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The good, the bad and the ugly.

All good relationships must come to an end, sooner or later. So also must all less-than-ideal relationships and in both cases, parting company carries potential risks. Sometimes the end of a professional relationship is a moment of sadness, while on other occasions it can be tinged with a sense of relief. In all cases, the continuity of patient care becomes an issue requiring our consideration.

Jane Merivale a dento-legal adviser at Dental Protection offers some ideas to eliminate any communication gap between you and some of your patients.

Communication skills don't just involve choosing the right words to say, and saying them in the right order, and in the right way.

It was only a little over a year ago that I realised I had successfully completed all the requirements and had reached my goal.  I was finally a 'real dentist'.

Hussein Hassanali a Liverpool graduate, describes his first year out of dental school.

Flight Lieutenant Sam Stewart describes her career as a dental officer in the RAF. The RAF offer sponsorship to selected dental students through the five years at dentistry university.

Mohammed Samad, a graduate from Dundee dental school, reflects on his first 6 months in practice and the ups and downs he experienced.

Hussein Hassanali a Liverpool dental school graduate, recalls his time as a final year dental student. Believe in yourself. The main thing is not to worry. Your tutors are there to help you; they want to see you graduate.