Press release 03/11/2014

GDC consultation on proposed amendments to Fitness to Practise proced...

GDC consultation on proposed amendments to Fitness to Practise procedures

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Dental Protection broadly welcomes the proposals made in this consultation because we feel that a radical change of approach, and culture change, is needed within GDC fitness to practise (FtP) procedures. If in order to make the necessary culture changes, the proposed Section 60 Order is required, then we will support them. However, in order to ensure that these proposals have the intended impact the GDC must be committed to taking full advantage of these new powers.

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29/10/2014

Two- Step Authentication

Two- Step Authentication

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Milan Chande graduated from the University of Manchester Dental School in 2014. He say's "My personal interest and knowledge in technology of a fair number of years has encouraged me to write this article." "My intentions were to help young dentists be more aware of the risks of using cloud-based backup services, and to offer advice on protecting their data when using these services."

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Press release 23/10/2014

Details of the fourteenth Premier Symposium announced!

Details of the fourteenth Premier Symposium announced!

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Dental Protection is pleased to announce the date for the fourteenth annual Premier Symposium. Organised by Dental Protection with schülke, the European leader in cross-infection control, this year’s Premier Symposium will take place on Saturday 29 November at The Shaw Theatre, Pullman St Pancras in London.

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06/10/2014

Steps to take for an impressive CV

Steps to take for an impressive CV

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If you are thinking of applying for a new job, you need to have an impressive CV. It may not guarantee you the position, but it will get you noticed in the first place. The first step in job hunting is to be noticed and secure that first interview for the post you have applied for. If your current CV has been left on the shelf since your last role then it is more than likely out of date.

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02/10/2014

The Hitch-hikers guide to Dental Volunteering

The Hitch-hikers guide to Dental Volunteering

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Laura Daly is a final year dental student studying at Peninsula Dental School.  She has written this article to give other dental students considering volunteering an insight into what it can be like working in a less developed country, and how valuable the experience can be.

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30/09/2014

Depression & the Dental Student

Depression & the Dental Student

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Laura writes about an account of her own experiences with depression during her dentistry degree, and how best to help someone suffering from depression. 

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29/09/2014

Assessment tips and techniques for Final years

Assessment tips and techniques for Final years

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You need to impress during your dental foundation training assessments. This article will provide you with tips and techniques to use during your assessments.

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23/09/2014

Dental volunteering abroad - a reflection

Dental volunteering abroad - a reflection

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Jessica Scott studied at The University of Bristol and graduated in July 2014. Jessica is starting her dental foundation training in September, at a practice in Amesbury. Jessica wrote this article to share some of her experiences of volunteering abroad, whilst volunteering in Cambodia and to highlight some of the difficulties she encountered.

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