Dental Mandatory training
Welcome to the Scottish Dental Mandatory Training programme.
What is Dental Mandatory Training?
Scottish Dental Mandatory Training Programme Overview
The Scottish Dental Mandatory Training programme is a course that dentists must complete if they wish to:
- Join the dental list in Scotland for the first time, or
- Return to the list after being absent for 12 months or more.
This programme is a Scottish Government requirement. Completion of this certification is necessary for a territorial Health Board to issue a list number.
Course Structure
- The course is delivered as a hybrid format, consisting of:
- In-person training sessions
- Online training sessions
- An Online invigilated exam called the Test of Knowledge (TOK)
All participants are required to sit and pass the Test of Knowledge.
Further Information
You can find more details about the Test of Knowledge on the official course resources or guidance documents provided with your registration.
What does Dental Mandatory Training involve?
Parts 1 & 2 (4 online sessions) (3 in-person sessions)
If you are a dentist who has not worked on an NHS list in Scotland or the UK within the last 12 months you are required to complete parts 1 and 2 of Dental Mandatory Training.
Part 2 only (2 sessions online) (2 sessions in-person)
Dentists who are currently included on a dental list in the rest of the UK and have not worked in Scotland within the last 12 months are only required to complete part 2.
Pre-requisite learning programme
Once you have signed up and paid for your Dental Mandatory Training course you will receive an email with a link to a pre-requisite learning programme.
This should be completed before the Dental Mandatory Training course takes place.
Test of Knowledge
After completing the Mandatory training course, all applicants are required to pass the Test of Knowledge. Passing this test is essential to receive a Certificate of Completion, which is needed to be listed in Scotland.
It is advised that applicants begin practicing for the test before the course starts. The practice questions contain helpful resources to assist in preparation.
To increase your chances of passing the test, it is crucial to attend all the sessions of the Mandatory training course and take advantage of the additional resources provided.
To book a place on the next course select Course Booking
Personal Development Plan (PDP)
All aplicants must complete a personal development plan. If you do not already have a personal development plan please download the PDP template for mandatory training.
Further information on PDPs will be discussed on the course.
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