Summer Schools
Dentistry Summer Schools
Dive into a career in dentistry on our exceptional summer school.
Why Choose Our Dentistry Summer School?
- Incredible summer school for dentistry in London
- Designed for ages 15-18
- Teaching from qualified dental professionals
- Practise in a simulated dental surgery
- Guidance on dental school applications
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Experience a career as a dentist
Dentistry Summer Course with Dukes Plus
Are you an aspiring dentist? Explore this rewarding career with our dentistry summer school.
Learn from expert dental professionals – whether you’re attending a seminar on the University College London campus or visiting a dental practice. With incredible immersive dental surgery simulations, you’ll also have an unmatched opportunity to try your hand at dental procedures.
You’ll receive personalised career coaching from professional dentists and orthodontists, plus advice and guidance on applying to dental school and breaking into the industry.
Discover more about our dentistry summer school and book your place today.
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Our Dentistry Summer School
Discover if dentistry is the path for you at The Dentist Summer Experience in London, designed for students aged 15–18. During the summer school, you’ll:
– Drill, suture, and take impressions on phantom heads
– Perform and interpret dental x-rays
– Treat dental decay and manage dental trauma
– Conduct patient consultations using professional structures and techniques
You’ll be taught by experienced dentists in the industry and receive career coaching on university choices and ways into the industry.
Hosted at the UCL campus in London, you’ll also experience what it’s like to study at one of the world’s top universities.
Book now to take your first steps towards a career as a dentist.
Dentist Summer Experience
- Price
- Duration
- Location
- Ages
- Start Dates
- From £2,290
- 1-2 Weeks
- UCL, London
- 15-18
- 19 July 2027
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To learn more about our dentistry summer school, view the course brochure.
24/7 Safeguarding
And pastoral support, including a nominated Pastoral & Activity Leader, and a dedicated house parent for residential students.
Coaching from professionals
Minimum of 25 hours of contact time with professionals per week – with coaching and networking opportunities.
Exclusive site visits
Excursions to up to 5 professional workplaces and venues, so you can witness firsthand what a job in your industry looks like.
Career simulations
Immersive, hands-on workshops and activities which replicate the experience of working at the cutting edge of your chosen career.
Why Book Our Dentistry Summer School?
On our summer school, you’ll be learning from the best. Work alongside top dentists and receive personal teaching and mentoring. Network with dentists, orthodontists, and dental students from multiple specialisms to gain insider tips and guidance. And with 25+ hours of teaching per week on the University College London campus, you’ll undergo rigorous training to boost your skills and knowledge.
You have the option to gain a UCAS-accredited qualification on completing the dentistry summer school. This will provide you with UCAS points to support your application to university or dental school.
Learn the fundamentals of modern dentistry – from consulting with patients and reading x-rays to performing dental surgery. With a mixture of interactive lessons and incredible immersive simulations, you’ll master the theory and practice of some of the key skills needed to become a dentist.
Test your skills in a simulated dental surgery, practising real-life patient consultations and diagnostics. There’s also the chance to use virtual reality and phantom heads equipment to simulate realistic dental procedures. Plus, the dentistry summer school includes a visit to a London dental practice with the opportunity to exercise your patient consultation and diagnosis skills.
Receive personalised guidance on how to improve your applications to university or dental school and how to break into the industry. Plus, participate in an assessment centre led by dental professionals to see how you would fare in the application process, with individual feedback provided.
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Our Dentistry Summer School Campus
Learn more about where you’ll be studying on our dentistry summer school.
Ages 15-18
University College London
At University College London (UCL), students aged 15-18 discover thrilling career possibilities. All our immersive career experiences take place at UCL, where students can experience living and studying at one of the leading universities in the world. With the thriving professional culture of London on your doorstep and exclusive site visits to some of London’s top firms, it’s the ideal place to launch your career.
- Price
- Duration
- Start Dates
- From £2,290
- 1-2 weeks
- 5, 19 Jul & 16 Aug 2027
Socials and Special Events
Beyond the Timetable
Discover more of London
At the weekend, residential students have the chance to get out and explore. Activities include a guided London walking tour and a sports day in one of central London’s parks.
Available to residential students only.
Celebrate what you have achieved
The programme concludes with a graduation ceremony recognising students’ work and achievements during their time at summer school – a chance to reflect on the experience and celebrate together.
An exclusive evening of professional connection
Reserved exclusively for students on the 2-Week Enhanced programme, the gala dinner is one of the most memorable occasions of the summer. Held on the penultimate evening, it brings students together for a formal dinner and a special networking event with professionals.
It offers valuable exposure to professional conversations and networks at an early stage – as well as a memorable way to mark the end of the programme.
Available to 2-Week Enhanced students only.
Meet Your Tutors
Our Dentistry Professionals
Jhanvi is an Associate Dentist at Dental Beauty WGC. She qualified from King’s College London, and after completing her vocational training, worked at a Senior House officer in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for the London North West University Healthcare Trust, acquiring experience in facial trauma, head and neck cancer and complex oral surgery.
- Dr Jhanvi Mehta
- Dental Beauty WGC
- Associate Dentist
Sinclair has worked in several dental practices where he completed a PG Certificate in Dental Law and Ethics and a Certificate in Restorative dentistry. Currently he is undertaking a 3 year MSc course in Endodontics. He has been a Clinical Lecturer at Queen Mary’s in the Adult Restorative Department since 2011. He is also a core examiner for the Royal College of Surgeon’s LDS examinations.
- Dr Sinclair Butcher
- Queen Mary
- Clinical Lecturer
Saul is a General Dentist working at Family Practice, focusing on restorative dentistry with an interest in Sports Dentistry. He holds a degree in Physiology & Pharmacology, a Masters in International Healthy Policy and a Bachelor of Dental Surgery. He trained within NHS dentistry before moving into private practice.
- Dr Saul Konsiver
- Family Practice
- General Dentist
Evie qualified from King’s College Dental School in 2019 having previously worked in research as a biomedical scientist. Since 2019 she has gone on to gain certification in IV/RA conscious sedation for the more nervous patients and is currently studying for a postgraduate diploma in advanced aesthetic restorative dentistry & endodontics.
- Dr Evie Hay
- Dentist
Ian is a passionate orthodontist, fully trained in Invisalign, Damon and Lingual Orthodontics. He studied biochemistry at Dundee University and dentistry at King’s College London. During his time in private practice and hospitals, he was awarded his diploma in Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties of The Royal College of Surgeons of England and published in orthodontic literature.
- Dr Ian Arad
- Orthodontist
Charlotte began working at Luton and Dunstable Hospital in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is now working in general practice. She completed a Masters in Restorative Dental Practice at the Eastman Dental Institute and has a particular interest in sleep and the management of snoring. Charlotte also volunteers with the Dental Wellness Trust and Crisis.
- Dr Charlotte Leigh
- Dentist
Tutors may change from year to year.
Course Content
What Will I Learn?
On our dentistry summer school, you’ll receive an incredible induction into the career of a dentist – through a simulated dental clinic, practice surgery, and coaching from seasoned professionals.
Enter a simulated dentistry practice. You’ll become familiar with key dental equipment and procedures, and learn how dentists approach patient consultations, treatment, and follow-up care.
Learn how to assess patient cases, interpret dental X-rays, and identify potential oral health problems. You’ll consider different treatment options and develop appropriate care plans for a range of clinical scenarios.
Develop the precision and hand control required in dentistry through hands-on exercises. You’ll practise skills including dental scaling, taking impressions, suturing, and working with phantom heads and dental typodonts.
Explore the human side of dentistry, from managing patient anxiety to communicating difficult information with empathy. You’ll also consider approaches to pain management and debate ethical dilemmas faced by dental professionals.
Learn how to stand out in your applications to dental schools. You’ll work on your personal statement, practise interviews and MMI stations, and receive guidance from dentists with experience of the admissions process.
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Credentials for your applications
A Recognised Certificate of Achievement
After graduation, every student can earn a personalised digital certificate recognising their achievement to use on their UCAS applications.
Students who attend a 2-Week Summer Experience will also receive an industry reference letter, signed by professionals, outlining what they have achieved over the course of the programme.
We can also be included in the UCAS extra activities section, and we are an approved provider for the Gold Residential section of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Earn UCAS Points for Your University Application
Students who complete the 2-Week or 2-Week Enhanced programme will have the chance to earn a Level 3 Work Experience qualification, worth 8 UCAS points – a boost for UK university applications.
FAQs
Students explore key areas of modern dentistry, including anatomy, oral health, orthodontics, and restorative procedures. The programme also includes dental examinations, reading X-rays, and university application and career coaching.
This programme offers students the chance to try dental procedures through dental surgery simulations, interact with professional dentists, and gain personalised career advice. It’s a perfect mix of hands-on experience, academic preparation, and networking.
Simply select your chosen start date, duration, and other add-ons on this page, and click ‘Book Now’. You will be taken to a booking form, where you will need to fill out both the parent’s and student’s details. The process takes just a few minutes.
To secure your place, you can choose to make the whole payment upfront, or to pay a deposit of £950, with the remainder of the payment taken nearer the programme start date.
Of course. If you have any questions, simply fill out this form and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Absolutely. Around half of our students are from the UK or US, with the other half from other countries around the world. We have welcomed students from 100 nationalities and are proud to have a global student community.
You need to have a minimum English level of B2 (intermediate) to attend this course.
Yes, we have residential options available for our dentistry summer school. This includes:
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Guardianship
- 24/7 safeguarding
- Social activities in evenings and excursions at weekends
Please select this option when booking.
Yes. About half of our students attend as day students. The programme content is exactly the same for day and residential attendees.
We do not have an application process. Bookings for our dentistry summer school are taken on a first come, first served basis.
No. We do not expect any of our students to have any prior knowledge, simply a keen interest in dentistry!
We introduce each topic at an introductory level, with guidance from our industry professionals. There are also opportunities to work towards more advanced concepts where students feel comfortable.
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Make the most of your evenings
Residential students can enjoy a varied programme of evening activities designed to bring the group together in a relaxed setting. Depending on the programme, activities may include movie nights, a board game café, sports and games, wellness evenings, quizzes, scavenger hunts, and craft nights.
Available to residential students only.