'Mentoring' Blog Posts

• Could a robot replace you? Dentistry and our future

  Young Dentist Committee Chair Nikki Patel explains why robots aren't likely to be replacing dentists anytime soon, but why we all dentists need to be aware of the changing landscape for dentistry and take part.

  Blog Date 26 March, 2018

• Inspiring dentists to be the best they can be

  On International Women’s Day, MJ Rowland-Warmann tells us what inspired her to set up her private practice and why it’s important that there are successful female role models for younger dentists.

  Blog Date 8 March, 2018

• Dentistry: it's all of our futures

  In his last blog as Young Dentist Committee Chair, Harman Chahal reflects on the future of dentistry and the importance of young dentists' getting involved.

  Blog Date 25 January, 2018

• Dentistry and diversity: a student dentist's view

  Zahra Haque has just started a dental degree this year and is the recipient of a Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Scholarship, which helps support students through mentoring and funding. Zahra tells us why she chose dentistry, and gives her thoughts on diversity in the profession.

  Blog Date 25 September, 2017

• Do dentists need leadership skills?

  Harman Chahal shares what he learnt at the Strategic Dental Leadership Programme and encourages other young dentists to attend the young dentists sessions at BDA Conference and to make the most of its networking opportunities.

  Blog Date 29 March, 2017

• Why don't you consider dentistry? Women in dentistry then and now

  Chair of the BDA Northern Ireland Council, Roz McMullan shares her journey into dentistry and why she thinks it's a great career for women today

  Blog Date 14 March, 2017

• Breaking through the fear factor: a growing litigious culture in dentistry

  As a newly-qualified dentist, are you afraid of extracting teeth? Rob Chaffe explains how to overcome your fears and how to develop as a great dentist.

  Blog Date 9 October, 2015