Umair Afzal
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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,…
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A student’s guide to dental trauma
In an effort to make the crucial topic a little less complex, Umair Afzal shares his guide to understanding dental…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Dentistry
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.…
Dentistry
What is Zero Gravity? – helping dental students from low-income families
Zero Gravity helps UK students from low-income families secure places at top universities. We hear from its founder, Joe Seddon,…
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How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 8 April 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Why it’s…
Dentistry
Forming deeper connections as a dental student
Umair Afzal is a fourth year dental surgery student at the University of Leeds and was the 2021-22 president of…
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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.…
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