Special care dentistry

A dentist wearing a mask and gloves gently treats an elderly patient in a wheelchair, while a smiling caregiver looks on in a modern dental office.

Special Care Dentistry Specialty Training in Wales offers a rewarding career pathway for dentists who want to improve oral health outcomes for people with complex additional needs. Training is designed to develop clinicians who can provide specialist-led, patient-centred care across a range of settings, including community, hospital and primary care services. In Wales, the programme supports trainees to develop the clinical, academic and professional capabilities needed to progress towards specialist practice and, on successful completion, eligibility to apply for entry onto the General Dental Council specialist list in Special Care Dentistry. 

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