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University of Portsmouth reveals upgraded dental training facilities
The University of Portsmouth Dental Academy has unveiled upgraded training facilities at a launch event on 1 December after a…
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A guide to financial planning for the young dentist
Olivia Miller, specialist financial adviser at Wesleyan Financial Services shares her insights into financial planning for the young dentist. Financial…
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My experience at the European Dental Student Association general meeting
Fourth year dental student Ramin Torkizadeh talks us through his experience at this year’s European Dental Student Association (EDSA) general…
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Confronting racial misconceptions within dentistry
Sola Asaolu, a fourth year dental student and study Youtuber, reflects on the impact of microaggressions in the dental practice. It…
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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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Financial support to make dental studies more accessible
Eligible students on a range of health courses, such as dental and medical, will be able to claim 50% more…
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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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A young dental professional’s guide to using Linkedin
Taha Varvani Mirshahi outlines five ways young dental professionals can use Linkedin to expand their networking skills and make connections.…
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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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Dentistry among most valued degrees in 2023
Dentistry and medicine have secured their place as the most valued non-technology degrees by employers this year. According to a…
AI & technology
Three reasons why taking a gap year might make you a better clinician
After taking a gap year before dental school, student Sona Khan explains why it has helped her both personally and…
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How the DDU can support young dentists as an indemnity provider
James Kingham, dentolegal adviser at the Dental Defence Union (DDU), discusses reasons why you should choose the DDU as your…
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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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Why there’s no better time to be a woman in dentistry
As past president of the Womxn in Dentistry society at King’s College London, Faridah Otulana explains why the society is…
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The (near) perfect new patient assessment for newly-qualified dentists
Onkar Mudhar reveals his top tips to help newly-qualified dentists master taking a new patient assessment. We are often led to…
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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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Sharon Showker wins Young Dentist Midlands
Young Dentist speaks to Sharon Showker about winning Young Dentist Midlands, and how to submit a winning entry. Congratulations on…
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One third of surveyed dental students ‘had severe depression during pandemic’
More than half of dental students in a newly-released study presented moderate or severe levels of depression. Results showed that…
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Bruxism: causes, signs and treatment options
Setareh Pirmorad explains the causes, signs and treatment options for bruxism. The American Academy of Orofacial Pain defines bruxism as…
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