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

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

11364 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

22416 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.

Student Advice

Taking the big step – student to dentist

9556 min read

Dr Janine Brooks MBE, dental coach and mentor, offers essential advice to help you flourish as you take your first steps into general practice.

Careers Student Advice

Specialising in restorative dentistry

13153 min read

Dr Tom Willan, General Dental Practitioner in Yorkshire, describes the career journey that led him to specialise in restorative dentistry.

Student Advice

Experience working in different care settings boosts confidence

7553 min read

Dr Harriet Jones reflects on how a varied early career in secondary and tertiary care settings has given her increased confidence in her work as a primary care dentist.

Student Advice

Reducing risk at the chairside

7697 min read

Dr Antony Visocchi, General Dental Practitioner and Independent Dental Expert Witness, explains how practising with ethics, morality and integrity will help you reduce the risk of litigious action.

Careers Student Advice

Where will your career take you?

17605 min read

Dr Sahar-Tara Aghababaie, part time Dental Associate in North West London, recommends making a clear career plan to help you steer your career in the right direction.

Careers Student Advice

Working in a Maxillofacial unit in a District Hospital

30885 min read

As a DCT 1 in a District Hospital in Yorkshire, Dr Kenny Strain takes us behind the scenes of a busy Maxillofacial unit, describing the range of treatments he has been providing.

Student Advice

Top tips for young dentists

20404 min read

Dr Sahar-Tara Aghababaie, part time Dental Associate in North West London, gives you some key pointers as you start your career in dentistry.

Student Advice

Four important reasons to get involved with research

11514 min read

Qasim Mohammedbhai, fifth year BDS student at King’s College London, explains the benefits of conducting research whilst at university or as a dental practitioner.

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