Sharon studied a Bachelor of Dental Science at the University of Western Australia. Sharon say's "I wanted to write this article as my colleagues and I all suffer with back pain and I wanted to address these issues."

Natalie studied at The University of Newcastle and qualified June 2014. She has written this article as a guide for final year dentists to help them through the job application process. Natalie says "I would have found this type of guide very useful when applying for DF1 last year"

After her foundation year Charlotte Leigh applied for a DF2 post in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Charlotte has now been an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery SHO for six months and has compiled a list of the ten most important things she has learnt along the way.

The good, the bad and the ugly.

All good relationships must come to an end, sooner or later. So also must all less-than-ideal relationships and in both cases, parting company carries potential risks. Sometimes the end of a professional relationship is a moment of sadness, while on other occasions it can be tinged with a sense of relief. In all cases, the continuity of patient care becomes an issue requiring our consideration.

Jane Merivale a dento-legal adviser at Dental Protection offers some ideas to eliminate any communication gap between you and some of your patients.

Communication skills don't just involve choosing the right words to say, and saying them in the right order, and in the right way.

It was only a little over a year ago that I realised I had successfully completed all the requirements and had reached my goal.  I was finally a 'real dentist'.

Hussein Hassanali a Liverpool graduate, describes his first year out of dental school.

Flight Lieutenant Sam Stewart describes her career as a dental officer in the RAF. The RAF offer sponsorship to selected dental students through the five years at dentistry university.

Mohammed Samad, a graduate from Dundee dental school, reflects on his first 6 months in practice and the ups and downs he experienced.

Claire Dunbar considers the benefits of working abroad in Australia after graduation.

Finbar O'Mahony, a graduate from Cork dental school reflects on his very first day.

Mohammed Samad a Dundee dental school graduate, relfects on how important a team approach is to a young dentists career.

Hussein Hassanali shares his thoughts about the private and working life of a dentist, having recently completed his first year of dental practice.

Dating websites have been increasing in quantity and popularity. Magazines post articles on every second page about making first impressions, how to dress, how to speak. This all points to one fact: its hard work meeting new people. Its an important occasion meeting potential partners you might live with for the rest of your life.

Sami Stagnell, a graduate from KCL in London, reflects on how he deals with stress.

Working in maxilla facial is quite a shock to the system from the word go. You have to act fast and learn faster. Hussein Hassanali, a graduate from Liverpool dental school, reflects on his year working as a dental SHO.

Simon Gomersall a solicitor with Radcliffes LeBrasseurs, shares his experiences in the hope that others can learn from them.

If you've managed to make it to the interview stage then well done, that's half the battle! To make it this far the recruiter has clearly seen something that they like from your CV/Application Form

Charlotte Leigh graduated from the University of Leeds 2012 and currently completing DF1 in Essex.

A young dentist discusses office etiquette, the challenges she faced and how to handle oneself in a working environment.

Christmas is just around the corner. If your Practice is having a Christmas party, there are few things you might need to remember.