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New employment programme for dental graduates offers year abroad in Australia

A new two-year employed development programme has been created for dental graduates – which includes a funded certificate in restorative…

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Overcoming imposter syndrome: from student to practice owner

Faye Mear explains how to understand, manage and overcome imposter syndrome at every stage of your dental career. In the…

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Foundation training in dentistry: why it could be two years

Balneeta Bhamra explains why she believes it could be beneficial for foundation training in dentistry to last two years. When…

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A first-choice career destination for young dentists

For dentists at the beginning of their professional journey, selecting the right environment for growth and development of their career…

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Dental schools urge government to expand training places

Increase UK training places in dentistry and dental hygiene to help secure long-term sustainability of NHS dentistry, the government has…

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How I start my day right: a dental student’s morning routine

Dental hygiene and therapy student Tina Bhardwaj explains how she starts the day and why a routine helps set you…

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How can we prepare a new generation to work in dentistry?

The Dental Leadership Network met to discuss the next generation of dental professionals and how best to train them for…

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The obstacles I faced (and overcame) during dental school

‘Who ever said success was an easy road?’: Makyle Khan shares the obstacles he faced during his journey to dental…

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The 2024 Young Dentist of the Year winner on her journey so far

Winner of Young Dentist at the 2024 Dentistry Awards, Simran Bains shares her inspirations, her career aspirations and how she…

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How is dentistry different for today’s young dentists?

Mervyn Druian shares his thoughts on how dentistry is changing and his advice for those starting out in the profession.…

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Should dental education include business management?

Stacey McMaster considers the benefit of business skills for young dentists and whether its feasible to teach them within dental…

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My first dental patient experience

Charlie Steward, a dental therapy student, shares his experience treating his first patient, offering insight into the challenges and lessons…

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Career advice I’d give to my younger self – and still follow today

It’s National Careers Week – an opportunity to reflect on your career and look forward to your future. We spoke…

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I’m a new dental graduate – and I’m worried I’m a bad dentist

Sarah McKimm considers a case of imposter syndrome and how newly-qualified dental professionals can reframe their anxieties into positivity. The…

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Half of gen Z NHS staff made ill by stress at work

More than half of the gen Z cohort aged 21 to 30 had been made ill by work-related stress in…

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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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Managing imposter syndrome as a dental student

Hishaam Ahmad and Farhaan Lohn share how to combat imposter syndrome as a dental student and open up about their…

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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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‘How the mydentist mentorship programme made me a better dentist’

Newly qualified dentist Christopher Ndidi Gbenoba shares his experience with the mydentist mentorship programme. Starting a career in dentistry can…

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