Writing a cover letter for the job role of a Dentist
The role of a Dentists is as a healthcare professional who provides preventive and restorative treatments for problems that affect the mouth and teeth.
Most dentists work as self-employed practitioners in general practice, providing dental care to the public under National Health Service (NHS) and/or privately. Others work in salaried posts within a variety of specialisms in hospital dentistry, community dentistry, the armed forces, corporate practices, industry, or university teaching and research. A general dental practitioner (GDP) typically leads a team made up of dental care professionals (DCPs) and treats a wide range of patients, from children to the elderly.
Entry Requirements:
In order to practise as a dentist, an approved degree in dentistry (BDS or BChD) is essential.
Entry to the course usually requires high grades at A-level/Highers in chemistry, biology and physics or mathematics.
The course combines academic education with theoretical and practical training in all aspects of dental practice. Courses including a pre-dental year exist for candidates without science-based A-levels or equivalents. This course normally lasts for 30 weeks and immediately precedes entry to the undergraduate degree course. It is not possible to become a dentist with an HND only.
Graduate entry to dental school is possible. A 2:1 in a science-based first degree is usually preferred. Graduate entry courses usually last for five years, but accelerated four-year courses are available for candidates with a 2:1 or better in a degree with a large element of biology or chemistry.
Other graduate courses offer science foundation courses (a ‘pre-dental’ year) for suitable candidates with a non-science background. Some dental schools admit graduates in any subject as long as A-levels or Highers in sciences (including chemistry) have been passed with high grades.
Duties to expect:
Educating patients on oral healthcare;examining teeth and diagnosing patients’ dental conditions by using tools such as x-rays;assessing treatment options and agreeing treatment plans with patients; carrying out agreed clinical treatments such as restoring teeth affected by decay and treating gum disease; maintaining patients’ dental records;recruiting, training and managing staff;managing budgets and maintaining stocks of equipment;keeping abreast of new developments through structured continuing professional development (CPD);marketing services to potential clients. We have two example cover letters for a Dentist job application, see below:
Dentist Cover Letter Example
Dear Practice Manager
I am writing to introduce myself to you in reference to your advertisement in the (where you saw job advertisement) for a senior Dentist to work within your Dental Practice.
Presently, I am employed as a dentist at (Current employer). and have been based at that practice for the last five years. During these years, I have equipped myself with all functions related with Dentistry. As you can see from my attached CV, I have attended many continuing education courses through my involvement with professional organisations and have volunteered and attended lectures at the Dentist Conference Meeting each year. I have received training to become a certified Invisalign provider and possess clinical and research experience with the appliance.
Although I am enjoying my present job, I am looking out for new opportunities in the same field. Many thanks for taking the time in reading my application, and I hope to hear from you in the near future.
Sincerely,
Applicant Name
Dentist Cover Letter
Jessica Carter
Hiring Manager
Learnist Ltd
30 Viva Street
London
6BH 11CH
20 May 2020
Dear Sir/ Madam,
I was extremely interested to read of your advertised role for a dentist.
I am a highly qualified dentist, and have vast experience working for a dental surgery. I am highly skilled and specialise in new treatments that are at the cutting edge of dentistry. I keep up to date with research journals and new technical methods that come out. I trained with leaders in the dental industry, and therefore I provide my clients with the best treatments available.
I am also very good at dealing with patients, and I have been endorsed and recommended. I provide clients with options and as much information as possible in order to assist them make the best decisions. As I am able to build a good rapport with customers I am good at getting customer loyalty.
I am interested in working for your dental surgery as you have a very high reputation in the industry, and as I am very ambitious I believe that it would be an excellent working relationship. I believe that I share the same vision that your surgery portrays, and that I would make a very good team member.
I attach my CV detailing the experience that I have obtained in my career as a dentist so far. I look forward to hearing from you.
Please note that I am immediately available.
Yours sincerely,
Kind regards
Your Name
Address
Depending on the area and the population etc., you may be one of few applying for the position of a dentist.
To ensure that you have a good chance where this is high competition, make sure you talk about your qualifications (which is obviously a must-have). The other candidates will have the same, or very similar, qualifications, so this won’t exactly be too impressive as it’s a job requirement.
After mentioning qualifications and proving that you are indeed qualified for the job, focus on how trustworthy you are and how good you are with the clients, as this is very important as a dentist or other medical professional.