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Advice on life from a young-ish dentist
Having graduated 10 years ago, Kiran Shankla reflects on her career journey so far, and offers some sage advice. Tell…
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Shaadi Manouchehri: everything happens for a reason
Shaadi Manouchehri gives us an insight into her rollercoaster journey from student to owner of a squat dental practice. Dr…
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Seven top tips for young dentists
How can you move forward in your dentistry career? Shiraz Khan shares his best advice for young dentists looking for…
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How to make the most of your time at dental school
To celebrate the DDU’s new student hub, Professor Ewen McColl and Amy Sharp discuss the realities of dental school life…
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Unmasking imposter syndrome for the new dentist
Gail Gazelle offers tips and strategies to help new dentists overcome the self-doubt behind imposter syndrome and find career confidence.…
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‘I wish I had joined mydentist from foundation training’
Lydia Chan shares her experience of working for mydentist and why she wishes she’d taken advantage of their early career…
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‘How mydentist helped shape my career as a young dentist’
Sean, a mydentist clinician in Aberystwyth, discusses his experience as a young dentist and the opportunities that mydentist provides for…
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The young dentists shaping the future of dental care
We hear why mydentist is investing in young dentists, and how its clinical network and training resources are a ‘game-changer’. …
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The Young Dentist winner on staying grounded
Young Dentist winner Sorabh Patel shares his story of self-reflection, mentorship and the importance of staying on the right path…
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Plymouth ranked best UK university for student experience in dentistry
The University of Plymouth is the best UK university for dentistry in 2024, according to The Guardian. According to the…
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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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Affan Saghir on the ‘special moment’ of winning Young Dentist
Affan Saghir discusses what it takes to be a good dentist, the importance of having values, and how to retain…
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BDA hospital trainee members vote to strike
The British Dental Association (BDA) has revealed that hospital dental trainees across 15 NHS trusts have voted to strike against…
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Dental student creates guide to help others apply to dental school
A dental student has made a 15-page guide to help prospective dentists get into dental school after her own challenges…
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Dental Business Coach – adapting to a changing landscape
This month, Chris Barrow tackles the changing concerns of recently-qualified dental professionals – are practice owners prepared to address these…
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Background music reduced dental students’ stress and improved performance
Background music helped to improve the performance of dental students during tooth preparation exercises, a new study shows. According to…
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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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A Dental Student’s Guide to… extraction of primary teeth
Hannah Hook breaks down the guidance around the extraction of primary teeth, including balancing and compensating extractions, and how to…
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A Dental Student’s Guide to… NHS-funded implants
This month, Hannah Hook breaks down everything you need to know about NHS-funded implants, including priority patient groups, contraindications, maintenance…
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