Academic entry requirements Primary dental qualification – BDS or equivalent Full registration as a dentist with the UK General Dental Council Professional Indemnity Certificate documentary evidence of attendance at ILS and PILS courses or equivalent medical emergency/ life support skills training within 24 months prior to entry Clinical access requirement Your clinical placement will be within the Newcastle Dental Hospital clinics. You must have: been granted clinical access by the Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust before starting this placement. the required immunisation against blood-borne viral diseases and you must not have any disease which would constitute a hazard to patients. You will be given a health check soon after registration by the Occupational Health Department of the Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Failure to obtain the necessary access will result in your automatic withdrawal from the course.