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Stand out in the crowd – the importance of work placements in dentistry

Dental school isn’t easy – but seeking work placements and opportunities outside of the classroom can help to better your…

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A beginner’s guide to the Dentistry Show London

The Dentistry Show London took place on 7-8 October. Tamara Milanovic reports back on how to make the most of…

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A Dental Student’s Guide to… extraction of first permanent molars

In this month’s Dental Student Guide, Hannah Hook discusses the extraction of first permanent molars in children, including complications, timings…

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Bridging the gap – how to thrive in dentistry

Bhavin Patel explains why moving out of your comfort zone is crucial to development in dentistry. It’s been a while…

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A Dental Student’s Guide to…impacted maxillary canines

This month, Hannah Hook discusses when and how to assess for the presence of impacted maxillary canines, and how to…

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A Dental Student’s Guide to… dental trauma updates

In this month’s Dental Student’s Guide, Hannah Hook discusses the most recent updates to the guidelines for managing dental trauma.…

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‘It’s a no for now’ – parliament to debate plans for new dental school

Members of Parliament will debate plans for a new dental school amidst concerns over treatment accessibility. Earmarked for the University…

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The Business Bootcamp competition

We hear from Bhavin Bhatt about Aligner Alchemy and find out more about his Business Bootcamp competition. For those who…

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A Dental Student’s Guide to… hypodontia

For this month’s Dental Student’s Guide, Hannah Hook breaks down hypodontia, including its causes and how to identify it. Hypodontia…

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Putting your communication skills to the test

Sarah Ide explains the many examples of how effective communication can help you through challenging situations you face during your…

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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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Rachel Derby on what it’s like winning the Best Young Dentist award

Young Dentist spoke with Rachel Derby on winning at the Dentistry Awards 2021, what it takes to be a good…

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A Dental Student’s Guide to…facial nerve palsy

This month, Hannah Hook discusses the importance of knowing the signs of facial nerve palsy and the impact it could…

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One quarter of young dentists fear complaints from patients

Making mistakes and patient complaints top the list of worries for young dentists, according to latest figures. New data from…

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‘Significant decline’ in number of dental graduates taking up foundation training

The dental profession is witnessing a ‘larger than usual’ decrease in the number of dental graduates accepting foundation training places.…

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A Dental Student’s Guide to…Le Fort fractures

This month, Hannah Hook explores Le Fort fractures, including classifying each one and the best treatment option for the patient.…

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A Dental Student’s Guide to…odontogenic cysts

This month Hannah Hook explores different odontogenic cysts, including their diagnoses and treatment options. Odontogenic cysts are described as an…

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Almost nine in 10 young dentists believe their generation will receive more patient complaints

New figures reveal that 88% of young dentists believe their generation will face more complaints and legal challenges during their…

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How to ensure minority groups feel seen in dentistry

Hassan Shariff considers how teams and practices can take steps to support gender minority groups within dentistry. According to the…

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