Peninsula Dental School

Dentistry with the University of Plymouth offers exceptional clinical learning, strong social engagement and world class research
Peninsula Dental School

About us

Welcome to our school

Our three core aims: outstanding clinical education; strong social engagement; and world-class research feature strongly in your learning experience when you come to study dentistry with us. 

A key strength is our close relationship with NHS partners, with early clinical contact for all our students. We offer students ultramodern facilities and are committed to producing dental practitioners with clinical skills of the highest order and a strong sense of social awareness. Our state-of-the-art Dental Education Facilities provide a substantial service to over 10,000 NHS patients per year.

We are looking for highly motivated and talented students to join us and become the next generation of dentists.

Peninsula Dental School

Experience what the Peninsula Dental School has to offer.

Turning a dream into a reality

Circumstances made me choose Plymouth, but in a way, I feel Plymouth actually chose me. The University saw something in me and I got a place on the BDS Dental Surgery programme – they believed in me from the start.

Spurred on by early setbacks, there’s plenty to smile about for future dentist James, who is determined to make his dentist dream a reality.

Discover James' story

Student Insight - Kyle Durman

Studying dentistry at Plymouth has been for me inspiring, challenging and fun. I have enjoyed the entirety of my time here and am delighted to recommend it to prospective students.

Kyle found the course engaging and really benefited from the contemporary approach to learning.

Find out more about Kyle's story

Study: postgraduate taught programmes

We are committed to facilitating outstanding postgraduate healthcare education within the South West.

Discover a way to develop your critical appraisal and analytical abilities and personal management skills.

Our postgraduate opportunities

Intercalation opportunities at the University of Plymouth

The University of Plymouth offers a wide range of intercalation opportunities. Internal and external dental students have the opportunity to intercalate with an MSc Biomedical Science programme.

Internal and external medical students can intercalate in an extensive range of BSc, BA, MSc, MRes and MClinEd programmes.

Learn more about intercalated degrees at the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

Dental patient information

The Devonport, Exeter and Truro Dental Education Facilities are NHS training clinics for the Peninsula Dental School students.

To find out more about the Dental School or to make an appointment, please telephone 0845 155 8109 during weekday hours 9:00–16.30.

Find out more on our dental patient information page

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC

As such, everything it does is guided by the need to fulfil its ‘community interest statement’ which sets out its mission and reason for existence as a company.

​Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE) is a Community Interest Company (CIC).

Find out more about Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC

The Community Engagement Team [CET]

Engaging directly with participants and service users in a unique and meaningful way.

The CET works alongside organisations and projects to support positive lifestyle choices; promoting dental health and well being.

Find out more about the Community Engagement Team