Building confidence and avoiding comparison
2024-12-08
‘You will inevitably feel under pressure’: Umair Afzal discusses how to manage low confidence and comparison at the start of your dental career. As a
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A guide to common dental materials
2024-11-29
Umair Afzal shares a simple and concise overview of dental materials for dental students – a game-changer for revision. While at dental school, I always
Plans approved for new dental school
2024-11-29
Plans to open a new dental school in Norfolk have advanced, supported by £1.5 million in funding. The new dental school will be built at
Dental School Snapshots: September and October
2024-11-26
The U.S. boasts more than 70 accredited dental schools, all charged with educating the next generation of dentists. This series from the ADA News highlights
‘Die Zirkonzahn Schule’ – Heroes of dental technology
2024-11-04
Discover courses and schools for dental technicians and dentists in the heart of the Italian Alps at the Zirkonzahn School. ‘Die Zirkonzahn Schule’ (the Zirkonzahn
A brief overview of tooth wear
2024-10-28
Umair Afzal shares a guide to understanding tooth wear, including the different types, preventative measures and what causes it. Tooth wear is a topic I
Dental school rebuilds after Hurricane Helene
2024-10-11
Hurricane Helene caused trees to fall through the rooftops of homes in Augusta, Georgia. When Hurricane Helene struck on the night of Sept. 26, the
How to get top marks in dental school finals
2024-09-26
Umair Afzal shares his advice on note-taking, preparing for finals and how to remain motivated during revision. For the last few years, I have spent
Plans for new dental school remain uncertain
2024-09-16
Plans to open a new dental school at the University of East Anglia (UEA) are ‘not a done deal’ as government discussions continue. The university
CODA seeks input on proposed standard revisions
2024-09-11
Interested parties can comment on proposed revisions to dental accreditation standards via a virtual hearing or online portal. The Commission on Dental Accreditation will host
The benefits of accurate simulation in dental training
2024-08-30
Vanda Murray of KaVo UK and Ireland outlines the key benefits of utilising high end simulation units in dental training. As new technology continues to
Are universities adequately preparing new dentists?
2024-08-30
Neel Kothari questions whether new graduates have the competency, training and confidence required for safe clinical practice. You may have heard of the 10,000-hour rule
