Dentistry CV guide
State registration (e.g. GDC number) and indemnity. List procedures and approximate volumes; mention software (e.g. practice management systems).
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Sections to include
| Section (in this order) | How important |
|---|---|
| Profile | Recommended |
| Registration & licences | Expected |
| Experience | Expected |
| Education | Expected |
| Clinical skills | Recommended |
| Courses & CPD | Recommended |
| References | Recommended |
Key facts
- In the EU, dentists' qualifications listed in Directive 2005/36/EC are recognised automatically across member states. Source: employment-social-affairs.ec.europa.eu
- Dentists in Australia must be registered with the Dental Board of Australia through Ahpra. Source: ahpra.gov.au
- Dentists in the Netherlands must be in the BIG register to use the protected title tandarts. Source: bigregister.nl
- Dentists in Sweden need a licence (legitimation) from Socialstyrelsen. Source: legitimation.socialstyrelsen.se
- Dentists in Norway need authorisation from the Norwegian Directorate of Health. Source: helsedirektoratet.no
Facts checked 2026-10-15.
Tips
- State registration (e.g. GDC number) and indemnity.
- List procedures and approximate volumes; mention software (e.g. practice management systems).
Registration by country
Regulated jobs need the local registration or licence on the CV, or a note that the application is in progress. Confirm current requirements with the regulator.
| Country | Profession | Registration or licence |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Dentists | GDC registration |
| United States | Dentists | State dental licence (INBDE) |
| Canada | Dentists | Provincial dental regulator licence (NDEB certification) |
| Australia | Dentists | AHPRA registration (Dental Board) |
| New Zealand | Dentists | Dental Council of New Zealand registration |
| Ireland | Dentists | Dental Council of Ireland registration |
| United Arab Emirates | Dentists | DHA (Dubai), DOH (Abu Dhabi), Sharjah Health Authority or MOHAP licence, or eligibility letter |
| Saudi Arabia | Dentists | Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) classification and registration (Mumaris Plus) |
| Qatar | Dentists | Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP, formerly QCHP), Ministry of Public Health |
| Kuwait | Dentists | Kuwait Ministry of Health licence (Medical License Department) |
| Oman | Dentists | Oman Ministry of Health licence (after the OMSB occupational classification exam) |
| United Kingdom | Dental care professionals | GDC registration |
| United States | Dental care professionals | State licence or certification (e.g. RDH, CDA) |
| Australia | Dental care professionals | AHPRA registration (hygienists and therapists) |
Dentist CVs by country
- Dentist CV for the United Kingdom
- Dentist CV for the United States
- Dentist CV for Canada
- Dentist CV for Australia
- Dentist CV for New Zealand
- Dentist CV for Ireland
- Dentist CV for Germany
- Dentist CV for Austria
- Dentist CV for Switzerland
- Dentist CV for the Netherlands
- Dentist CV for France
- Dentist CV for Sweden
- Dentist CV for Norway
- Dentist CV for the United Arab Emirates
- Dentist CV for Saudi Arabia
- Dentist CV for Qatar
- Dentist CV for Kuwait
- Dentist CV for Oman
- Dentist CV for Singapore
- Dentist CV for Japan
Questions
What should a dentist CV include?
A dentist CV needs your contact details, experience, education and registration and licences, and usually profile, clinical skills, courses and CPD and references. Lead with what employers in this field check first, and back it up with specific examples. State registration (e.g. GDC number) and indemnity. The CV Atlas readiness check flags anything this field expects that your CV is missing.
What order should the sections of a dentist CV be in?
Use this order for a dentist CV: Profile, Registration & licences, Experience, Education, Clinical skills, Courses & CPD and References. Put the most important evidence for this field near the top, and list entries within each section with the most recent first. Contact details and your name always come first, in the header. Some countries change the order, for example Japan lists history oldest first, and CV Atlas applies that automatically.
How long should a dentist CV be?
It depends on the country more than the job. A dentist CV in the United States should be 1–2 pages; in the United Kingdom, 2 pages; in Australia, 2–4 pages. Keep recent roles detailed and older ones brief, so your strongest evidence sits on the first page. Pick your target country in CV Atlas and it applies the local length and paper size.
Do dentists need to put their registration on their CV?
Yes. Dentists should show their dental registration or licence (number and status) near the top of the CV, in its own section, with the registering body and status. If you are still applying, list it with the status “In progress” so employers can see where you stand. The body depends on the country. Confirm current requirements with the regulator before applying; CV Atlas names the usual body for the main destination countries.
How do I make a dentist CV stand out?
List procedures and approximate volumes; mention software (e.g. practice management systems). Be specific: name the systems, settings and results, start each bullet with a verb, and keep it to one line where you can. Show the scale of your work with numbers where it helps. Tailor the first lines of your profile and each role to the job advert.
Which jobs does the dentist CV guide cover?
This guide covers 11 job titles, including Dentist, Orthodontist, Oral surgeon, Endodontist, Periodontist, Paediatric dentist, Dental hygienist and Dental therapist. They share the same CV structure and checks. If your exact title is not listed, type it into CV Atlas and pick the closest field. Country rules such as photos, length and references are added on top when you choose where you are applying.
Jobs this guide covers
Dentist · Orthodontist · Oral surgeon · Endodontist · Periodontist · Paediatric dentist · Dental hygienist · Dental therapist · Dental nurse / assistant · Dental technician · Dental practice manager
Country guides
Photo, date of birth, length and paper size change by country. Start with United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, or see all 200 countries.
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Guidance checked October 2026; facts checked 2026-10-15. General information for most employers, not legal or immigration advice. A job advert’s own instructions always come first. CV Atlas is not affiliated with any regulator or professional body named.