No dental schools are affiliated with, endorse or recommend any private websites or commercial providers offering paid-for courses, resources or services to support applications to dentistry or other oral health courses.
Paid-for services allow for those with the disposable income available to access extra support which is unfair and inappropriate.
Applicants should also be aware that private providers are not affiliated with dental schools or staffed by admissions professionals or academic colleagues involved in the selection process. The accuracy and relevance of the advice they provide cannot therefore be guaranteed and we encourage applicants to exercise caution when considering or relying on such guidance.
Dental schools will not give additional credit or recognition to certificates issued by private application support providers when assessing applications. Participation in these courses or services does not provide an advantage in the admissions process.
Guidance for current dental students
Current dental students considering working with, promoting or providing services for private companies offering dental school application support should take particular care. Such activities may raise concerns in relation to professional conduct and fitness to practise requirements, as well as the terms of their student agreement with their dental school.
We encourage students to seek guidance from their dental school before undertaking any such work to ensure they understand their responsibilities and any relevant restrictions.
