If you are thinking of becoming a dentist, make sure you know exactly what the job involves. Do at least 2 weeks of work experience or work shadowing to show you what the job expects of you. About  80 % of all qualifying dentists become general dental practitioners, so it would be worth doing your work experience in a dental practice near your home. Make sure you visit them or get your school to organise it.

Doing this initial work experience is what will hel you to decide if this career is right for you as well as help you when you are applying for dental school.

Getting into dental school has become extremely competitive. You must be able to show that you have considered becoming a dentist from all angles and that your as a person are suited for it. About 1000 people apply for just 75 places in most universities....so you can see how you need to really impress

1. Firstly you will need to do really well in your GCSEs. If possible 6 or more A/A*'s.
2. Choose you A levels wisely. Make sure you have 3 A levels and an AS level. Chooses chemistry and biology and you must get an A in both. Work very hard in the first year as you will need predicted grades to get into universities
3. Plan for your UKCAT test ( a test that you must do before applying to uni) In your first year of A Level
4. Choose your university by visiting them and looking at the different prospectuse 
5. Get help since it is not worth wasting an opportunity that you get....There are little thigs you can do to give you a better chance to get into University. As i have found, the best one I have found  is Dr alka's how to become a dentist. This course will teach you every step, and is taught by dentists and dental students and admission tutors, so is current and up to date