Natalie studied at The University of Newcastle and qualified June 2014. She has written this article as a guide for final year dentists to help them through the job application process. Natalie says "I would have found this type of guide very useful when applying for DF1 last year"

Standard 9.1.2 says that I must not make disparaging remarks about another member of the dental team. What is meant by this?

What is the best way to deal with a situation in which you believe a colleague’s work is below standard?

What information do I need to display about members of staff either in the practice or on the website?

Why would I want to draw attention to the practice complaints procedure? Surely that will encourage patients to sue me?

After her foundation year Charlotte Leigh applied for a DF2 post in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Charlotte has now been an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery SHO for six months and has compiled a list of the ten most important things she has learnt along the way.

Dental Protection has responded in detail to the GDC’s recent consultation on its proposals to increase the Annual retention Fee (ARF) by 64%.

The good, the bad and the ugly.

All good relationships must come to an end, sooner or later. So also must all less-than-ideal relationships and in both cases, parting company carries potential risks. Sometimes the end of a professional relationship is a moment of sadness, while on other occasions it can be tinged with a sense of relief. In all cases, the continuity of patient care becomes an issue requiring our consideration.

Jane Merivale a dento-legal adviser at Dental Protection offers some ideas to eliminate any communication gap between you and some of your patients.

Communication skills don't just involve choosing the right words to say, and saying them in the right order, and in the right way.

It was only a little over a year ago that I realised I had successfully completed all the requirements and had reached my goal.  I was finally a 'real dentist'.

Hussein Hassanali a Liverpool graduate, describes his first year out of dental school.

Flight Lieutenant Sam Stewart describes her career as a dental officer in the RAF. The RAF offer sponsorship to selected dental students through the five years at dentistry university.

Mohammed Samad, a graduate from Dundee dental school, reflects on his first 6 months in practice and the ups and downs he experienced.

Hussein Hassanali a Liverpool dental school graduate, recalls his time as a final year dental student. Believe in yourself. The main thing is not to worry. Your tutors are there to help you; they want to see you graduate.

Claire Dunbar considers the benefits of working abroad in Australia after graduation.

Finbar O'Mahony, a graduate from Cork dental school reflects on his very first day.

Mohammed Samad a Dundee dental school graduate, relfects on how important a team approach is to a young dentists career.

Hussein Hassanali shares his thoughts about the private and working life of a dentist, having recently completed his first year of dental practice.

Dating websites have been increasing in quantity and popularity. Magazines post articles on every second page about making first impressions, how to dress, how to speak. This all points to one fact: its hard work meeting new people. Its an important occasion meeting potential partners you might live with for the rest of your life.

Sami Stagnell, a graduate from KCL in London, reflects on how he deals with stress.

Working in maxilla facial is quite a shock to the system from the word go. You have to act fast and learn faster. Hussein Hassanali, a graduate from Liverpool dental school, reflects on his year working as a dental SHO.

Simon Gomersall a solicitor with Radcliffes LeBrasseurs, shares his experiences in the hope that others can learn from them.