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07/09/2014

Rise above the rest - a dentistry career in the RAF!

Rise above the rest - a dentistry career in the RAF!

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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.

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07/09/2014

My first 6 months in practice

My first 6 months in practice

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

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07/09/2014

Dentistry down under

Dentistry down under

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

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07/09/2014

Developing a relationship with a new dental team

Developing a relationship with a new dental team

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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.

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07/09/2014

Being a Dental Senior House Officer

Being a Dental Senior House Officer

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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.

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07/09/2014

Complaints and how to avoid them

Complaints and how to avoid them

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

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Press release 05/09/2014

GDC consultation on proposals to increase the annual retention fee

GDC consultation on proposals to increase the annual retention fee

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On this occasion the GDC has justified the unprecedented scale of the increase in the ARF primarily on the basis of the increase in the number of complaints that it has to deal with. In calculating its likely operating costs, the GDC has also predicted that this volume of incoming ‘complaints’ will continue to rise for the foreseeable future, and appears to have assumed that the number of Fitness to Practise (FtP) investigations will need to rise at least in proportion to this.

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31/08/2014

Interview tips and techniques

Interview tips and techniques

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If you've managed to make it to the interview stage then well done, that's half the battle! To make it this far the recruiter has clearly seen something that they like from your CV/Application Form

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31/08/2014

Office Etiquette

Office Etiquette

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A young dentist discusses office etiquette, the challenges she faced and how to handle oneself in a working environment.

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31/08/2014

Missed appointments and how to minimise no-shows

Missed appointments and how to minimise no-shows

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Theesan Vedan studied at the University of The Western Cape in January 2013. He has since taken up a position as a Military Dentist for the South African Defence.

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31/08/2014

Securing Your First Job as a Dentist

Securing Your First Job as a Dentist

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Rachel Pino is a recent dental graduate in Australia. In this article she offers her words of wisdom and encouragement in seeking that first employed role as a young dentist.

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31/08/2014

The Transition from Dental School to Foundation Training

The Transition from Dental School to Foundation Training

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The first day of foundation training can be daunting. It will be the first day when you introduce yourself as 'the dentist' and no longer a student. With this comes new found responsibility and freedom to make your own treatment plans.

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31/08/2014

Dental Volunteering

Dental Volunteering

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A recent graduate talks us through her experiences of volunteering and the understanding she gained.

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31/08/2014

NHS Dentistry and Its Future amongst Newly Qualified Dentists

NHS Dentistry and Its Future amongst Newly Qualified Dentists

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This young dentist studied at King's College in London and qualified in 2010. They have written an article about NHS dentistry and its future amongst newly qualified dentists. This article will explore the benefits of hospital training post qualification.

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31/08/2014

Community Dentistry

Community Dentistry

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Sarah graduated from the University of Leeds in 2012 she is currently undertaking a DF2 post in Primary Dental Care. Sarah says "I want to encourage others to consider a community position as a great deal can be learned and experienced."

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31/08/2014

Good Dentists Don't Drill

Good Dentists Don't Drill

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Alexandra Lyne (Lexy) qualified from Manchester University and is currently doing a DF1 year in London.

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31/08/2014

Your own dental practice - the pros and cons

Your own dental practice - the pros and cons

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Thomas Coates is a Partner and Head of The Dental Team at LCF Law. In this article he explains the steps you should take if you are considering buying a dental practice.

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31/08/2014

Opportunities During Foundation Training

Opportunities During Foundation Training

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Nelson Wan qualified from the University of Glasgow in 2013. He is part of the West 1 VT scheme and work as a Foundation Dental Practitioner (FDP) in Ayrshire and Arran in a mixed NHS/Independent/Denplan practice. He has interests in endodontics, restorative dentistry and cosmetic dentistry - especially short-term orthodontics.

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31/08/2014

Laying the Right Foundations for your Career in Dentistry

Laying the Right Foundations for your Career in Dentistry

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Cassie graduated from Bart's and The London School of Medicine & Dentistry in 2012 and completed her first year of dental foundation training in London. She is currently in her second year of dental foundation training which involves working within the community dental services as well as dental hospitals in London and Essex.

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