National recruitment to Dental Foundation Training (formerly Vocational Training) was introduced for dental graduates entering DFT in 2012.  This is part of an initiative backed by the Department of Health to develop national recruitment to foundation and specialty training for medical and dental students in the UK and is intended to ensure an equitable and transparent recruitment process that minimises disruption to dental students and Educational Supervisors.  The recruitment process is led by Shared Services on behalf of Health Education England and COPDEND. 

Dental Foundation Training 2019

The application window for Dental Foundation Training closes 17 September 2018 and applications are submitted via http://www.oriel.nhs.uk   

For any queries concerning the National Recruitment process please use the Applicant Support Portal below https://lasepgmdesupport.hee.nhs.uk/support/home

Health Education England north east recruitment timeline

North east and north Cumbria schemes training practices and interactive map

We are hosting an event on Saturday 28 June for FDs allocated to our area to meet your scheme Training Programme Director and Educational Supervisors.  Find out more here

Central scheme preference form

GPT scheme preference form

North scheme preference form

South scheme preference form

West scheme preference form