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A highlight reel of our inaugural DCG Masterclass Day

Considering purchasing a practice? Becoming a principal is both a daunting and alluring prospect that most dentists will consider at some point in their career.  In this article, David Brewer, Managing Director at Frank Taylor & Associates, outlines some top tips on what to do if you are looking to raise finance to purchase a dental practice.

Considering purchasing a practice? Becoming a principal is both a daunting and alluring prospect that most dentists will consider at some point in their career.  In this article, Liz Hughes, Managing Director at Frank Taylor & Associates, discusses the key points to consider before 'taking the plunge'.

Dental Officers in the Royal Army Dental Corps provide dental care to soldiers both in the UK and when they are deployed all over the world. In this article Major Fiona Cunningham discusses how you could establish a career with the RADC.

Sir Alex Ferguson is universally recognised as one of the greatest managers in football history. In 38 years of management, he amassed a staggering 49 trophies. As well as a highly successful period at Aberdeen FC, followed by a spell as the head coach of the Scottish national team, Sir Alex transformed Manchester United FC into the footballing and commercial giant it is today. In the following article, Hassan Mushaid discusses the leadership lessons that can be learnt from his record-breaking career and how these can be applied to dentistry.

Prosthodontics involves the replacement of missing teeth and the associated soft and hard tissues by prostheses (crowns, bridges, dentures) which may be fixed or removable, or may be supported and retained by implants. In the following article, Consultant Prosthodontist Krishnakant Bhatia, discusses how you can establish a career in the field of Prosthodontics.

The vast majority of dentists work as General Dental Practitioners (GDPs). They provide general primary care services to the general public, usually in a high street practice. They can provide NHS services, private treatment or a mixture both. In the following article Dr Samad gives an insight into what to expect from a career in General Practice.

In your final year of uni? One of the many hoops you'll have to jump through this year is applying for a DFT/VT Post. Jimmy Boyle is the Assistant Director of Postgraduate Dental Education in Scotland as well as a General Dental Practitioner. His experience in these roles as well as his time spent as both a VT Trainer and VT Advisor make him perfectly suited to giving you an insight into what to expect from DF1/VT as well as the application process.

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology involves the diagnosis of diseases of the mouth, jaws, face and neck by microscopic examination of tissue samples. In the following article, Professor Keith Hunter, Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, discusses how you can establish a career in this field.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery deals with the diagnosis and treatment, both surgical and non-surgical, of diseases affecting the mouth, jaws, face and neck. In the following article, Tom Handley discusses how you can establish a career in this field.