Educate yourself to success: the gateway to private dentistry

The dental sector has clearly changed over the past few years and patients demands have shifted in reaction to this as well.

Are we as a profession shifting at the same rate or are we falling behind? The need for private practice skills and excellence has never been greater and is rising exponentially. Those that are proactive, keen to learn and willing to take the early steps for their career will not only excel, but will also thrive with their future both clinically and ethically. Look to get that work-life balance with quality patients coming to see you and doing the dentistry you've always dreamed of doing – but learning to do it properly, under mentorship and learning what skills you actually need in private practice.

Learning outcomes

• Why the dental sector has changed and the current shift in patient demands
• Who can step straight into private practice
• What makes a good quality private dentist and why you can all learn to become one
• What skills are essential when stepping up from the NHS sector to private practice.