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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

Surviving Final Year

Surviving Final Year

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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.

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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

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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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

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

Working as a dental student in Norway

Working as a dental student in Norway

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She had the choice of a number of different countries including Sweden, Norway, Paris, Turkey and Latvia. She chose Norway and here she tells us all about it. Above is an image of the Northern Lights that she captured!

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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

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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31/08/2014

Speciality training - why, when and how?

Speciality training - why, when and how?

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Reena Wadia studied at Barts and The London. She wrote this article about speciality training as she feels there is a lack of clear guidance on entering the speciality training process. There are so many factors to consider and it can be a daunting thought. It is probably one of the most rewarding career pathways to choose from so young graduates should be confident in applying if they feel it is right for them.

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31/08/2014

Dental career progress options

Dental career progress options

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When I graduated from Birmingham in 2003 the dental career pathway was simple. Either you would practise in hospital as a specialist via the (previously) insular MFDS route or you would work in general dental practice.

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31/08/2014

My life as a dentist- After graduation

My life as a dentist- After graduation

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Martin Amsel graduated from University in 1971 and shares what happened next and how young dentists can learn from this.

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31/08/2014

From General Dental Practice to Maxillofacial and beyond...

From General Dental Practice to Maxillofacial and beyond...

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Sonia Khela qualified from Birmingham Dental School in 2010. She then undertook vocational training in the South Yorkshire East Midlands Deanery and opted to go into general practice rather than apply for a DF2 post.

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31/08/2014

Passion with profession

Passion with profession

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Leentje gives an alternative view on dentistry, enticing young dentists to explore different options and combine their passion with their profession. 

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31/08/2014

Six Resolutions for Young Dentists

Six Resolutions for Young Dentists

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Each and every January, many of us scribble down our New Year's resolutions and pledge to join a gym, learn a new language or find true love. Sometimes though, we forget that our careers deserve New Year's resolutions too. Make the promise to yourself that 2014 will be a fantastic year for your personal life and career too.

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