Periodontics involves the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases and disorders (infections and inflammatory) of the gums and other structures around the teeth. In the following article, Consultant Periodontist Professor Kevin Seymour, discusses how you can establish a career in this field.

Paediatric Dentistry involves the comprehensive therapeutic oral health care for children from birth through adolescence, including care for those who demonstrate intellectual, medical, physical, psychological and/or emotional problems. In the following article Caroline Campbell, Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry, discusses how you can establish a career in this field.

Over the next few weeks we will be posting a series of articles where you will be able to find out more about each specialty from experts in their respective fields, with advice on the specialty pathway as well as sharing their experiences as a specialist.

“Dental Foundation Training”, or “Dental Vocational Training” as it is known in Scotland, is a post-qualification training period that introduces new graduates to general practice in a protected environment. It usually lasts 1 year and is mandatory for UK graduates to undertake in order to be able to work in the NHS. In the following article Hamzah Ahmed, gives an insight into what to expect as a Foundation Dentist (FD) / Vocational Dental Practioner (VDP).

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