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Dental School Interview Preparation Course 2026/27

Interview Preparation That Delivers Results

See how one student transformed his interview performance with Dr Admissions’ expert coaching and went on to secure a place at King’s College London for Dentistry. Personalised preparation, targeted feedback and realistic mock interviews helped him perform with confidence when it mattered most.

Turn Your Dental School Interview Invitation Into Your Best Chance of an Offer

Prepare for UK dentistry MMI and panel interviews with a structured 10-week live online programme led by Dr Afrosa Ahmed, NHS Consultant, former medical school interviewer and experienced medical educator.

Learn how to structure strong answers, handle unfamiliar MMI stations, approach dental ethics and role-play, discuss NHS dentistry and communicate confidently under pressure.

10-week live online course
20 hours of live teaching

Course Dates

20 September – 22 November 2026 – Formal Course

Sunday 10am-12pm

Includes: Session Recordings · 2 Interview Handbooks · 5 Specialist Masterclasses · 16 Answer Frameworks · MMI Role-Play Demonstrations 

Course fee: £595

View the full 10-week curriculum →

Reserve Your Place £595

University-Specific 1-to-1 Mock Interview — £150

Once you receive your interview invitation, book a 1-hour intensive mock tailored to that university. Complete the course first, then book your mock as soon as your invitation arrives.

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100% of Qualifying 2026 Students Received at Least One Offer

Every student in our 2026 entry cohort who completed an Interview Course and at least one Dr Admissions mock interview received at least one medical or dental school offer.

Trusted by Teachers, Students and Parents

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“Excellent! My son completed the interview course and mock MMIs and received all of his desired offers. The advice and teaching were excellent and extremely helpful.”

— Samiah Arif

What Is Included in the £595 Dentistry Interview Course?

Your course fee includes:

  • 20 hours of live online teaching over 10 weeks
  • Recordings of every live session
  • 16 structured interview-answer frameworks
  • Weekly assignments and guided practice
  • Model-answer analysis
  • Dentistry-specific interview teaching
  • MMI and panel interview preparation
  • Dental ethics and professionalism
  • Role-play and communication practice
  • NHS dentistry and healthcare current-affairs preparation
  • Dental work-experience reflection
  • Interview confidence and pressure-management teaching
  • Two Interview Handbooks
  • Five recorded Specialist Masterclasses
  • Six recorded real-time MMI role plays demonstrated by Dr Ahmed

Course at a glance

Dates: 20th September – 22nd November
Time: Sundays, 10:00am–12:00pm
Format: Live online
Teaching: 20 hours
Recordings: Included
Price: £595

Reserve Your place £595

Optional university-specific mock interview

The £595 course does not include a one-to-one university-specific mock interview.

We recommend at least one mock after completing the course so the student can practise under realistic conditions and receive personalised feedback.

Mock interview: £150

Course + one recommended mock: £745 total

Want to see exactly what we cover each week?

Download the full Dentistry Interview Course curriculum, including the topics, skills and interview areas covered across the 10-week programme.

Download the Full Course Curriculum

Why Families Choose Dr Admissions

Senior teaching
Led by an NHS Consultant and former medical school interviewer.

10 weeks rather than one day
Students have time to learn, practise, reflect and improve rather than trying to absorb interview technique in a single intensive session.

Dentistry-specific preparation
Teaching includes dental ethics, NHS dentistry, dental awareness, work experience, communication and dentistry-specific scenarios.

A structured interview method
Students learn the InterVIEW™ Method rather than memorising model answers.

Live practice
Students answer questions, work through scenarios and practise communication rather than only watching prerecorded material.

Recordings included
Every live lesson can be reviewed afterwards.

University-specific mocks available
Students can subsequently practise for the format of an individual dental school.

Who Will Teach Your Child?

One of the most important questions for parents and applicants comparing interview courses should be:

There is a substantial difference between being taught by someone who recently completed their own university interview and receiving preparation from an experienced clinician and educator who has previously sat on the other side of the interview process.

Dr Admissions’ interview teaching is led by Dr Ahmed, an NHS Medical Consultant, experienced clinical teacher and former medical school interviewer.

Former interviewing experience changes the focus of preparation.

Instead of concentrating only on “What should I say?”, students are encouraged to consider: “Why has the interviewer asked this question, what are they assessing and how can I demonstrate that effectively?”

The purpose is not to provide confidential interview questions or scoring information. Former interviewers remain subject to professional and ethical obligations.

The value is the broader understanding of how healthcare applicants are assessed, why particular competencies matter and what distinguishes a superficial answer from a thoughtful one.

How the Teaching Is Adapted Specifically for Dentistry

Dr Ahmed is an NHS medical consultant and former medical school interviewer. The core competencies assessed in medicine and dentistry interviews overlap extensively, including communication, ethical reasoning, professionalism, empathy, teamwork, reflection and decision-making.

The programme is specifically adapted for dental applicants and includes dentistry-focused teaching on dental ethics, NHS dentistry, prevention and oral health, dental work experience, manual dexterity, the wider dental team and the professional responsibilities of dentists.

Students therefore benefit from former-interviewer insight while preparing specifically for dental-school interview content.

Why Strong Applicants Still Lose Marks at Interview

Academic strength does not automatically translate into strong interview performance. Applicants often know the relevant content but struggle to organise their thoughts when a question is unfamiliar, they are being observed and the clock is running.

The course develops the practical skills interviewers assess:

– clear, concise communication
– structured reasoning
– ethical judgement
– reflection on work experience
– professional awareness
– role-play and active listening
– responding to follow-up questions
– staying composed under pressure

Is This Course Right for Your Child?

This programme is particularly suitable for applicants who:

– have received or expect to receive dental school interviews
– are applying to UK dentistry courses
– need structured preparation rather than isolated practice questions
– struggle to organise answers quickly
– become nervous or lose confidence under interview pressure
– need more practice with ethics, role-play or unfamiliar scenarios
– want experienced teaching rather than student-led tuition
– are preparing for MMI, panel or university-specific interviews

It is suitable for Year 13 applicants, reapplicants, graduates and international applicants applying to UK dental schools.

The InterVIEW™ Method: A Repeatable Way to Answer Unfamiliar Questions

Dr Admissions uses Dr Ahmed’s InterVIEW™ Method to give students a practical framework that can be applied both during preparation and during the interview itself.

Step 1 — Interpret

Identify what the question or station is actually asking and recognise the competencies being assessed.

Step 2 — Voice

Give a direct, clearly structured answer with a logical progression rather than relying on generic or memorised material.

Step 3 — Integrate

Strengthen the response using relevant personal experience, reflection, evidence and appropriate dental, healthcare or ethical knowledge.

Step 4 — Evaluate

Assess the response against interview expectations and identify what worked and what requires improvement.

Step 5 — Work on Weaknesses

Use repeated questions, role-play, timed practice and personalised feedback to improve weaker areas.

The aim is to develop applicants who can approach unfamiliar interview situations independently rather than requiring a pre-prepared answer for every possible question.

Optional University-Specific Dentistry Mock Interview — £150

After the course, students can book a one-to-one university-specific mock interview to apply what they have learnt under realistic timed conditions.

– one-hour interview
– university-specific format
– dentistry-specific questions
– at least one doctor/dentist involved
– realistic follow-up questions
– verbal feedback
– model-answer guidance
– priorities for final preparation

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What Is a Dentistry MMI Interview?

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs) use a series of short stations to assess qualities such as communication, ethical reasoning, professionalism, teamwork, reflection and decision-making. Dental schools may also assess motivation for dentistry, work experience, manual dexterity and awareness of NHS dentistry.
Our course prepares students to approach these stations systematically rather than memorising scripted answers.

Want a deeper explanation? Read our complete Dentistry MMI guide.

What Types of Stations Can You Expect in a Dentistry MMI?

Students may encounter stations covering:

  • Motivation for dentistry
  • Ethics and professionalism
  • Communication and role-play
  • Work-experience reflection
  • Teamwork and leadership
  • Manual dexterity
  • NHS dentistry and dental awareness

Formats vary between universities, so the course focuses on transferable interview skills rather than predicting exact questions.

See our Dentistry MMI guide for detailed station examples.

Common Dentistry MMI Interview Questions

What specific experiences convinced you that dentistry is the right career for you, rather than simply an attractive healthcare profession?

Dentistry and medicine share many core values and skills. What features of dentistry make it a better fit for you, and what aspects of medicine are you consciously choosing not to pursue?

What did you observe during dental work experience that challenged your previous assumptions about the profession, and how has that affected your decision to apply?

A patient is visibly anxious, refuses local anaesthetic and repeatedly interrupts your explanation because they are frightened. How would you manage the situation while still respecting their autonomy?

These examples are for practice. The programme does not teach students to memorise scripts; it teaches them how to analyse unfamiliar questions and construct their own answers.

See more Dentistry MMI questions and examples in our Guide.

Common Dentistry MMI Mistakes to Avoid

Students commonly lose marks by:

– memorising complete answers
– failing to answer the question directly
– speaking for too long
– using weak or unclear structure
– describing work experience without reflection
– overlooking the patient perspective
– giving one-sided ethical answers
– becoming flustered by follow-up questions

The course addresses these weaknesses through structured frameworks, live questioning, role-play and repeated practice.

Secure Your Place on the 2026/27 Dentistry Interview Course

10 weeks | 20 hours live teaching | Recordings included

6th September (Free Session) 20th September – 22nd November 2026 (Formal Course)
Sundays, 10:00am–12:00pm
Live online
£595

Build the interview technique, communication, reasoning and confidence needed for UK dental-school MMI and panel interviews.

Reserve Your Place £595

FAQ

1. What UCAT score do I need before booking the Interview Preparation Course?

For Dentistry, UCAT scores in the 1600–1700 range may still be worth considering when deciding whether to book the course. Liverpool has previously considered applicants with scores around 1620+, while others have been successful with 1850+, though choices are limited at this narrow end, but you only need one interview to become a dentist.

If you are scoring above 1900, you are likely to have a wider range of medical schools to consider. A strong GCSE profile can also help offset a lower UCAT score at universities such as Queen’s University Belfast.

It is important not to wait until you receive an interview invitation before seeking help, as there is a significant amount of material to cover and preparation is most effective when started early.

2. How is a Dentistry MMI Interview Course different from practising questions online or using AI?

AI tools and online question banks are useful for practising common MMI topics, but they cannot fully replicate the pressure and unpredictability of a live interview.

A live Dentistry MMI Interview Course gives students real-time practice with follow-up questions, role-play and communication tasks, alongside personalised feedback on structure, reasoning, empathy, professionalism and timing. It helps bridge the gap between knowing what to say and being able to perform effectively under interview conditions.

3. Can a former medical school interviewer help with dentistry MMI preparation?

Yes. Medical and dental interviews assess many of the same core competencies, including communication, empathy, professionalism, ethics, teamwork and decision-making.

At Dr Admissions, dentistry MMI preparation is led by Dr Ahmed, an experienced NHS Medical Consultant, clinical teacher and former medical school interviewer. The course is tailored specifically to dental applicants, with dentistry-focused questions, scenarios and professional issues.

Her value lies in understanding how interviewers assess candidates and helping students demonstrate their qualities effectively—not in sharing confidential interview material.

4. What happens if my child misses a session?

Every live session is recorded and can be watched afterwards.

5. Should my child wait for an interview invitation before joining?

No. Interview invitations can arrive with relatively little notice, whereas effective interview technique develops through repeated practice.

6. Is this course only for MMI interviews?

No. The programme prepares students for MMI and panel interviews and develops transferable interview skills that can subsequently be adapted to individual universities

We guide you at every stage of the application process.

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