Dental vocational (foundation) training
Dental Vocational Training (DVT) is organised and administered on a Scotland-wide basis by Public Services Delivery (PSD) Scotland. The main components of DVT include: a centralised recruitment process and a standardised training programme designed to help recently qualified dentists make the transition from undergraduate teaching to independent practice.
Trainee Recruitment
Dental Vocational Training (DVT) Recruitment
Recruitment for the 2026/27 Dental Vocational Training intake has now concluded.
Information about recruitment for the 2027/28 intake will be published on this page shortly, including key dates, applicant guidance and supporting documentation.
If you would like to be notified when recruitment information becomes available, please check this page regularly for updates.
Trainer Recruitment
Applications to become a trainer for the 2026/27 intake have now closed and the recruitment process has concluded.
Information regarding trainer recruitment for the 2027/28 intake will be published on this page in due course.
Please revisit this page for future updates.
Contact us
Recruitment Enquiries
If you have any feedback, comments, concerns or complaints regarding the Dental Recruitment process, please contact us by going to the Service Desk here and submitting a support request.
Training Specific Enquiries
In relation to training specific enquiries please contact the VT Hub at vthub@nes.scot.nhs.uk.
Last updated: Wednesday, September 2, 2026