Dentist CV Example
On a dentist CV, alongside your clinical competence employers want to see which treatments you delivered, across how many cases, and your patient satisfaction. As a regulated profession, your GDC registration should be clearly stated. The example below shows how to present your restorative and surgical skills with measurable results — adapt it to your own area (implants, orthodontics, endodontics).
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Olivia Bennett
Dentist (Implantology & Cosmetic) — GDC Registered
Leeds, UK
Summary
GDC-registered dentist with 7 years of experience, specialising in surgical implants and cosmetic restoration. Over 900 successful implant placements with a 98% case success rate. Confident in digital smile design and CAD/CAM workflows; 4.8 out of 5 average on patient satisfaction surveys.
Experience
Dentist (Implant & Cosmetic Lead) · Dentapark Dental Clinic
Jan 2022 – Present- ›Delivered an average of 320 implant cases per year, keeping the complication rate below 2% in advanced surgeries including sinus lifting.
- ›Integrated digital smile design and a CAD/CAM protocol into the practice, cutting laminate veneer turnaround from 10 days to 3.
- ›Reduced the appointment no-show rate from 22% to 9% with a reminder system, making chair usage more efficient.
Dentist · Aegean Private Dental Practice
Jul 2019 – Dec 2021- ›Saw 18–22 patients daily delivering endodontics, restorations and minor surgery; raised single-visit root canal completion to 70%.
- ›Launched a preventive dentistry awareness programme, increasing recall attendance among new patients by 35%.
Skills
Education
BDS Bachelor of Dental Surgery · University of Leeds (2012 – 2017)
What to Highlight in a Dentist CV
- ✓Instead of just listing treatments, state case volume and success rate (e.g. "900+ implants, 98% success").
- ✓Show your sub-specialty (implants, orthodontics, endodontics) clearly in the title and summary line; a generic "dentist" label makes you ordinary.
- ✓Name the digital equipment you use (CBCT, CAD/CAM, intraoral scanner); practices care about equipment compatibility.
- ✓Add operational contributions with numbers — patient satisfaction, no-show reduction, recall attendance — so you look like someone who adds value to the practice, not just a clinician.
- ✓List your GDC registration prominently, and add certificates and courses (implantology, hands-on surgery training) with dates and hours/credits.
Technical Skills
- •Surgical implantology
- •Cosmetic & restorative dentistry
- •Endodontic treatment
- •CBCT/OPG radiography interpretation
- •CAD/CAM & digital prosthetics
- •Periodontal surgery
Soft Skills
- •Building patient trust
- •Calm, meticulous work
- •Team coordination (nurse/technician)
- •Communicating with anxious patients
Common Mistakes
- ✕Lumping every treatment into a single line as "all kinds of dental treatment"; the employer cannot tell what you are good at.
- ✕Never adding measurable results such as case volume and success rate.
- ✕Not stating the devices and technologies used (CBCT, scanner, laser).
- ✕Forgetting to put your GDC registration and certificates on the CV.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to state case numbers on a dentist CV?
Not essential, but a strong differentiator. Stating how many implants, root canals or cosmetic cases you have done concretely proves your experience level and makes it easier for the practice to assess you.
How does a newly qualified dentist make up for a lack of experience?
Write the treatment types you delivered in the dental school clinic and the case numbers you completed under supervision. Also show placements, voluntary health screenings and hands-on courses you attended in the experience section.
Where do sub-specialty certificates go on the CV?
Create a separate "Certificates & Continuing Professional Development (CPD)" heading and list courses such as implantology, orthodontics or laser with the provider, date and duration. This section supports your clinical competence.
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