How to Survive Dental School by making extra cash

Written by Dr Kiri Paul BDS

Let’s face it, dental school can be super expensive and finding the balance between work and play at dental school while trying to fund it all can be really hard.

So below are some generic jobs, but remember to properly utilise your own skill set if you have experience in something it is likely you could grab a higher wage in that industry.

Some ideas for dental students:

1. Science/ maths tutor - this is a fantastic job idea as usually dental students have great results in this area and fab communication skills. You will be surprised by how often people undersell themselves in this sector. It’s not uncommon for tutors to charge £20-30 per hour!

2. University student ambassador - this is a paid position that allows you to network at university. The hours are flexible and are usually opt in so it’s perfect for when you have more time on your hands.

3. Dental practice - working in this environment can really help you understand dentistry outside of the dental hospital. Personally, I met some fantastic dentists and made some friends. If you have the opportunity to do this, you will definitely be giving yourself an advantage further down the line

4. Working for the Student union - paid opportunity with flexible hours. Usually respectful of your commitment to studies and can be a brilliant way to meet other students.

5. Working for a dental company - Some can provide flexible hours and a great opportunity for you to learn, network and use your passion for dentistry!

So now we have been through some jobs, you could apply now so… let’s go through some tips to get you employed.

6. Level up your CV look at examples and make sure there are no mistakes

7. Research the company and its ethos before the interview, know what you want from them.

8. Keep going, getting a job can be hard and can take time

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