg.com/dentistry-in-canada-after-bds-1.html

http://www.dentalorg.com/dentistry-in-canada-after-bds-2.html

SEVEN STEPS TO NBDE DDS

Deb — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:16:54 +0000

SEVEN SIMPLIFIED STEPS TO USA AFTER BDS

The information on how to get into USA to practice dentistry is scattered all over internet. Here at dentalorg.com you will find many helpful articles .

The most simplified format is given below.

1. Identify the state where you want to practice.

You must obtain additional dental education in USA to get the licensure. The purpose of the additional education requirement is to prepare individuals from other countries for dental practice in the U.S. health care delivery system, including dental insurance and third party payers, regulation of dental practice by state boards and infection control requirements. These programs are described in Step 4.

a. Educational and Lecensure requirements for International Dentists vary from state to state. Hence the first step is to review various state boards’ requirements given in this document – State Licensure Requirements.

b. Based on that review your second step should be to determine the state(s) where you wish to obtain a license and then contact that specific state board(s)- State Dental Boards.

2. Get information of NBDE and complete the essential steps for pre-NBDE.

What are the essential pre-NBDE steps?

To know all the Pre NBDE steps and the basic initial steps you will need to read this article

http://www.dentalorg.com/bds-nbde-dds-20-steps-to-dds-the-american-dream.html

3. Prepare and Pass NBDE I with high score.

How to prepare for NBDE 1 .

See the articles for a detailed description here

http://www.dentalorg.com/national-board-dental-examination-nbde-part-i.html

COMPLETE SYLLABUS OF NBDE 1

http://www.dentalorg.com/nbde-part-1-syllabus.html

4. Apply for and choose the “Additional Educational Program” to receive graduation.

5. Take up NBDE II and pass the examination.
How to prepare? Read the articles below

http://www.dentalorg.com/usa-national-board-dental-examination-nbde-part-2.html

http://www.dentalorg.com/nbde-part-2-syllabus.html

6. Pass a clinical licensing examination administered by a state or regional clinical testing agency.

7. Apply for state registration. Plus get other formalities such as insurance completed.

There are many article at dentalorg.com on NBDE that describes in detail about NBDE exams . All the articles will give you the basic idea for your road to USA after BDS .

READ ALL THE ARTICLE ON USA NBDE HERE : http://www.dentalorg.com/category/study-abroad/usa

N.B. All the information given here are for general information on NBDE . Rules & Regulations keep on changing with time . So before taking any decision one must visit & get all the doubts cleared from the USA Embassy in their country .

SETTLE IN UK AS DENTIST : FOR ASIAN STUDENTS

Deb — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 06:29:34 +0000

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Overseas-qualified dentists are defined as those who have taken their primary dental qualification outside the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA covers European Union countries and most countries of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA covers European Union countries (EU) and most countries of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The situation for EEA nationals is different in some aspects and will be referred to in the section on EEA.

Overseas-qualified dentists who wish to continue their training or to take postgraduate qualifications in the UK must fulfil certain essential requirements. Before setting out to travel to the UK, overseas dentists are strongly advised to find out about the following:

UK Entry Requirements

Read the basic on UK entry requirements here

http://www.dentalorg.com/settle-in-uk-as-dentist-information-for-non-uk-dental-graduates.html

Self-employment in UK

An overseas, non–European Economic Area (EEA) dentist seeking entry to the UK with the intention of working as a general practitioner (GP) in the NHS general practice or of providing private dental services, would need full registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) and entry clearance to the UK.

In addition, since April 2006, Primary Care Trusts (PCT) have been responsible for providing Primary Care dental treating at the local level. It is not possible to set up an NHS General Dental Practice without the agreement of the local PCT.

There are currently different regional employment procedures if you want to work in NHS general dental practice in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

Dentists who wish to practice in the Republic of Ireland must register with the Dental Council of Ireland. The Republic of Ireland is a separate EEA country which has its own procedures and conditions.

Registration with the General Dental Council

All dentists who work in the UK are registered with the General Dental Council (GDC)

Contact details for the GDC
Address:	The General Dental Council 37 Wimpole Street London W1G 8DQ
Telephone:	+44 (0) 20 7887 3800
Fax:	+44 (0) 20 7224 3294
Website:	www.gdc-uk.org
Email:	For general enquiries email: information@gdc-uk.org For IQE enquiries email: examinations@gdc-uk.org

Details and requirements of eligibility for registration must be obtained direct from the GDC. A summary of the different types of registration is provided below. Registration may be full or temporary.

Full Registration

Allows a dentist to practise dentistry in the UK, providing the dentist has the correct visa/immigration status.

Temporary Registration

Allows a dentist to practise dentistry only in selected supervised posts for training, teaching or research purposes. The maximum length of time you can have temporary registration is limited to five years. Temporary registration is not granted for periods of less than three months.

You will need to find out if the GDC recognises your degree for the purposes of temporary registration. You can find this out by checking the list of recognised universities for temporary registration. This list is available by country on the GDC website.

Temporary registration is normally granted for the purpose of postgraduate training, research or teaching in relation to a specific appointment. If an overseas-qualified dentist writes to the GDC to enquire about registration in the UK, the letter from the GDC may state that the person would be eligible for temporary registration providing their papers are in order.

It is important to understand that although you may be eligible for temporary registration, you will not obtain temporary registration until you are successful in obtaining the offer of a post. You cannot work on temporary registration in general or private practice or in community dental service.

Specialist lists

The GDC is the sole competent authority in the UK for the dental specialities. The GDC has responsibility for standards of education and training. The GDC also maintains the UK specialist lists. These can be accessed via the GDC web site or by e-mailing specialist@gdc_uk.org.

The specialist list includes: oral surgery, endodontics, peridontics, prosthodontics, restorative dentistry, dental public health, orthodontics, paediatric, dentistry, oral medicine, oral pathology, dental and maxillofacial radiology, special care dentistry.

Please note: oral and maxillofacial surgery is a medical speciality and requires dual registration both with the GMC and GDC.

OVERSEAS REGISTRATION EXAMINATION (ORE)

THIS EXAM IS NEEDED TO GET PERMANENT REGISTRATION FROM THE DENTAL COUNCIL OF UK . THEN ONLY A NON UK DENTIST IS ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN UK AS A DENTAL PRACTITIONER .

For all the details on ORE Exams read the 2 articles below

http://www.dentalorg.com/settle-in-uk-as-dentist-after-bds.html

http://www.dentalorg.com/overseas-registration-examination-ore-uk.html

Wishing you all the best success in your efforts . Hope these basic information were helpful.

Read all the article here On Migrating to UK as a dentist Here : http://www.dentalorg.com/category/study-abroad/uk

DISCLAIMER : These Information are just for your information only . The rules keep changing time to time & for the latest rules & regulation you must visit and clear all your doubts the the UK embassy of your country . This is a must before taking any final step .

OVERSEAS REGISTRATION EXAMINATION (ORE) UK

Deb — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 06:23:58 +0000

If you do not hold full registration with the GDC you may eventually be able to work as a dentist if you pass the ORE and have the correct visa to remain and work in the UK. This ORE examination is held by the GDC and replaced the International Qualifying Examination (IQE).

The ORE is in two parts. Part 1 consists of written papers covering the subjects of:

applied dental science
clinically applied human disease
clinical dentistry
law and ethics
health and safety.

Part 2 consists of a practical examination on:

a dental manikin
an OSCE,
an exam in diagnosis and treatment planning
a medical emergencies exam.

You need to contact the GDC to find out if you are eligible to sit this examination as there is a new requirement to demonstrate that you have had at least 1600 hours of dental clinical experience of treating patients.

The ORE is based in the UK dental curriculum. Candidates are advised to read the GDC document, The First Five Years: A Framework for undergraduate Dental Education. This can be found on the GDC website.

The GDC also provides a list of useful text books. The list comprises of some of the books used in some UK dental schools. You may find that you have used similar text books as part of your undergraduate curriculum. If you live in a large city where there is a university with a dental school, it may be useful to look at the books stocked in branches of medical and dental bookshops. You will then be able to make a judgment as to whether you need to buy or borrow new text books.

It can be difficult studying for ORE on your own. If you contact your local postgraduate dean, you may be able to join an ORE study group/course or be introduced to other dentists also studying for ORE.

Dentists who complete the ORE and have no clinical experience may need to do up to 1 year Dental Foundation Training (DF1) in order to be able to work as a general dental practitioner for the NHS. Success in the ORE does not mean you will automatically secure a DF1 place or a job in the NHS. It has become very difficult to find a DF1 training place as there is a lot of competition from UK and European graduates.

Definition of Prior Clinical Experience

On the GDC website you will see the following advice about per-requirements for entering the ORE:

“The overseas dentist must have 1,600 hours clinical experience where they have personally treated patients in the dental chair. The number of hours of this clinical experience will either be hours spent by the overseas dentist undertaking appropriate investigations and administering dental treatment during their dental degree, during post-qualification experience, or a combination of the two. It could also be undertaken during temporary registration. It will not include time observing other dentists or assisting other dentists/dental students in undertaking diagnosis/treatment planning or provision of treatment.”

Verification of the Prior Clinical Experience

The clinical experience will be verified. The GDC will request signed references from university dental teams for the undergraduate experience and from employers for the post-qualification experience. The employers must provide their registration number. The GDC will reserve the right to undertake spot checks to verify references where appropriate. Affidavits will be accepted in only exceptional circumstances where an overseas dentist has proven refugee or asylum-seeker status.

It is important to be aware that if you arrive in the UK having less than the minimum 1,600 hours of clinical experience and being unable to sit the ORE, you may put yourself in a very difficult situation. Although the GDC website states that you could obtain experience in a post offering temporary registration, you need to be aware that under current circumstances obtaining such a post will be extremely difficult. You should not rely on obtaining such a post in the UK in order to obtain sufficient experience to enter the ORE.

In addition, please check if you have any restrictions on your visa preventing you from applying for training posts. You will not be able to apply for training posts if your visa has restrictions such as-no employment as doctor or dentist in training - or similar wording.

If you know that you have not achieved the 1,600 hours of clinical experience required to enter the ORE, you would be advised to seriously consider obtaining a clinical post in the country where you qualified before coming to the UK.

For any ORE examination queries, please contact the ORE department at the GDC at examsapplication@gdc-uk.org.

For more details on ORE read this article :

http://www.dentalorg.com/settle-in-uk-as-dentist-after-bds.html

http://www.dentalorg.com/settle-in-uk-as-dentist-for-asian-students.html

SETTLE IN UK AS DENTIST : INFORMATION FOR NON UK DENTAL GRADUATES

dr mark — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 05:58:38 +0000

This article is for all the students who have got their dental graduation degrees in their country and now want to settle & practice in UK as a dentist . DENTALORG.COM always tries to provide information for qualified dentists about working in the UK, general or specialist training, or studying for a postgraduate degree or diploma in the UK. Please note these articles just for your basic idea about the steps involved . Before taking any final decision please contact the UK embassy in your country for the most detail & updated information. Only then you should proceed with your plans . So , from these articles just take the basic information .

Read the 2 most top articles before you read this article

http://www.dentalorg.com/settle-in-uk-as-dentist-after-bds.html

http://www.dentalorg.com/top-dental-colleges-in-uk-for-foreign-students.html

THE INFORMATION ON IMMIGRATION FOR NON UK DENTAL GRADUATES

Changes to the Immigration laws to the UK

On the 29 February 2008 a new immigration system was launched. The new points system combines pre-existing work and study routes into the UK into 5 tiers. Points are awarded on workers’ skills to reflect aptitude, age, experience and also the demand for these skills in any given sector.

The five tiers are: TIRE 1, 2, 3 , 4 , 5 .

For dental graduates TIER 5 is crucial .

Tier 5

Youth mobility, temporary workers and Medical Training Initiative (MTI) posts: people allowed to work in the United Kingdom for a limited period of time to satisfy primarily non-economic objectives. The purpose of these posts is to allow an overseas dentist to come to the UK for up to two years, for example, to gain experience in a technique or procedure. At the end of this period, he/she will be required to return to their own country. Please see the section on tier 5 international training fellows for further information.

Dentists who wish to practise in the Republic of Ireland – which is a separate EEA country and not part of the United Kingdom - must register with the Dental Council of Ireland, which has its own procedures and conditions.

How will this affect overseas dentists?

It is important that you check your visa before applying for a post in the UK. You should only apply for a post for which you have the correct visa.

Doctors and dentists who are in the UK by virtue of another immigration category, for example those with leave as a dependent – each specific case would need to be checked to ensure that you can work or train in the UK.

How will this affect overseas dentists?

It is important that you check your visa before applying for a post in the UK. You should only apply for a post for which you have the correct visa.

Doctors and dentists who are in the UK by virtue of another immigration category, for example those with leave as a dependent – each specific case would need to be checked to ensure that you can work or train in the UK.

Immigration Regulations for the UK

Senior House Officer (SHO) posts

The SHO post is a training post in UK hospitals. These posts are changing to dental foundation posts. If you have entered the UK on a tier 1 Visa which states that you are not eligible for doctor or dentist training posts, you would not be able to apply for one of these posts. If you have entered the UK on a tier 2 visa you will need to have a job offer. The employers will need to demonstrate that there was no suitably qualified EEA citizen able to accept the post before the post can be offered to an overseas citizen. The employer will be required to sponsor you for the post.

Employer sponsorship is for a specific post and for a specified period of time.

If you are successful and are offered a post, the employer will be your sponsor and issue you with a sponsor number and you will then re-enter the UK to take up the post.

Dental Foundation Years 1 and 2

These are new training posts which will be occupied by newly qualified dental graduates. If you have entered the UK on a tier 1 visa which states that you are not eligible for doctor or dentist training posts, you would not be able to apply for one of these posts.

You will need full registration for a DF1 or DF2 post.

Vocational Trainee

These posts are being replaced by DF1 posts. If you have entered the UK on a tier 1 visa which states that you are not eligible for doctor or dentist training posts, you would not be able to apply for one of these posts.

If you have completed your undergraduate training in dentistry in one of the UK dental schools, and have full registration with the GDC, but you are not an EEA citizen, you would still be able to apply for VT or foundation training. You should contact Chris Franklin at COPDEND regarding visa sponsorship.

You will require to have full registration with the GDC.

Visas

You may need a visa to travel to the UK. You can contact the visa section at embassies and high commissions overseas.

SETTLE IN UK AS DENTIST : TOP DENTAL COLLEGES IN UK FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS

Deb — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 04:36:03 +0000

This is a list of the top dental colleges in UK .

This list is just for your information . You can contact the colleges ans ask the detail procedure for admission .

Before that you can have a look at this most read article Explaining all the details & technicalities for a non resident UK student for settling in UK as a dentist . A must read for all the dental students wanting to settle in UK as a dentist .

http://www.dentalorg.com/settle-in-uk-as-dentist-after-bds.html

UK Dental Schools

You can find further information about the courses offered at the UK’s dental schools by the website links below or by contacting the Admissions Department at the dental school you would like to study at.

If you are a Non UK Student with dental degree , then the college admission department might give you valuable information and guidance on various procedures to join a diploma course or Post Graduate course in UK .

Updated August 2010 ( Few links might have changed )

School of Medicine and Dentistry

University of Aberdeen

+44 (0)1224 554 975

Institute of Dentistry

Barts and the London, Queen Mary School of Medicine and Dentistry

+44(0)20 7882 2240

The School of Dentistry

University of Birmingham

+44(0)121 237 2761

School of Oral and Dental Sciences

University of Bristol

+44(0)117 928 7679

School of Dentistry

Cardiff University

+44(0)29 2074 5867

School of Dentistry

University of Dundee

+44(0)1382 660 111

Edinburgh Postgraduate Dental Institute

University of Edinburgh

+44(0)131 536 4970

Dental School

University of Glasgow

+44(0)141 211 9600

Dental Institute

King’s College London

+44(0)20 7848 6512

School of Dentistry

University of Central Lancashire

+44(0)1772 892 400

Leeds Dental Institute

University of Leeds

+44(0)113 343 6199

School of Dental Sciences

University of Liverpool

+44(0)151 706 5298

School of Dentistry

University of Manchester

+44(0)161 306 0231

School of Dental Sciences

Newcastle University

dental.ugadmin@ncl.ac.uk

Peninsula Dental School

Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry

+44(0)1752 437 444

Centre for Dental Education

Queen’s University Belfast

+44(0)2890 972 349

The School of Clinical Dentistry

University of Sheffield

+44(0)114 271 7808

UCL Eastman Dental Institute

University College London

+44(0)20 3456 1092

SETTLE IN UK AS DENTIST AFTER BDS

Deb — Sat, 26 May 2012 20:21:09 +0000

Welcome to all the Docs , your friendly Dr.Deb is back with a new article . In this article we will be discussing about the steps to settle in UK as a dentist after completing BDS in India .

This article is written by Dr.Abhishek Khanna . He is currently based in UK after completing BDS in India . He is currently Pursuing Masters in Public Health Dentistry in UK & Preparing to appear for UK qualifying exams to practice as Dentist . In this article he is explaining all the steps he knows on how to migrate to UK after BDS and settle as a dentist . A great deal of thanks to Dr.Abhishek for sharing his experiences .

To settle in UK as a dentist has a good scope as dentistry is among highly paid profession. The only way to practice dentistry for Indian dentist is to pass ORE, a licencing exam conducted by British Dental Council. This exam is held twice a year (i.e. in April and September) in UK. The exam is based on UK dental curriculum and has 2 parts (Part 1- Theory n Part 2- Practical).

As I said, the exam is conducted in UK, so there are 2 possible ways of appearing in this exam

First is by getting a tourist visa and give ORE part-1 and for Part-2, there is another visa which UKBA issue for students appearing in ORE or PLAB (for medical students).

You can also migrate to UK by joining a full time masters programme, either clinical or non-clinical.

Most of the students follow the second step as you can get master’s degree along with preparation and also in UK there are few groups started for overseas dentist to prepare for ORE.

Under graduate dental students can join any full time masters course by applying online to universities or by meeting their country representatives personally, as most of the universities send their counsellors to take interviews and give admission offer. You can get information about interview from British council, New Delhi or from consultants dealing with abroad studies. Best source is British council as most of the consultants are not trustworthy.

The primary requirements for taking admission in universities of UK are-

* Minimum 55% in BDS,

* 1 year of clinical experience after internship or even more which depends upon university

* Score of minimum 6.5 bands in IELTS or equivalent English language exam.

Representatives from universities ask some general questions about the course like reason of joining the course and why only in their university. Before interview, you should have some documents which are required for admission. They are-

* 10th n 12th mark sheets and certificate.

* Marksheets of BDS (all 4 years)

* Internship completion certificate

* Provisional degree

* Letter of recommendation from college and work place

* Statement of purpose

After interview, if they select then you will get a conditional offer letter first which have some conditions like score of 6.5 bands in IELTS and payment of 50% fees or depends if university demands for some other things too. After fulfilling their conditions, you have to contact them back and then they will give an unconditional offer letter or CAS letter by which you can apply for tier 4 student visa.

Most of the universities start the course from September and few from January. So you should start applying atleast 2-3 months before the course starts.

ORE exam

Before applying, you need to make sure you meet the clinical experience and English language requirement.

Clinical experience requirement

You must have at least 1600 hours of clinical experience where you have personally treated patients. The number of hours of this clinical experience includes working:

* during your dental degree

* during post-qualification experience

* Or combination of both

English Language Test

Minimum overall 7 bands in IELTS and not less than 6.5 in each section is required to apply for exam. IELTS is compulsory for all non-English country students. No other English language test is approved by General dental council, UK.

Also you need to check the list of approved universities from website of General Dental Practitioners. Most of the Indian universities are in this list.

ORE Part-1

Cost for ORE part 1 is £600 and exam is held twice in a year (usually in September and April).

It consists of two computer-based exam papers:

* Paper A covers clinically applied dental science and clinically applied human disease

* Paper B covers aspects of clinical dentistry, including law and ethics and health and safety

Each paper is made up of Multiple Short Answer questions (Extended Matching Questions and Single Best Answer Questions). You must pass both papers in order to progress to Part 2. You will be allowed four attempts for Part 1.

ORE Part-2

Cost for ORE part 2 is £2250 and is held in every 2-3 months.

Prior booking is required to give exam and sometimes due to numerous students applying for this exam, you may miss chances of appearing.

In that case, you can apply when next date is announced. You can apply within next 2 years of completing part 1 exam. You will be allowed four attempts for part 2.

This exam is based on your practical knowledge and you need to perform some patient based procedures. It consists of 4 components .

Go to page number 2 for rest of the article …

DENTISTRY IN CANADA AFTER BDS/MDS – 2

Deb — Fri, 18 May 2012 08:57:40 +0000

Before proceeding with this article do read the 1st part of this article here http://www.dentalorg.com/dentistry-in-canada-1.html

So as per the 1st part any Indian BDS / MDS graduate wanting to work in canada as a dentist needs to fulfill the following steps . See the FLOWCHART below .

We will be seeing in to each step One by One .

Step .1.WEB BASED SELF ASSESSMENT

NDEB Online Self-Assessment

The NDEB web-based self-assessment has been developed as a tool to help you gauge your ability to successfully complete the Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge.

The web-based self-assessment consists of 100 multiple choice questions. Upon completion, a tally of your responses (correct, incorrect, and unanswered) will be provided, along with some guidelines on how to proceed based on your score. These results are provided as a guideline only, and neither disqualify you from taking the Assessment nor guarantee that you will receive the minimum required test equated score on the Assessment.

Click the links below to go the NDEB CANADA site to give the online assessment test . Do read the instructions before giving the test .

http://www.ndeb.ca/nonaccredited/self-assessment-quiz

http://www.ndeb.ca/quiz/

STEP . 2 . APPLICATION & DOCUMENT VERIFICATION

To participate in the NDEB Equivalency Process, applicants must first complete an online application and pay the application fee. In order for an individual to be approved to register for the Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge, all required documents must be received by the Application Deadline Date.

Application for the 2013 Equivalency Process is now OPEN. The application deadline date for the 2013 NDEB Equivalency Process is September 28, 2012.

CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

CLICK HERE TO KNOW ABOUT ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

CLICK HERE TO GET THE COMPLETE INSTRUCTION MANUAL ON FILLING THE APPLICATION

CLICK HERE TO KNOW ABOUT QUALIFYING PROGRAMS

Graduates of non-accredited dental programs can also successfully complete an accredited Qualifying/Degree Completion Program in order to become eligible to participate in the NDEB Written and OSCE Examinations. These programs are especially designed to orient international graduates to dentistry and dental practice in Canada.

You must contact the universities directly to obtain specific information regarding these programs and admissions procedures. Contact information can be found below.

The result of one or more of the Assessments in the NDEB Equivalency Process are requirements for application to a Qualifying Program or a Degree Completion Program. Each university will inform you of its admission policy including which Assessments are admission requirements.

The application fee for the NDEB Equivalency Process is $600.00, non-refundable.
NOTES

Application to the Equivalency Process and Registration for Assessments must be submitted online. Only credit card payments will be accepted.

Upon verification, individuals who have previously participated in the l’Ordre des dentistes du Québec (ODQ) equivalency process, the Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentistry (ACFD) Eligibility Examination or the NDEB certification process for non-accredited graduates will receive a credit for the application fee.

Due to a high volume of documents received by our office we are unable to provide oral updates on documentation. The status of your documents can be obtained by logging into your online application and selecting the Profile Tab. Documents that have been ‘received’ will take approximately 6-8 weeks to be reviewed.

STEP . 3 . Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge

EVALUATION OF BASICS )

The Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge is a multiple choice style assessment. It consists of two (2) books, each with 150 multiple-choice type questions. Each book is given in a three (3) hour session. The sessions are held in the morning and afternoon of one day.

Participants whose score on the Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge is a test equated 75 or higher may register for the Assessment of Clinical Skills and the Assessment of Clinical Judgement.*

A participant has the privilege of taking the Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge three (3) times.

To view your profile or register for an Assessment please log in at ndeb-na.brighttrac.com.

* In order to assure the consistency of scores on all the versions of the Assessments, the NDEB uses a test equating procedure. This procedure correlates a standardized reference examination with the current version of the examination and determines the standardized mark.

For more information regarding the process used to select questions and regarding the processes used to analyze and test equate assessments click here.

THE CONTENT FOR THE TEST ARE AS FOLLOWS . SEE THE TABLE BELOW

TO SEE THE OFFICIAL FILE OF CANADIAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION CLICK BELOW

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL PROSPECTUS

VISIT THE OFFICIAL SITE OF CANADIAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION HERE

NDEB

DENTISTRY IN CANADA AFTER BDS/MDS – 1

Deb — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:20:14 +0000

Introduction :

Of all the foreign destinations that a BDS graduate can look forward to settle as a Dentist , CANADA is perhaps the most popular one right now . The reason for this can be many but the 2 main causes can be :

The well balanced & developed society of Canada .

Dentists being the richest earners in the Country .

So in this series of Articles ” Dentistry in Canada ” We will seeing in detail all the procedures needed to migrate to Canada and settle as a dentist .

The NDEB Canada Conducts Licensing Exams for Dental Students

The system for NON ACCREDITED STUDENTS ( From Other Countries like INDIA )

There are set of rules for both Credited & Accredited dental graduates . We will be seeing in detail about the accredited students here … students coming from India & Other Asian countries where few colleges are not accredited .

Overview

Graduates of non-accredited dental programs must successfully complete an accredited Qualifying or Degree Completion Program OR the NDEB Equivalency Process prior to being eligible to take the NDEB Written and OSCE Examinations.

NDEB Equivalency Process

The Equivalency Process provides an alternate route to certification as a dentist in Canada for graduates of non-accredited dental programs and is also integrated with the admission process for the Qualifying and Degree Completion Programs. The Equivalency Process is comprised of three Assessments. Successful completion of the Assessments allows individuals to apply to take the NDEB Written and OSCE Examinations. Canadian Faculties of Dentistry will also use results of select Assessments in the admission process for Qualifying and Degree Completion Programs.

The diagram below illustrates the integrated pathways to certification as a dentist in Canada

STEP 1 : Go to this link http://www.ndeb.ca/nonaccredited/self-assessment-quiz

Application Process

Application for the 2013 Equivalency Process is now OPEN. The application deadline date for the 2013 NDEB Equivalency Process is September 28, 2012.

CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

CLICK HERE TO KNOW ABOUT ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

CLICK HERE TO GET THE COMPLETE INSTRUCTION MANUAL ON FILLING THE APPLICATION

CLICK HERE TO KNOW ABOUT QUALIFYING PROGRAMS

Graduates of non-accredited dental programs can also successfully complete an accredited Qualifying/Degree Completion Program in order to become eligible to participate in the NDEB Written and OSCE Examinations. These programs are especially designed to orient international graduates to dentistry and dental practice in Canada.

You must contact the universities directly to obtain specific information regarding these programs and admissions procedures. Contact information can be found below.

The result of one or more of the Assessments in the NDEB Equivalency Process are requirements for application to a Qualifying Program or a Degree Completion Program. Each university will inform you of its admission policy including which Assessments are admission requirements.

The application fee for the NDEB Equivalency Process is $600.00, non-refundable.
NOTES

Application to the Equivalency Process and Registration for Assessments must be submitted online. Only credit card payments will be accepted.

Upon verification, individuals who have previously participated in the l’Ordre des dentistes du Québec (ODQ) equivalency process, the Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentistry (ACFD) Eligibility Examination or the NDEB certification process for non-accredited graduates will receive a credit for the application fee.

Due to a high volume of documents received by our office we are unable to provide oral updates on documentation. The status of your documents can be obtained by logging into your online application and selecting the Profile Tab. Documents that have been ‘received’ will take approximately 6-8 weeks to be reviewed.

THE ARTICLE WILL CONTINUE IN THE NEXT PART

CLICK HERE FOR THE 2ND PART

OFFICIAL SITE OF CANADIAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION

(SOURCE OF INFORMATION )

READ THE 2ND PART OF THE SERIES HERE

http://www.dentalorg.com/dentistry-in-canada-2.html