Opening doors to a bright future in dentistry

August 7th is National Opportunity Day, a reminder that everyone deserves the chance to thrive, no matter where they’re starting from. It’s a celebration of potential, progress and the many different paths that can lead to long-term success, including apprenticeships.

Whether you’re just leaving school, thinking about a career change, or looking to grow your dental team, this is your moment to reflect, reset and take the next step.

What is national opportunity day all about?

This day champions inclusion, ambition and growth. It’s here to remind us that opportunity doesn’t just belong to one kind of person or one route, and university isn’t the only way to build a fulfilling career.

In dentistry especially, apprenticeships are a practical, supported way to start or develop your journey. They combine real-world experience with quality training, and for many, they open doors that felt out of reach, with the added benefit of earning a wage at the same time.

Opportunity isn’t just a buzzword. It means:

• Confidence – building belief in your own skills and potential
• Progression – climbing the ladder at a pace that works for you
• Inclusion – creating career routes for everyone, no matter their background
• Impact – learning skills that make a difference in people’s lives

How Tempdent supports opportunity in the dental sector

We’ve spent over 25 years helping people begin and grow in their careers and helping practices build skilled, confident teams.

We’re proud to support National Opportunity Day, because we see the power of apprenticeships in dentistry every day.

Here’s how we help learners and employers succeed:

• Dental apprenticeships at every stage, including Dental Nurse, Oral Health Practitioner and Dental Practice Manager
• Experienced trainers and assessors who guide you from start to finish
• Flexible learning, tailored to fit around work and life commitments
• Progression routes, helping you build a clear, long-term dental career through our apprenticeship options and our post-registration specialist courses
• Recruitment services, to help practices find and develop top talent

From 16-year-olds just starting out, to those retraining later in life, we’re here to help every learner build confidence, gain recognised qualifications, and shape their future in dentistry.

What our learners say

“I think apprenticeships are an amazing way to work and train at the same time. The best part of my apprenticeship was learning new skills and being supported by my portfolio assessor, who was always there when I needed her.”
– Ellie, Dental Nurse Apprentice

“After leaving high school with low confidence and limited career trajectory, dedicating myself to this course has allowed me to achieve what is recognised as a worldwide skill.”
– Jaimee, Dental Nurse Apprentice

How you can get involved

This National Opportunity Day, take a moment to ask yourself, what does opportunity mean to you?

Whether you’re looking to start your dental career, change direction or build your team, apprenticeships are a fantastic step forward. And we’re here to help you take it.

Looking to start your journey?
Explore our apprenticeships and speak to one of our friendly team members.

Are you an employer?
Let’s work together to shape your team and support your staff to grow and succeed.

Join the conversation online with #NationalOpportunityDay and share your story to inspire others.

Learn more about our apprenticeships, courses and recruitment services! Email our team at hello@tempdent.co.uk or call us on 020 8371 6700