Budding black dentists

Budding black dentists A platform run by dental students dedicated to promoting diversity in the field of dentistry.

25/05/2026

Fair to say, they didn’t get the memo 😂😮‍💨

Limited spaces available‼️ More than HALF of the tickets are SOLD OUT‼️

🎟️LINK IN BIO🎟️
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Budding Black Dentists is hosting a Specialties in Dentistry conference for dentists and dental students. The aim is to make specialty training tangible for dentists of Black heritage

Who it’s for -
Dentists & dental students who:
- Consider specialising
- Never considered specialising
- Want to network
- Want to gain clinical skills in a specific specialty

Details:
🗓️Saturday 18th July 2026
⏰ 9.30am - 4.30pm
📍Royal College of Surgeons of England, London

What to expect:
• Panel discussions with 8 Black dental specialists including dental public health, orthodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery and special care dentistry
• Clinical hands-on workshops, including IV cannulation and endodontics
• Hot buffet lunch
• Networking with peers
• Professional headshot
• 7 hours of CPD
+ more

08/05/2026

Nobody really tells you what dentistry feels like AFTER you finally get the degree. Especially when you’re the first person in your family trying to navigate this career on your own.

You spend years working towards “becoming a dentist” thinking everything will suddenly make sense once you qualify... but for a lot of us, that’s when the real uncertainty starts.

Here are a few things we genuinely wish someone told us earlier 👇🏿👇🏿👇🏿

1️⃣ Don’t chase the money!

We know the pressure is real, especially as a first-generation dentist. You often feel responsible for making all the sacrifices “worth it” as quickly as possible. But if money is your only motivation, dentistry can start to feel draining very quickly. Focus first on becoming a confident, skilled and fulfilled clinician. The money comes later, but burnout can come fast.

2️⃣ Decide what kind of dentist YOU want to become

Not everybody wants to specialise, own a practice or do aesthetics - and that’s okay. Success in dentistry looks different for everyone. Build a career that fits YOUR values and lifestyle.

3️⃣ Closed mouths don’t get fed

Ask questions. Apply for opportunities. Reach out or DM people you admire. So many opportunities in dentistry come from simply starting conversations.

4️⃣ Find mentors early

Having mentors changes everything. Find people who inspire you clinically and personally - people you can learn from, ask questions and grow with.

5️⃣ Dentists need to network too

Networking isn’t just for business people. The relationships you build in dentistry can lead to mentorship, opportunities and lifelong friendships. Sometimes one conversation can change your whole career path.

That’s exactly why we are hosting the Specialties in Dentistry Conference - a time to learn, ask questions, meet specialists, connect with potential mentors and realise you don’t have to figure everything out alone 🤍

🎟️ TICKET 🎟️ LINK IN BIO

06/05/2026

🚨LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE🚨so… get your ticket!

PLUS, you get first dibs on your preferred clinical hands-on workshop if you purchase your ticket sooner than later!

Our mission is to make specialty training tangible for dentists of black heritage

We are looking to do this by hosting a Specialties in Dentistry
Conference for dentists and dental students of black heritage on Saturday 18th July at the Royal College of Surgeons of England in London, where they’ll be a live Q&A with a panel of 8 black dental specialists.
This event is for dentists & dental students who...
- ��Consider specialising
- ��Do not consider specialising
- ��Want to network
- ��Want to eat GOOD food
- ��Want 7 hours of CPD�
So what are you waiting for... secure your spot! 🎟️ link in bio 🎟️

04/05/2026

Viola Davis said it best 😌

EARLY BIRD TICKETS ALMOST GONE ‼️ PLUS clinical workshop slots are given on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVE basis 👀

🎟️ link in bio 🎟️

Budding Black Dentists Network CIC is hosting a Specialties in Dentistry conference for dentists and dental surgery (BDS) students. The aim is to make specialty training tangible for dentists of Black heritage

📆 Saturday 18th July 2026
⏰ 9.30am - 4.30pm
📍Royal College of Surgeons of England, London

What to expect:
* Panel discussions with 8 Black dental specialists including dental public health, orthodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery and special care dentistry.
* Clinical hands-on workshops, including IV cannulation and endodontics�* Hot buffet lunch
* Networking with peers
* Professional headshot taken
* 7 hours of CPD
+ more!

Tickets Available Now via link in bio ‼️‼️
For more information, visit www.buddingblackdentists.com

28/04/2026

EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE SELLING OUT‼️

Budding Black Dentists is hosting a Specialties in Dentistry Conference for dentists and dental students of Black heritage.

Who it’s for -
Dentists & dental students who:
- Consider specialising
- Never considered specialising
- Want to network
- Want to gain clinical skills in a specific specialty

Details:
📆 Saturday 18th July 2026
⏰ 9.30am - 4.30pm
📍Royal College of Surgeons of England, London

What to expect:
• Panel discussions with 8 Black dental specialists including dental public health, orthodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery and special care dentistry.
• Clinical hands-on workshops, including IV cannulation and endodontics
• Hot buffet lunch
• Networking with peers
• Professional headshots
• 7 hours of CPD
+ more

This is more than just a conference - it’s a step towards improving representation and access within specialty training. Our mission is to make specialty training tangible for dentists of Black heritage

🎟️ TICKETS 🎟️ IN BIO

🗣️Calling all dental students & dentists! 🗣️ Budding Black Dentists Network, in partnership with Bupa, is proud to prese...
23/04/2026

🗣️Calling all dental students & dentists! 🗣️ Budding Black Dentists Network, in partnership with Bupa, is proud to present our Specialties in Dentistry Conference on Saturday 18th July 2026.

Designed to inform and inspire, this conference offers valuable insight into specialty training and the diverse pathways within dentistry. Join us for a full day of learning, networking, and professional development.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, 18th July 2026
⏰ Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm
📍 Location: Royal College of Surgeons of England, London

Earn up to 7 hours of CPD while hearing from 8 specialist panellists and developing practical skills through hands-on workshops, including suturing and IV cannulation.

This is more than just a conference - it’s a step towards improving representation and access within specialty training. Our mission is to make these career pathways more visible and achievable for dentists of Black heritage.

DISCOUNT ALERT:
If you’ve supported any of our initiatives - including mock MMI workshops, mentoring, or personal statement review schemes - you’re eligible for a discount as a thank you. Simply complete the form via the link in our bio to claim your offer.

Spaces are limited, so secure your place today via the Eventbrite link in our bio.

01/04/2026

Budding Black Dentists Network is hosting a ‘Specialties in Dentistry’ conference ✨

📍Royal College of Surgeons of England, London
📆Saturday 18th July 2026

What to expect:
- Panel discussions with 8 Black dental specialists across multiple disciplines
- Clinical hands-on workshops
- Hot buffet lunch
+ more

You don’t want to miss this!👇🏽

Comment WAITLIST to join the waitlist + enter the raffle for a free ticket 🎟️

25/03/2026

The GDC needed diversity on their website and reached out to the Budding Black Dentists team to make it happen!

This is what representation looks like.

This is the future of dentistry.

01/03/2026

Credit: ✨ Day in the Life of a Dentist on-call in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

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