Umair Afzal

Umair Afzal

Author at Dentistry Online


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The art of reflection

Umair Afzal discusses how reflection can foster self-awareness, reduce burnout and enhance professional growth for young dentists. Since high school, I have pursued higher grades and juggled many extracurriculars. Looking back, I used to focus on productivity rather than seeking a deeper understanding of the world around me. Now that I’ve graduated, there are plenty…

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Building confidence and avoiding comparison

‘You will inevitably feel under pressure’: Umair Afzal discusses how to manage low confidence and comparison at the start of your dental career. As a young dentist, and throughout dental school, you will inevitably feel under pressure. It can be easy to compare yourself to others and feel inadequate to your peers. Being at the…

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A guide to common dental materials

Umair Afzal shares a simple and concise overview of dental materials for dental students – a game-changer for revision. While at dental school, I always found getting my head around the different clinic materials tricky. Understanding their properties was a game-changer in my revision and helped me appreciate the role each material played in the…

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A brief overview of tooth wear

Umair Afzal shares a guide to understanding tooth wear, including the different types, preventative measures and what causes it. Tooth wear is a topic I found interesting as a student. Cases like these are increasing in prevalence and can occupy large amounts of a dental professional’s time. This can be complex to manage in later…

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How to get top marks in dental school finals

Umair Afzal shares his advice on note-taking, preparing for finals and how to remain motivated during revision. For the last few years, I have spent my Easter break studying dental guidelines to prepare for summer exams. For finals, however, it felt daunting, as I had no idea what curveballs the examiners could throw at me.…

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Mastering communication as a dental professional

Umair Afzal shares his strategies for clear and precise communication, explaining why it’s crucial for dental professionals. It’s a familiar scenario for many of us. Through an email, you get a response that doesn’t answer your questions. During a presentation, you see eyes glaze over and phones emerge. Despite your relentless effort with patients, they…

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Sleep and routine: the key to success in dentistry?

Umair Afzal discusses why sleep, movement and a consistent routine are paramount for success and wellbeing as a dental student. For all of us, the pursuit of wellbeing is a personal mission we strive towards. Society tells us that physical and mental health are essential to lead a healthy life. However, maintaining this delicate balance…

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Three lessons about networking with the dental industry

Umair Afzal outlines the key lessons he learned about networking within the dental industry and the importance of building relationships. Dental school wasn’t easy this year, especially balancing my studies with being the president of the Leeds Dental Society. Helping sponsors and planning events required more time than I initially expected.  However, I never imagined…

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