Improving Black Representation in the Dental Workforce & Dental Curriculum

Improving Black Representation in the Dental Workforce & Dental Curriculum

  • “Hello, Thank you for reaching out! I actually started my BDS course at Bristol in September and I’m really enjoying it! Your workshop which I took part in early last year was very useful. Thank you again. Kind regards.”

    Mock MMI Attendee

  • “Hi BBD, I applied last year and got in! Currently on the course and drowning in revision. Thank you for all your help with the mock interviews were so useful !! I would love get involved with further events”

    Mock MMI Attendee

  • "Just want to thank you again for your time. It was very informative and you delivered it so well. We appreciate you all."

    Community Outreach Attendee

  • "Can’t thank you guys enough!!! You pulled out all the stops with thorough, detailed feedback and real life simulation of what the MMI is like - I secured 2 offers and I’m currently en route to start this new chapter 🙏🏿 THANK YOU"

    Mock MMI Attendee

  • "I was on the Budding Black Dentists Network interview day a year ago. The sessions were so helpful and I cannot thank you guys enough for the incredible practice! I just wanted to let you know that I got an offer to study dental surgery at the University of Sheffield!!"

    Mock MMI Attendee

  • "I also wanted to say that the BBD massively helped with my Plymouth interview, I felt truly prepared when it came to each task e.g. doing the origami while answering questions! And the style of MMI that was practised during the session allowed me to get an offer from the University of Plymouth and even got a score of 126 out of 135 for the interview stage!! 🎉 So l am very grateful to you all!"

    Mock MMI Attendee

  • “Hey [...], just wanted to say thank you guys so much for your help. Got my first dental offer from UCLAN grad entry dentistry, I cannot say thank you enough for you guys’ help and advice”

    Mock MMI Attendee

applicants & dental students matched with dedicated mentors

30

applicants share success stories after receiving offers

40+%

primary & secondary school pupils introduced to dentistry

180+

feel more prepared after the mock MMI workshops

100%

18

events

225

attendees

What we do

Outreach in Schools & Community Groups

To promote diversity and inclusion in the dental field, we speak at schools and communities about dentistry as a career and the importance of maintaining good oral health. 

Mentorship Programme

We offer mentorship to dental applicants and dental students by pairing them with dental students or dentists further ahead in their dental career.

Mock Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) Workshops

We host an online intensive mock MMI workshop at least once a year to help dental applicants prepare for their prospective interviews.

We organise events for dental students and dentists within the black community to connect with each other and to build a supportive network.

Social Networking Events

Personal Statement Reviewing Workshops

To help equip, advice and support dental applicants, dental students and dentists within the black community, we give talks on topics relating to the different stages of their dental career.

Educational Talks

To help equip, advice and support dental applicants, dental students and dentists within the black community, we give talks on topics relating to the different stages of their dental career.

Contact Us

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