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

Student Advice

Why taking photos is an essential skill in dentistry

48346 min read

Mohammed Ahsen Arshad and Ahmed Ahmed, fifth year BDS students at Plymouth University Dental School, explain the importance of good photography skills in dentistry and how to get accurate and effective images.

Student Advice

Get the most out of your elective

40174 min read

Ridah Hasan, fourth year BDS student at the University of Sheffield, valued her recent elective in Vietnam and offers her advice on how to get the most out of your elective abroad.

Student Advice

Clinical reflections dissected

33485 min read

Aavan K Matharu, fourth year BDS student, Trinity College Dublin, shares her advice on writing an effective and meaningful clinical reflection.

Student Advice

My experience of studying whilst managing a chronic illness

30925 min read

Shona Sawhney, fifth year BDS student, Barts and the London, explains how she has been studying for her degree whilst managing a chronic illness and shares her advice for anyone in a similar situation.

Student Advice

My Situational Judgement Test from home

28726 min read

Katie Huane, fifth year BDS Student, University of Manchester, passes on her top tips for making the most of your time during self-isolation and keeping up with your peers.

Student Advice

Getting back to dentistry

20924 min read

Hamna Khan, fifth year BDS Student, University of Manchester, gives you her tips for a successful new academic year after an extended break from clinical practice.

Student Advice

Mannequins to mania

21384 min read

Aavan K Matharu, fourth year BDS student, Trinity College Dublin, gives her key pointers for a smooth transition to your clinical study years.

Student Advice

Keeping it clinical

28384 min read

Kiri Paul, fourth year BDS student at King’s College London, explains how she has been maintaining clinical skills during the pandemic.

Student Advice

From rubber dam isolations to social isolation: a dental student’s perspective

20394 min read

Angela Li, first year MChD student at the University of Leeds, shares advice on successful online learning from home.

Student Advice

Finding your feet in fitness and well-being whilst studying dentistry

36406 min read

Sumeet Sandhu, fourth year BDS student at Peninsula Dental School, gives you some advice about looking after yourself and staying fit whilst studying.

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