Foundation dentist members’ area
Get ready for the next step
Membership never meant so much
Progressing in your career means more independence and more responsibility. We know it’s both an exciting and challenging time, and that the learning never stops. To help you continually develop your knowledge and skills, and reach your full potential, we provide a range of content, workshops, e-learning modules and webinars exclusively for members.
Develop your organisational skills and master time management
Dr Kalpesh Prajapat, author of Dental Associate Interviews: An Ultimate Preparation Guide, provides some guidance on how to get organised in practice.
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Setting yourself apart as a young dentist
Tips for standing out during the job selection process
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How to write a good CV
Dos and don’ts for creating the perfect CV
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Develop outstanding communication skills
Dr Kalpesh Prajapat shares his communication tips
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Continue learning and developing
Dr Kalpesh Prajapat on choosing the write courses for you
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Featured online courses
There’s over 40 hours of CPD material you can access through our e-learning platform, Prism. Our online modules cover everything from professionalism and ethics to infection control. You can also store your certificates from completed modules, which comes in useful when working to meet your CPD requirements as an associate.
Here are some of the modules you can study:
Dental core training modules
Are you heading for, or considering, dental core training? This set of online modules helps you prepare for life in hospital after your foundation year.
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Professionalism and ethics
This series emphasises the importance of having a professional framework within the dental profession. You’ll consider the idea of patient autonomy and the advantages of reviewing your own values system. The 12 areas covered include ethics and law, patient autonomy and consent, and duty of care.
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Stepping up: Going from foundation dentist to associate
It can be daunting making the transition from foundation dentist to associate or DCT. Before taking the step up, join dentolegal consultants George Wright and David Hartoch, who will take you through the common mistakes some young dentists make and offer guidance on how to avoid them.
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Membership means you can trust we’re there
If you’ve already set up a Direct Debit, your membership will automatically renew. However, if you intend to go into hospital training instead of general practice let us know as subscription rates vary.
England and Wales
| Your type of work | Subscription rate |
| GDP associate after completing DF1 | £190 |
| GDP associate continuing dental VT | £35 |
| NHS Hospital or Community Dental Service | £35 |
Scotland
| Your type of work | Subscription rate |
| GDP associate after completing DF1 | £40 |
| GDP associate continuing dental VT | £10 |
| NHS Hospital or Community Dental Service | £10 |
If you need to set up a direct debit just call 0800 561 9000 (Monday to Friday 08.00 to 18.30), or log in to set it up online.