Orthodontics

 

Welcome to the specialty of Orthodontics

Orthodontics is a dental specialty which deals with the diagnosis, prevention and correction of irregularities of the teeth, bite and jaws. To become a GDC-registered orthodontic specialist, you need to complete a 3 year full-time (or equivalent past-time) specialty training programme, consisting of clinical training in a hospital setting and academic study in a university. In order to successfully complete specialty training, you will need to meet all the mandatory clinical requirements of the programme and pass the Royal College of Surgeons Membership in Orthodontics (MOrth) examination.

NHSE will ensure the minimum research curriculum requirements are met with the support of Academic staff from Newcastle University as part of the Orthodontic training programme. 

For candidates wishing to secure a formal qualification in research, the successful postholder may independently enrol on a Masters in Research at Newcastle University.  The link to this can be found here. However, the postholder must meet all associated costs connected to this qualification.

Recruitment 2025

We will be recruiting x6 ST1 posts to start in October 2025 (all posts are 5 year run through).  For further information on these posts please click on the links below (posts in Cumbria will attract TERS payment):

Post 1 - Cumbria

Post 2 - Cumbria

Post 3 - Cumbria

Post 4 - South Tees

Post 5 - South Tees

Post 6 - Newcastle

The application window for 2025 has now closed.

For more information about orthodontic specialty training in the North East and Cumbria, please contact the Training Programme Director Sally Walker sally.walker@ncic.nhs.uk

 

 

Useful links

Information for Current Trainees

Access essential information on regulations, study leave, certification, assessment and the curriculum.

Information for trainers and educators

Development and guidance on becoming a trainer, standards for trainers, essential documentation for clinical and educational supervision including guidance for GP trainers,  Trust and out-of-hours supervisors, plus news about the latest courses and conferences.

 

Potential Applicant

Visit our Recruitment website to find out what it's like to be a GP trainee in the north east and north Cumbria.