Dentist resume example

This example shows how a general dentist in Leeds can present clinical range, patient outcomes and practice contribution on a one-page resume. It pairs measured numbers with specific procedures and systems.

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Priya Raman

Dentist

Leeds

Professional summary

General dentist with 8 years of experience in restorative, periodontal and preventive care for NHS and private patients. Skilled at managing anxious patients, building clear treatment plans and supporting foundation dentists. Committed to infection control and accurate records.

Experience

Associate Dentist · Millbrook Family Dental
2019 – Present
- Delivered restorative, endodontic and periodontal care to a list of about 1,800 patients, keeping recall attendance above 85 percent
- Managed pain and anxiety in nervous patients using local anaesthesia and behavioural techniques, cutting cancelled treatment visits by roughly a fifth
- Introduced written treatment plans with itemised cost estimates, which reduced billing queries at reception by about 30 percent
Foundation Dentist · Northgate Dental Care
2016 – 2019
- Completed fillings, simple extractions and root canal treatments under supervision, progressing to independent sessions within nine months
- Captured and reported intraoral radiographs following radiation safety protocols, reducing retakes by improving positioning technique
- Coordinated referrals to oral surgery and orthodontic colleagues for complex cases, documenting each handover in the patient record

Skills

Restorative Dentistry · Endodontics · Periodontal Therapy · Treatment Planning · Digital Radiography · Local Anaesthesia · Infection Control · Dental Implants (restorative phase) · Patient Communication · CPR/BLS Certification

Education

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Dentistry — University of Leeds (2016)

This example is fictional and written for illustration. Replace every name, company, date and number with your own facts.

Name the procedures you perform regularly, such as molar endodontics or scaling and root planing, rather than writing a vague 'full range of dentistry'.
State your list size, session pattern or weekly patient volume so a practice owner can judge your capacity at a glance.
Separate NHS and private work if you do both, and mention UDA or fee-per-item experience where relevant.
Include your GDC registration and current CPR/BLS and safeguarding training dates so credentials are easy to verify.
Link clinical work to a result, such as fewer retakes, better recall attendance or fewer complaints, instead of listing duties alone.

Should a dentist's resume include GDC registration?

Yes. Give your GDC registration status and number if the employer asks for it. Recruiters check this first, so place it near the top or in a credentials line.

How long should a dentist resume be?

One to two pages is usual. Early-career dentists can fit everything on one page, while those with specialist training or many roles may need a second page.

Do I need to list every procedure I can perform?

No. List the procedures you do most often and any with additional training, such as implants or sedation. A focused list reads more credibly than an exhaustive one.