Student advice

The College of General Dentistry is the professional home for dental professionals at all stages of their career – from student or trainee to experienced clinician.

Written by dental students and dental practitioners, this series of advice and careers blogs is designed to support dental students and trainees during your studies and as you transition to real-life dentistry. We would love to hear from you if you’d like to share your experience and write a student advice blog – find out more and get in touch with us at [email protected]

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Student advice and careers blog

Getting your first job as an Associate Dentist: preparing a successful application

Getting your first job as an Associate Dentist: preparing a successful application

3205 min read
Choudhury Rahman, 2023 graduate from the University of Manchester, offers tips to help you submit a successful application for your first Associate Dentist position after DFT.
Getting your first job as an Associate Dentist: essential questions you need to ask

Getting your first job as an Associate Dentist: essential questions you need to ask

2856 min read
In the second of his two-part series exploring finding the right Associate Dentist job, Choudhury Rahman flags important questions to ask.
The unexpected lessons you’ll learn in dental school that will stick with you forever

The unexpected lessons you’ll learn in dental school that will stick with you forever

4786 min read
Sana Masood, third-year dental student at the University of Bristol, uncovers some of the more surprising things she has learnt at dental school.
Entering the CGDent-GC Award has helped me to be a better dentist

Entering the CGDent-GC Award has helped me to be a better dentist

14068 min read
Dr Juan Salmerón Ramírez describes his experience as an inaugural winner of the CGDent-GC Award.
My life as a dental student

My life as a dental student

24194 min read
CGDent NextGen Ambassador and 2024 BDS graduate from the University of Manchester, Dr Naeema Munshi, reflects on her experiences and offers advice to current students.
An insider’s guide to making key investments during your Foundation Training

An insider’s guide to making key investments during your Foundation Training

13026 min read
CGDent NextGen Ambassador, Dr Choudhury Rahman, shares his advice about investing wisely in your FD year.
Communication with patients – what can it do for you as a dental student?

Communication with patients – what can it do for you as a dental student?

14214 min read
2024 BDS graduate from the University of Liverpool, Zaira Cantara provides her tips on effective patient communication at dental school.
Brush off the stress: 5 tips for success at dental school

Brush off the stress: 5 tips for success at dental school

24696 min read
Fifth year BDS students at the University of Plymouth, James Oakley and Dilan Patel, share their advice on getting the most out of dental school.
Managing holidays from dental school

Managing holidays from dental school

17874 min read
Third year BDS student at the University of Birmingham and CGDent NextGen Ambassador, Christy Ng, offers advice on getting the most out of your university holidays.
Our experience of the Certified Membership Scheme

Our experience of the Certified Membership Scheme

16659 min read
Poppy Dunton, a member of the Certified Membership Scheme, and Phill Brown FCGDent, a CMS Facilitator, share their experiences of the programme.