Delve into Dentistry - Exploring careers in the oral health care team

Many people have heard of dentists, but did you know there are far more careers in dentistry and many routes into a career in the oral health team from apprenticeships to degrees. Interested in a healthcare career, working with people, mastering practical skills and work in a job where no two days are the same?

There are several careers within the oral health care team that your students have probably never thought about – this is the perfect session to find out more!

Please join NHS England South West Dental Workforce Training and Education and Bristol Dental School, University of Bristol who will introduce some of the roles  and career pathways in dentistry and the oral health care team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to have a practical insight into dentistry including:

• Experience the dental facilities including the dental laboratories and clinical training areas.
• Hands on activities - have a go at mixing some of the materials regularly used in dentistry.
• An introduction to some of the equipment the dental team use on a daily basis.
• Meet some of the team involved in providing care for patients when in the clinical situation or behind the scenes.

When? Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 1pm - 4pm

Where? Bristol Dental School, 1 Trinity Quay, Avon St, Bristol BS2 0PT

Open to Years 10-13

Please note: This experience and hands on activities are open to pupils only. Parents and chaperones will not be able to stay, so please take the opportunity to explore the surrounding areas in Bristol.