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General Session · May 16, 2026, 3:30pm AEST · 30 minutes · All

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Getting Into (and the Most Out of) Dentistry

What a dentistry career looks like, how to get in, and whether it's right for you.

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ABOUT THIS SESSION

Dentistry is a rewarding career with strong employment prospects — but getting in requires planning. This session covers what studying dentistry involves, the different entry pathways, what dental schools look for in applicants, and what a career in dentistry actually looks like.

What you'll learn in this session:
• What studying dentistry at university actually involves day to day
• The different entry pathways into dental programs across Australia
• What a career in dentistry looks like and the range of opportunities available

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Dr Peter Nguyen is a dentist based in Melbourne. He shares content on social media about his journey through dental school and his experiences as a young dentist, with a focus on making dentistry more relatable and accessible. Outside of clinical practice, Peter enjoys the creative side of content creation and is passionate about combining dentistry, storytelling and social media.

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Instagram: @peter_dmd
TikTok: @peter_dmd

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