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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…

Dentistry

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…

Dentistry

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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Senedd members back calls for Bangor dental school

Wales voted in favour of a motion to establish a new dental school in Bangor following reports of a shortage…

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Are apprenticeships the best way into dentistry?

Kathryn Taylor and Alice Weir explain the benefits of apprenticeships for dental practices and the apprentices they employ. Apprentice 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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Charging for treatment in dentistry: an unspoken anxiety?

Jawad Abbas explains why anxieties might not just be felt by patients, but dental clinicians themselves, and offers tips for…

Patient management

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…

Dentistry

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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Bupa Dental Care partners with University of Manchester to offer primary care placements for dental students

Bupa Dental Care has partnered with The University of Manchester to offer dental undergraduates the opportunity to gain hands-on clinical…

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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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Why a sabbatical let me rediscover the joy of being a dentist

In 2022, dentist Tejal Doshi was granted a three-month sabbatical. She explains how this allowed her to return to work…

Dentistry

Are universities adequately preparing new dentists?

Neel Kothari questions whether new graduates have the competency, training and confidence required for safe clinical practice. You may have…

Dentistry

Spreading your wings: the first five years after graduation

Eric Easson considers the professional challenges you might encounter in your first five years in dentistry after graduation. Starting the…

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Dentistry degree leads to highest graduate salary in UK

An annual graduate survey named dentistry as the most lucrative degree subject, with graduates earning an average salary of £42,000.…

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