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An Introduction to
For non-UK qualified dentists
Working in the UK
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1 Introduction 02
2 Oral health and dental treatment 02
3 Registration 02
4 Immigration and work permits 05
5 English language requirements 08
6 Admission to an NHS dental list and vocational training 08
7 National Health Service 10
8 Workforce, employment and vacancies 11
9 Postgraduate education 13
10 Dental Care Professionals 14
11 Professional ethics 15
12 Professional indemnity 16
13 The British Dental Association 17
14 Appendices: 18
Further help and useful contacts 18
UK dental schools 18
Postgraduate deans offices 19
Glossary of dental abbreviations 21
English language testing qualifications for acceptance onto a Performers List 23
BDA advice sheets 24
DPL publications 25
Contents
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1 Introduction
2 Oral healthand dental
treatment
This booklet provides advice for overseas
dentists planning to work in the UK. It is
produced jointly by the BDA and Dental
Protection Ltd.
In recent decades, the dental health of the UK
population has steadily improved. The Office
of Population Censuses & Surveys looks at
adult dental health every 10 years. In 1978,
30% of the adult population had no natural
teeth; by 1998 this figure had fallen to 13%.
There has been a marked reduction in the
levels of decay. In 1978 adults had, on average,
13 sound and untreated teeth and 1.9 decayed
teeth. In 1998 this had improved to 15.8 sound
and untreated teeth and 1 decayed tooth. The
next adult dental health survey is due in 2008.
Improvements in dental health are largely dueto the widespread use of fluoride toothpaste as
well as improvements in dental care.
Childrens teeth also show less decay than a
decade ago, which will have an influence on the
overall treatment needs of the future adult
population.
Improvements in dental health have caused a
shift away from restorative treatment andtowards a preventive approach.
To practise in the UK, dentists must register
with the regulatory authority, the General
Dental Council, and ensure that they have the
right to work in the UK.
The General Dental Council (GDC) only
recognises certain overseas dental
qualifications as eligible for registration. You
must confirm your registration status and
the documentation required for registration
with the GDC before you travel to the UK.
EU/EEA nationals with EU/EEA
dental qualifications
European Union/European Economic Area
dental qualifications held by the nationals of
EU/EEA member states are eligible for
registration. Once registered, EU/EEA dentists
can practise without restriction in the UK.
There is a language requirement for those
wishing to work in NHS general dental
practice (see page 08). Contact the GDC for
advice on registration procedures.
EU/EEA nationals are not required toundertake vocational training for NHS practice
unless they have graduated from a UK dental
school (see page 08).
Denmark and Finland
Dentists with qualifications from dental schools
in Denmark and Finland must complete a
period of practical training before their
qualification is eligible for registration in theUK. This training is normally undertaken in
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those countries as part of their dental trainingbut graduates must ensure this before
travelling to the UK.
Italy and Spain
Holders of medical qualifications in dentistry
from Italy and Spain must have sufficient
training or experience in dentistry to be eligible
for registration. It is therefore especially
important for graduates from these countries
to confirm their eligibility with the GDC.
Poland and the Czech Republic
The Polish and the Czech degrees are not
currently compliant with the training standards
defined in the relevant European directive.
New graduates from these countries cannot
register immediately. They must have lawfully
practised dentistry for at least three
consecutive years during the five years
preceding the date of application; a
combination of degree and work experience is
needed for registration.
European Economic Area
Dental qualifications granted to EEA nationals
in the European Economic Area (EEA) -including EU member states and Iceland,
Liechtenstein and Norway - are eligible for
registration.
Nationality
The EU principle of free movement of
workers applies to those who are citizens of an
EU/EEA country and those with a non-EU
nationality who are married to an EU citizen(except UK citizens). It does not apply to
nationals of non-EEA countries who havestudied within the EEA.
In some cases, an EU/EEA national with a non-
EEA qualification may be able to register with
the GDC without the need for requalification.
The GDC has an assessment process
in place which requires the dentist to prepare
a portfolio of information about his/her
qualification, skills, knowledge and experience.
The same process applies to non-EU spouses
of EEA citizens. The assessment may conclude,
however, that the information provided does
not show evidence of sufficient knowledge and
experience, in which case the requalification
process must be completed by the individual.
Other recognised dental
qualifications
The GDC recognises dental qualifications
gained before 2001 from the following
countries as eligible for registration: Australia,
Hong Kong, Malaysia (1950-1962 and
University of Malaya 1997-2000 only), New
Zealand, Singapore and most South African
dental schools. Dentists from these countries
must contact the GDC for advice on theireligibility. Where qualifications from these
countries are not eligible for UK registration,
dentists will need to take the Overseas
Registration Examination (ORE) (see below).
Work permits are usually needed for these
dentists to practise in the UK (see page 05). In
addition, work in NHS general dental
practice requires the dentist to undertakevocational training (see page 08).
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Dental graduates from other countriesDental qualifications from countries not
mentioned above are not eligible for
registration and dentists must either acquire
a UK qualification, usually the Bachelor of
Dental Surgery (see below) or equivalent, or
pass the GDC's Overseas Registration
Examination before being able to practise in
the United Kingdom.
The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) can be
taken at 14 university dental schools in Britain.
The course lasts five years and typically
includes the study of basic medical and dental
science and practical training in all aspects of
dental practice. Information on courses is
available from each dental school and you must
contact them for details (see page 18).
The Overseas Registration
Examination
The GDC's Overseas Registration Examination
(ORE) must be passed by graduates whose
qualifications are not eligible for registration in
the UK. The ORE is in two parts:
Part One consists of written papers on (i)
clinical applied dental science and clinicallyapplied human disease and (ii) aspects of
clinical dentistry, law and ethics, and health
and safety
Part Two consists of an examination on a
dental manikin, examinations to test clinical
skills, diagnostic and treatment planning skills,
and a medical emergencies examination.
Candidates applying to sit the ORE mustdemonstrate that they have at least 1,600
hours clinical experience where they have
personally treated patients in the dental chair.This experience can be gained during the
undergraduate degree, during post-
qualification experience, or a combination of
both. Candidates will have to verify this
experience by providing references from
University Dental Deans or employers.
There are few training courses for the
examination:
The study group run by the Migrant and
Refugee Community Forum, 2 Thorpe
Close, London W10 5XL. Tel: 020 8964
4815. www.mrcf.org.uk
Eastman Dental Institute, 123 Grays Inn
Road, London WC1X 8WD. Tel: 020 7905
1236. www.eastman.ucl.ac.uk
Some postgraduate dental deaneries run
preparatory courses for dentists in some
areas. The local deanery can provide details
of available courses (see page 19)
A few private course providers have set up
courses and details are advertised in the BDJ
classified section
The ROSE website is an NHS led website
to support refugee and overseas qualified
health professionals who are settled in theUK return to work in the health sector
and has information on available courses
www.rose.nhs.uk.
The GDC provides information packs on the
examination containing an exam outline, dates
and a suggested reading list. Successful
candidates may also require work permits and
will need to undertake vocational trainingbefore working in NHS general dental practice
(see page 08).
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Temporary registrationTemporary registration is available to overseas
dentists who wish to study in the UK but are not
eligible for full registration. Certain approved
hospital posts in postgraduate training and
research and clinical attachment posts have been
approved for this purpose. Temporary
registration is granted for a minimum of 84 days
and a maximum of 365 days at a time and may
be renewed for up to a maximum of five years,
subject to the training opportunity and
satisfactory educational progress. These
arrangements are under review and further
information can be obtained from the GDC or
the National Advice Centre for Postgraduate
Dental Education at the Faculty of Dental
Surgery (see page 13).
Temporary registration leading to a postgraduate
qualification does not lead to full registration at a
later stage. If a dentist is planning to stay in the
UK and work without supervision, then full
registration is required. The ORE must be
passed even if the individual has worked under
temporary registration for a number of years.
European Union and European
Economic Area nationals
In general, nationals of EU member states and
Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway do notrequire a work permit and can work in the UK
without restriction.
Individuals from EEA member states who joinedthe EU on or after 1 May 2004 should register
with the Worker Registration Scheme at the UK
Home Office for their first year of employment.
Those working as self-employed dentists do not
need to register.
Nationals of Romania and Bulgaria need a work
permit for employed work, but have no
immigration restrictions on self-employed work.
Nationals of other countries
Dentists from outside the EU/EEA who want to
work in the UK must comply with immigration
requirements for work permits.
(a) Employed work
Dentists can be employed in hospital or
community services or as assistants in general
practice. Work permits are issued for a particular
post in a particular organisation and are time
limited. The employer must apply for the work
permit on behalf of the overseas dentist ensuring
that the following requirements have been met:
the post must require a degree level
qualification or specialised technical skill
the prospective overseas employee musthave at least two years overseas work
experience
there have been no suitable UK or EU
applicants (the post must have been
advertised appropriately and at least four
weeks allowed for responses. Details of
responses received and reasons why they
were unsuitable will be required)
a written contract of the proposedemployment is available.
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Work permit applications are usuallyprocessed in 6-8 weeks.
(b) Self-employed work
Self-employed work is usually in general
dental practice as a self-employed performer/
associate or practice owner. Dentists must
demonstrate that:
there is a need for their services and
investment
they have 200,000 to invest in a business
they will generate sufficient income to
maintain their dependants
they will create full-time employment for
people already settled in the UK.
(c) Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP)
The Highly Skilled Migrant Programme
(HSMP) was introduced in January 2002 and is
designed to allow highly skilled people to
seek work or self-employment opportunities
in the UK. It differs from the work permit
arrangements in that applicants do not need a
specific job offer in the UK to apply, nor do
they need a business or investment plan.
Application is through the Border and
Immigration Agency.
In some cases, it is possible for individuals
already in the UK to switch to HSMP without
leaving the UK provided they meet one of the
following requirements:
work permit holder
student who has successfully obtained a
degree level qualification at a bone fide UK
further or higher education institution postgraduate doctor or dentist or a trainee
general practitioner
working holidaymaker Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme
participant
innovator
Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland scheme
participant.
The programme is not available to those in
who are in the UK as a visitor, on temporary
admission, or without permission.
HSMP is a points-based immigration scheme
where a minimum score of 75 is needed.
Points are allocated in four main areas:
qualifications
past earnings
age assessment
UK experience
Applicants must also meet the mandatory
English language requirement.
The HSMP visa is valid for 24 months initially.
After that, dentists can apply to stay for longer
and may be granted up to a further three years
leave, provided they meet the criteria for an
extension.
Dentists granted a HSMP visa must also pass
the Overseas Registration Examination (see
page 04) to practise dentistry in the UK. To
work in NHS general dental practice, a
vocational training certificate is needed (see
page 08). Having passed the ORE, an
application can be made to the local
postgraduate deanery for an assessment todetermine whether individual experience
satisfies the vocational training requirements.
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The need to demonstrate vocational trainingequivalence is not needed for private dental
practice.
Dentists in practice are usually adequately
provided for under the work permit
arrangements. Because of the time it takes
to requalify in the UK, which may exceed
two years, and because of the extended
academic requirements, the HSMP visa may
not be suitable for dentists in practice,
although it is available to some if they have a
background in academia in their country. It
may, however, be a helpful scheme for
researchers and academics.
(d) Postgraduate training
Overseas dentists undertaking postgraduate
training in recognised training posts need to
comply with any work permit requirements
(there are no longer any exemptions) and be
registered with the National Advice Centre for
Postgraduate Dental Education (NACPDE, see
page 13).
(d) Work permits - further information
Overseas dentists must clarify theirstatus and eligibility for a work permit.
Information on immigration and work
permits may be obtained from the Home
Office Border and Immigration Agency
(www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk) or call the
Immigration Enquiry Bureau on 0870 606
7766. The following information is readily
available from the website:
a consolidated version of the currentImmigration Rules is available at:
www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/lawandpolicy/immigrationrules/
Work permit enquiries are dealt with
through the customer contact centre on
0114 207 4074 between 9am and 5pm
Monday to Friday. Work permit application
forms can be ordered by calling 0117 344
1471 between 9am and 5pm Monday
to Friday. Work permit e-mail enquiries:
Individuals from Poland, Lithuania, Estonia,
Latvia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Hungary and the
Czech Republic may have to register
under the worker registration scheme.
Worker registration scheme e-mail
enquiries: [email protected].
Public enquiry offices (PEO) deal with
same day applications. At least a week
should elapse between taking the Life in
the UKtest and attending the PEO for
your appointment. All PEOs operate
an appointments only system, so
appointments should be made before
attending. Europeans applying under
EEA Law, who require a registration
certificate, will be able to attend the PEO
in Croydon to apply in person or make apostal application: Lunar House, 40
Wellesley Road, Croydon CR9 2BY (tel:
0870 606 7766 between 9am and
4.30pm Monday to Friday)
Please note: immigration and WP rules will
change between 2008-2010. Please contact
the Border and Immigration Agency for
more information.
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Proficiency in spoken and written English is
essential to take the GDCs Overseas
Registration Examination or undertake
postgraduate training.
The GDC requires an overall level 7 in the
IELTS exam, with no single score below 6.5
in the four sections (listening, academic
reading, academic writing, and speaking).
Local primary care organisations (PCOs)
must be satisfied with the proficiency in
English of non-UK dentists before accepting
them onto their list of NHS dentists. The
IELTS (academic) at Level 6 or the IELTS
(general) at Level 7 is acceptable, although
PCOs will accept a number of language
qualifications, a list of which can be seen on
page 23.
Advice on language requirements, trainingand testing is available from The British
Council at www.ielts.org or telephone
0161 957 7755.
To work in NHS general dental practice,
dentists must be included on the list of
NHS dentists held by the PCO for the local
area in which they will be working. Conditions
for inclusion on a list include the need to
have undertaken vocational training (VT) in
an approved training practice under
supervision. On completion of VT, dentists
are issued with a competency certificate by
the local dental deanery.
VT requirements for overseas dentists
EU/EEA nationals qualifying at dental schools
in the EU/EEA (other than in the UK)
EU/EEA nationals, including overseas nationals
with derived rights, who qualify at a dental
school in the EU/EEA (other than in the UK)
are not required to complete VT as a condition
of entry to a PCO's NHS List.
EU/EEA nationals qualifying at a non-EEAdental school
EU/EEA nationals who qualified outside the
EEA are not required to undertake vocational
training although they will be eligible for a
training place. In some areas, they may be
required to take a competency assessment.
Non-EU/EEA nationals
Nationals from outside the EEA mustcomplete vocational training or go through the
competency assessment process irrespective
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or where they qualified (ie within or outsidethe EU/EEA).
Eligibility to undertake vocational
training
EU/EEA nationals (including those who have
derived rights) who are fully registered
with the GDC are eligible to take part in a
vocational training scheme. Details of the
schemes in each area are available from the
local postgraduate dental deanery.
Overseas nationals (from outside the
EU/EEA) who are fully registered with the
GDC may be able to undertake vocational
training if a place is available but may need a
work permit to do so.
Competency arrangements
Overseas dentists who have passed the ORE
should contact the PCO in the area where
they wish to work. The PCO will inform
them of the procedure for assessing their
experience against the VT requirements.
From the assessment process, the deanery
will recommend one or a combination of
the following:
immediate inclusion on the NHSPerformers List
successful completion of a range of courses
a training period in an approved training
practice (which could be between 2 and
12 months)
A dentist can only be unconditionally included
on the NHS Performers List after meeting the
requirements set by the deanery.
Work in general dental practicewithout inclusion on a NHS list
Work in wholly private practice does not
require entry to an NHS Performers List.
The normal work permit requirements
must still be met, however, and the
employment opportunities for private
practice are more limited.
In Scotland and Northern Ireland, dentists
without a VT certificate can work under the
NHS number of another dentist as assistants.
This arrangement can help them to gain
experience equivalent to that provided by VT,
which may later be assessed as sufficient for
entry onto a NHS list by demonstrating
equivalence to VT.
Further information
The information contained in this section is
a summary of guidance and regulations only,
and should not be regarded as a definitive
statement for use in individual cases.
The following sources should be contacted
for further information. Applications for
inclusion on a NHS Performers List should be
made to the PCO in the area where youwould like to work and supported by the
required documentation.
Vocational training certificates and schemes
in England:
Local postgraduate dental deaneries - see
www.copdend.org.uk or the list on page 19.
Vocational training schemes in Wales:Dental Postgraduate Department - see
www.dentpostgradwales.ac.uk or telephone
029 2061 7165;
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Vocational training schemes in Scotland:
Scottish Dental Vocational Training Committee,
Scottish Council for Postgraduate Medical &
Dental Education - see www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/
dentistry/vt or telephone 0131 225 4365
Vocational training schemes in Northern Ireland:
Committee on Vocational Training (Northern
Ireland), NIMDTA - telephone 028 9040 0000
or email: [email protected]
The provision of NHS dental care in each area
is the responsibility of the local primary care
organisation (PCO) (PCTs in England and
Health Boards in Wales, Scotland and
Northern Ireland).
England and Wales
In England and Wales, the PCO contracts with
Providers (usually dentists but they can also
be other dental professionals or companies)who work with other dentists (known as
performers) to carry out the treatment.
Performers are either employed by the
Provider or work under a self-employed
arrangement with the Providers (not with the
PCO). Performers are bound by the NHS
(Performers List Regulations) 2004 (amended
2005) and the conditions in the NHS (General
Dental Services Contract) Regulations 2005.The BDA has information for members on the
requirements of these regulations and how
the payment systems work (see page 17).Dentists working in hospitals and community
services are usually directly employed by the
local NHS Trust.
Providers in England and Wales are paid an
agreed sum by the PCO for an agreed level of
activity (measured in units of dental activityor
UDAs). Treatment is classified into three
bands each attracting a different number of
UDAs. Patients contribute to the cost of their
treatment, depending on the treatment band.
UDAs are not cumulative. So, if a patient is
given an examination and three fillings within
one course of treatment, it is calculated as
Band 2 treatment, attracting 3 UDAs. At the
end of a course of treatment the dentist
submits a form to the PCT showing the charge
band that applies.
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Course of
treatment
Examples of treatment UDAs
Band 1:
Diagnosis
treatment
planning and
maintenance
Clinical examination, x-rays,
scaling and polishing,
preventative dental work
such as oral hygiene
instruction
1.0
Band 1:
Urgenttreament
Examination, x-rays,
dressings, re-cementingcrowns, up to two
extractions and one filling
1.2
Band 2:
Simple
treatment
Fillings, extractions, surgical
procedures
3.0
Band 3:
Provision of
appliances
Complex treatment which
includes a laboratory
element such as bridgework,crowns and dentures
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Scotland and Northern IrelandIn Scotland and Northern Ireland, individual
dentists contract directly with the Health
Boards to provide treatment to patients. Each
item of treatment attracts a different level of
payment from the Health Board. Patient
contributions also vary according to the
treatment received. Dentists are not under a
contract to provide an agreed level of NHS
dentistry and are free to provide as much or as
little dentistry under the NHS as they wish.
In Scotland and Northern Ireland, performers
are referred to as associates and employed
dentists as assistants.
Patients exempt from patient charges
Throughout the UK, certain patients are
entitled to receive dental treatment under the
NHS without contributing to the patient
charge. These include
children and young people under 18 years
young people under 19 years in full time
education
women who are pregnant or have a child
under 12 months
people on low incomes and receivingcertain state benefits
Private practice
An increasing number of dentists are providing
general dental care independent of the NHS.
This may be under a private contract between
dentist and patient where the dentists fees are
usually determined by the time spent,
materials used and the complexity of theprocedure. Alternatively dentists may offer
their patients treatment under a private dental
plan (there are several available).
Mixing NHS and private practice
The majority of dentists, whilst working in the
NHS, also provide private treatment to some
of their patients. It is important that the dentist
explains to all patients the basis on which they
are treated and the costs they should expect
to pay.
The number of dental graduates in the UK is
strictly controlled with 16 dental schools and
one postgraduate dental institute. A list of
dental schools appears on page 18.
In 2007, there were approximately 37,000
dentists registered in the UK, with about 1,000
dental students graduating each year.
The majority of dentists (over 65%) work in
dental practice. Others work in the hospitaland salaried primary dental care services,
university dental teaching and research or the
armed forces.
General dental practice
About 25,000 dentists work in approximately
11,000 general dental practices throughout
the UK. General practice dentists may work
as vocational trainees, employed or self-employed associate/performers, or practice
owners in NHS and/or private practice.
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Following vocational training, dentists usuallyenter general practice as self-employed
associate/performers, taking professional
responsibility for all the treatment they
provide. The associate usually pays the
practice owner for the use of a surgery,
materials, equipment and staff although the
financial arrangements vary between
practices. The BDAs model agreement for
self-employed associate/performers is a good
starting point for developing a written
agreement, which is essential for any dentist
entering practice. After gaining experience in
practice, dentists often become practice
owners by going into partnership, buying an
existing practice or opening a new practice.
The BDA has model agreements covering
most types of practising arrangements.
Overseas dental graduates often wish to work
in general practice on a temporary basis as a
locum. The BDA holds a list of locum agencies
and has an advice sheet on locumships
covering payment methods and practising
arrangements, which is available to members.
Non-EU/EEA dentists working as locums
must obtain a work permit and comply withVT requirements. In England and Wales, all
locums must be included on a NHS
Performers List. In Scotland and Northern
Ireland, the need to be on a NHS list will
depend on the working arrangements at the
practice, and advice should be sought from
the relevant Health Board.
Bodies corporateA relatively new development is the increased
possibility of working for a body corporate,
some of which actively recruit dentists fromoverseas. The BDA has an advice sheet on
working for corporate bodies, which is
available to members.
Since 2006, dental practices have been able to
incorporate, so the number of practices
working under this arrangement is increasing.
Hospital dental services
Dentists are employed on a salaried basis in the
dental departments of many UK hospitals in a
variety of positions from a house officer to a
consultant in charge of a department. Hospital
dentists may specialise in areas such as
orthodontics, oral surgery and restorative
dentistry. Competition for senior hospital posts
is very keen and it is essential to gain
postgraduate dental qualifications for
advancement.
Salaried primary dental care
services (formerly the community
dental services)
Dentists working in the salaried primary
dental care service usually treat patients with
special needs who may have difficulty inobtaining treatment in general dental practice
or who would not otherwise seek treatment.
The SPDCS also monitors the dental health
of the local population and provides dental
health education and preventive programmes.
SPDCS dental officers also visit schools to carry
out dental inspections of children.
University teaching and researchA small number of dentists are employed as
lecturers and research workers in UK dental
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schools. They are able to undertake originalresearch as well as treating patients and
teaching students. The number of permanent
positions is limited but there are opportunities
to undertake fixed term periods of
postgraduate teaching and research. Enquiries
should be addressed to the Dean of each
dental school.
Vacancies
Dental jobs are advertised in the 'Classified'
section of the British Dental Journal (BDJ),
published every two weeks and available as
part of BDA membership. Non-members may
subscribe to the Journal by contacting the
BDJ Subscription Department, The Nature
Publishing Group, Brunel Road, Basingstoke,
Hampshire RG21 6XS. The BDJ is also
available on the internet at www.bdj.co.uk and
vacancies are listed at www.bdjjobs.co.uk.
The BDA can also provide a list of agencies that
can arrange temporary positions for dentists.
Vacancies may also be advertised through
other journals and agencies.
National Advice Centre
An overseas qualified dentist can undertake
postgraduate training in the UK. Clinical
courses associated with hospital positions areavailable and information can be obtained from:
National Advice Centre forPostgraduate Dental Education
c/o Faculty of Dental Surgery
Royal College of Surgeons of England
35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London WC2A 3PN
Telephone: 020 7869 6804
Fax: 020 7831 9438
Website:www.rcseng.ac.uk/fds/nacpde
Personal callers may be seen by appointment
by the Dental Adviser.
Overseas graduates wishing to enter
postgraduate training should contact
NACPDE at least one year before they plan to
enter the UK and register with them. They
will look at the options available to each
individual applicant. NACPDE will provide a
list of approved training hospitals where posts
may become available and will keep your
details on file to support you during the
various stages of the application process.
Although these training posts are open to
competition from both UK and overseas
dentists, you cannot take on an approved
training post without being registered with
and supported by the NACPDE.
NACPDE also oversees available posts for
clinical attachments and observerships and will
arrange placements for each individual dentist.
Courses are organised by local deans of
postgraduate dentistry, so they may be a
source of further information. A list of
postgraduate deans' offices appears onpage 19.
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Short coursesMany short postgraduate training courses are
available on a wide variety of subjects offered
by commercial training companies, regional
postgraduate centres, specialist dental
societies and dental manufacturers. BDA
Branches and Sections also organise local
meetings and the Association holds an annual
conference which comprises clinical sessions,
workshops, seminars and product launches.
The publication Dental Practice includes a
monthly calendar of courses and meetings.
Dental Protection holds a number of
postgraduate lectures around the country and
a large annual seminar in London called The
Premier Symposium.
The postgraduate deans offices in each area
publish a directory of courses on their
websites (see the list of offices on page 19 or
go to www.copdend.org.uk ).
Dentists work with a variety of dental care
professionals (DCPs). Many overseas
graduates enquire about working in practice as
a dental hygienist to gain experience in a UK
setting. All DCPs must register with the GDC
and only DCPs with approved qualifications
are eligible to register. Overseas graduates
cannot register as DCPs. Trainee dental nurses
are the only group of DCPs that can work inpractice without being registered with the
GDC although they must be enrolled on a
recognised training course leading to aregistrable qualification.
Dental nurses
Dental nurses provide chair-side assistance to
the dentist as well as duties such as sterilising
instruments, mixing filling and impression
materials and some administrative duties.
Qualified dental nurses may also undertake
further training to allow them to provide oral
hygiene instruction, take radiographs and assist
with general anaesthetic and sedation. Until
July 2008 dental nurses can register with the
GDC if they hold a recognised qualification or
have sufficient experience. Thereafter, dental
nurses will need to hold an appropriate
qualification to register - the National/Scottish
Vocational Qualification Level 3 or the National
Certificate in Dental Nursing. Trainee dental
nurses can work in practice without a
qualification, but they must be enrolled on an
appropriate course.
Dental hygienists
Only hygienists registered with the GDC are
permitted to practise within the UK and can
only undertake treatments for which theyhave been formally trained. As a general
guide, hygienists undertake scaling and
polishing of teeth, the application of fluoride
gels and fissure sealants and the provision of
oral hygiene instruction. Many are also
trained to administer local anaesthetic, take
impressions, replace crowns temporarily in
an emergency and treat patients under
conscious sedation. It is likely that additionalrecognised courses to further the skills of
hygienists will become available.
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Hygienists who trained and qualified outsidethe EU/EEA countries are required to retrain
before they are permitted to register with the
GDC. Work permits are not usually issued to
this group, so it is important that hygienists
clarify their immigration status and ability to
work in the UK as a hygienist before entering
the country. The GDC and the British Society
of Hygiene and Dental Therapy may be able to
provide information.
Dental therapists
Many dental therapists are also trained as
hygienists and are able to undertake a wider
range of treatment, provided they have
received the appropriate training to
demonstrate their competence. Their basic
therapy training should equip them to extract
deciduous teeth, undertake simple dental
fillings and restore primary teeth by means of
pulp therapy and pre-formed crowns.
Additional skills must be supported by
appropriate training.
Dental technicians
The majority of dental technicians provide
laboratory services to the dental profession,both in general practice and the salaried
primary dental care service. A small
percentage provides assistance to maxillofacial
surgery departments in hospitals. Many
technicians work for large commercial
laboratories, whilst a small percentage is
employed by individual dental practices. By
July 2008, all dental technicians must be
registered with the GDC. Until July 2008,technicians can register if they hold a
recognised qualification or have sufficient
experience. Thereafter, they must hold anapproved qualification: BTEC National
Diploma, SQA Higher National Diploma or
the Degree in Dental Technology.
Clinical dental technicians
Prior to July 2006, clinical dental technicians
could not work in the UK as their qualifications
were not recognised, but the GDC is currently
working with providers to develop a UK
qualification. In the meantime, clinical dental
technicians with qualifications from the George
Brown College, Canada can undertake a
course developed by the FGDP(UK) to allow
them to register with the GDC.
Orthodontic therapists
This is a new DCP group and the training
pathway and qualification is being developed
by the GDC and training providers. To become
an orthodontic therapist, an individual must
hold a recognised qualification in dental
nursing, dental hygiene, dental therapy or
dental technology and have at least one year's
post-qualification experience. More
information is available from the GDC.
General Dental Council
As well as the registration body, the General
Dental Council is also the regulatory body for
dentists in the UK. The Council promotes high
standards of conduct and is responsible forconsidering cases of alleged serious
professional misconduct. The Council issues
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ethical guidance Standards for DentalProfessionals and supplementary guidance on
specific themes: dental team working,
complaints handling, raising concerns, patient
consent, and patient confidentiality. All dentists
and DCPs must be familiar with this guidance.
The GDC requires dentists to comply with its
continuing professional development (CPD)
requirements: 250 hours of verifiable and
general CPD over a five-year cycle. In any
given cycle, dentists must undertake a
minimum of 75 hours of verifiable CPD, the
rest can be general CPD. The CPD cycle starts
on the 1 January following initial registration (eg
if you register on 1 June 2007, your cycle starts
1 January 2008). CPD is mandatory in certain
core subjects: medical emergencies,
disinfection and decontamination, and
radiography and radiation protection.
In the long-term, the GDC is committed to
introduce a system of revalidation, which will
require all dentists to demonstrate that they
are fit to stay on the register.
National Health Service (NHS)The NHS system requires compliance with
clinical governance requirements to
promote quality assurance in dental practice.
Clinical governance covers staffing issues
(employment policies, registration and CPD),
patients (communication, confidentiality, and
discrimination), health and safety (infection
control, radiography and general safety) and
clinical issues (clinical audit and evidence-based practice). Primary care organisations
oversee compliance locally.
The GDC requires all registered dentists
and dental care professionals to hold
adequate and appropriate indemnity against
negligence claims. Failure to do so may result
in Professional Misconduct. DCPs are also
required to have indemnity cover, although not
all need individual cover.
Providers of professional indemnity also
provide advice and information - a useful
service for dentists who are unfamiliar with
dento-legal aspects of practising environments
in the UK. Dentists are strongly advised to
organise professional indemnity or insurance
cover from one of the following organisations.
Dental Protection Ltd (DPL)
DPL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Medical Protection Society (MPS). It is a mutual
(not for profit) organisation which indemnifies
the majority of dentists, hygienists and
therapists registered in the UK. This UK-based
organisation operates in 70 countriesworldwide and dentists who are already
DPL/MPS members in their own country can
transfer their membership to and from the UK.
For further information regarding Dental
Protection:
Membership Services, Dental Protection Ltd,
Granary Wharf House, Leeds LS11 5PY
Tel: 0845 718 7187 (UK)Tel: +44 (0) 207 399 1400 (international)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dentalprotection.org
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For dento-legal advice and assistance:Dental Protection Ltd, 33 Cavendish Square,
London W1G 0PS
Tel: 0845 608 4000 (UK)
Tel: +44 (0) 207 1400 (internatlional)
Dental Defence Union (DDU)
DDU is part of the Medical Defence Union
(MDU) and operates in the UK and Ireland.
The MDU itself is a mutual (not for profit)
organisation, while professional indemnity is
provided to members under the terms and
conditions of an insurance policy provided
by SCOR, a commercial insurance company.
Dental Defence Union, 230 Blackfriars Road,
London SE1 8PJ
Tel: 020 7202 1500
Website: www.the-ddu.com
The Medical and Dental Defence
Union of Scotland (MDDUS)
MDDUS is a mutual (not for profit)
organisation which operates throughout the
UK and indemnifies the majority of dentists,
hygienists and therapist in Scotland.
MDDUS, Mackintosh House, 120 Blythswood
Street, Glasgow G2 4EA
Tel: 0845 270 2034
Web: www.mddus.com
The British Dental Association is the largest
professional body for dentists in the UK
with approximately 22,000 members. The
Association acts as both a trade union and
professional association and exists to help,
advise and represent its members. A wide
range of advisory publications is available (see
page 24). Members can keep in contact with
colleagues through local BDA Branch
meetings. BDA Branches also organise
continuing education courses and seminars.
The BDA's annual conference includes clinical
sessions as well as a large trade exhibition.
The BDA Headquarters building in Wimpole
Street houses the BDAs Information Centre,
which has the widest range of dental
publications and articles in Europe.
Membership is open to all registered dentists,
UK dental students and overseas dentists.
Further information is available from the
Membership Department, BDA, 64 WimpoleStreet, London W1G 8YS (telephone: 020
7563 4550; e-mail: [email protected]).
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Further information and contact
details
The BDA can provide further help and advice
to members on any aspect of UK practice.
Please contact
Professional and Advisory Services
Directorate
British Dental Association, 64 Wimpole
Street, London W1G 8YS
Tel: 020 7563 4133
E-mail: [email protected]
BDA membership enquiries: telephone 020
7563 4550 or email [email protected]
Dental Protection membership
enquiries:
Membership Services,Dental Protection Ltd,
Granary Wharf House, Leeds LS11 5PY
Tel: 0845 718 7187 (UK)
Tel: +44 (0) 207 399 1400 (international)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dentalprotection.org
Dental Schools of the United
Kingdom
Belfast
The Queen's University of Belfast, School
of Dentistry, Grosvenor Road, Belfast,
Northern Ireland BT12 6BP
Tel: 02890 632 733
Website: www.qub.ac.uk/cd/
BirminghamDental School, University of Birmingham, St.
Chads Queensway, Birmingham B4 6NN
Tel: 0121 236 8611
Website: www.dentistry.bham.ac.uk
Bristol
Dental School, University of Bristol, Lower
Maudlin Street, Bristol BS1 2LY
Tel: 0117 928 9000
Website: www.dentalschool.bris.ac.uk
Cardiff
Wales College of Medicine, Dental School,
Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XY
Tel: 02920 742469
Web: www.cardiff.ac.uk/dentistry
Dundee
University of Dundee, Dental School, Park
Place, Dundee DD1 4HN
Tel: 01382 635976/7
Website: www.dundee.ac.uk/dentalschool
Glasgow
University of Glasgow, Glasgow Dental
School, 378 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow G2 3JZ
Tel: 0141 211 9600
Website: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/dental
LeedsSchool of Dentistry, University of Leeds,
Clarendon Way, Leeds LS2 9LU
Tel: 0113 343 6199
Website: www.leeds.ac.uk/dental
Liverpool
School of Dental Surgery, University of
Liverpool, PO Box 147, Pembroke Place,
Liverpool L3 5PS
Tel: 0151 706 5298Website: www.liv.ac.uk/dental/index.htm
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London - Kings CollegeKings College Dental Institute, Floor 18,
Guys Tower, Guy's Hospital,London SE1 9RT
Tel: 020 7188 1164
Fax: 020 7188 1159
Website: www.kcl.ac.uk/depsta/dentistry
London - Barts and the London
Queen Marys School of Medicine and
Dentistry, Turner Street, London E1 2AD
Tel: 020 7377 7611
Website: www.smd.qmw.ac.uk/dental
London - Eastman (postgraduate only)
Institute of Dental Surgery, Eastman Dental
Hospital, 256 Grays Inn Road,
London WC1X 8LD
Tel: 020 7915 1038
Website: www.eastman.ucl.ac.uk
Manchester
University of Manchester, The Turner
Dental School, Higher Cambridge Street,
Manchester M15 6FH
Tel: 0161 306 0220
Website: www.den.man.ac.uk
Newcastle
University of Newcastle upon Tyne, The
Dental School, Framlington Place,
Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4BWTel: 0191 222 8347
Website: www.newcastle.ac.uk/dental
Plymouth (graduate entry only)
Peninsula Dental School, John Bull Building,
Tamar Science Park, Plymouth PL6 8BU
Tel: 01752 437 333 or 437 336
Website: www.pms.ac.uk/dentistry
Preston Dental School (graduate entry only)
Faculty of Health, University of CentralLancashire, Preston PR1 2HE
Tel: 01722 894 567 or 393805
Website: www.uclan.ac.uk/facs/health/dentistry
SheffieldSchool of Clinical Dentistry, University of
Sheffield, Claremont Crescent
Sheffield S10 2TA
Tel: 0114 271 7801
Fax: 0114-279-7050
Website: www.shef.ac.uk/dentalschool
Postgraduate Deaneries
Eastern
Eastern Deanery, Block 3, Ida Darwin Site,
Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB1 5EE
Tel: 01223 884 847
Website: www.nhseducationeoe.nhs.uk
/dental/home/index.html
Kent, Surrey & Sussex
The KSS Deanery, 7 Bermondsey Street,
London, SE1 2DD
Tel: 020 7415 3423
Website: http://dental.kssdeanery.org
London
Dental Department, LPMDE, Stewart
House, 32 Russell Square,
London WC1B 5DN
Tel: 020 7866 3691
Website: www.londondeanery.ac.uk
MerseyPostgraduate Dental Education & Training,
1st Floor, Regatta Place, Brunswick Business
Park, Summers Road, Liverpool L3 4BL
Tel: 0151 285 4741
Website: www.merseydeanery.nhs.uk
North West
University of Manchester, Department of
Postgraduate Medicine & Dentistry, Dental
Section, 4th Floor, Barlow House,Minshull Street, Manchester M1 3DZ
Tel: 0161 234 6167
Website: www.nwpgmd.nhs.uk
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NorthernPostgraduate Institute for Medicine and
Dentistry, 10-12 Framlington Place,
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4AB
Tel: 0191 222 8908
Web site: www.pimd.co.uk
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Medical and Dental
Training Agency, Beechill House, 42
Beechill Road, Belfast, BT8 7RL.
Tel: 028 9040 0000
Website: www.nimdta.gov.uk
Oxford (now merged with Wessex)
Oxford Postgraduate Dental Educaion, The
Triangle, Roosevelt Drive, Headington,
Oxford, OX3 7XP
Tel: 01865 740 650
Website: www.oxdent.ac.uk
Scotland
NHS Education for Scotland, 2nd Floor,
Hanover Buildings, 66 Rose Street,
Edinburgh, EH2 2NN
Tel: 0131 220 8612
Website: www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/dentistry
South Western
South West Regional Dental Postgraduate
Department, The Chapter House, LowerMaudlin Street, Bristol, BS1 2LY
Tel: 0117 928 4521
Website: www.swdentalpg.net
South Yorkshire & East Midlands
Regional Postgraduate Dental Office, Don
Valley House, Savile Street East,
Sheffield, S4 7UQ
Tel: 0114 226 4454
Website: www.pgde-trent.co.uk
WalesDental Postgraduate Department, Room
130, Dental School, Heath Park,
Cardiff, CF14 4XY
Tel: 029 2074 4314
Website: www.dentpostgradwales.ac.uk
Wessex (now merged with Oxford)
NHS Wessex Deanery, Highcroft, Romsey
Road, Winchester, SO22 5DH
Tel: 01962 893821
Website: www.wessex.org.uk/dental
West Midlands
University of Birmingham, Postgraduate
Office, Dental School, St Chads
Queensway, Birmingham B4 6NN
Tel: 0121 237 2830
Website: www.pgdentistry.bham.ac.uk
Yorkshire
Department for NHS Postgraduate Medical
and Dental Education, Willow Terrace
Road, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT
Tel: 0113 343 1526
Website: www.yorkshiredeanery.com
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Glossary of terms and abbreviationsBelow is a glossary to explain the main terms
and abbreviations used in the advice sheet
BDA British Dental Association The national
professional association for dentists, which
provides a wide range of services for those
working in all branches of dentistry.
CPD Continuing Professional Development
This is a requirement of registration with the
General Dental Council, as part of its Lifelong
Learning initiative. Dentists must complete 250
hours of CPD activities over a 5 year period.
CSA The Central Services Agency.
Equivalent (in Northern Ireland) to the NHS
BSA in England and Wales.
DPL Dental Protection Limited - provides
professional indemnity and risk management
services for the majority of UK dentists,
hygienists and therapists.
EEA European Economic Area This
includes all EU member states, and certain
other non-EU countries.
EU European Union, of which the UK is a
full member.
FGDP (UK) The Faculty of General Dental
Practice, a part of the Royal College of Surgeons.
The collegiate home of UK general dental
practice, which provides training, conducts
examinations, confers diplomas and generallyfurthers the development of knowledge and
skills amongst general dental practitioners.
GDC General Dental Council The UKregulatory and registration body. All registered
dentists must pay an annual retention fee
(ARF) to the GDC, not later than December
31st of each year. The GDC also registers
dental care professionals.
GDS The General Dental Services. The
provision of dental care and treatment in
general dental practice, as part of the national
health service. All such treatment is governed by
the NHS (GDS) regulations, which draw the
statutory powers from an act of parliament
(The NHS Act).
GPT General Professional Training. A post
qualification period (24 months) for structured
and supervised further training in both general
dental practice and secondary care (hospital)
settings. A VT certificate is issued upon
completion of the two-year programme.
HB Health Board (Scotland and Northern
Ireland). Broadly equivalent to PCTs in England.
IELTS International English Language Testing
System. This is an independent measure ofone's ability to communicate in the English
language. Run by the British Council, the test
can be taken in most countries and is a
requirement for application to sit the IQE, and
for entry to a Performers List.
LHB Local Health Board (Wales). Similar to
PCT in England
MPS The Medical Protection Society An
international professional indemnity/defence
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organisation for doctors and dentists, and theparent company of DPL.
NSH BSA the NHS Business Services
Authority. Its dental practice division deals with
the regulations and payments to NHS dentists.
NHSPA The NHS Pensions Agency. Based in
Fleetwood, Lancashire, this agency handles all
aspects of NHS superannuation/pensions.
ORE Overseas Registration Examination. This
is a standard examination administered by the
GDC, to confirm/demonstrate the level of
knowledge/skill possessed by non-EEA graduates.
PCT Primary Care Trust. A local health
authority with responsibilities for ensuring the
availability for healthcare (including primary
dental care) to patients living within a specified
geographic region. There are about 130 PCT's
(health boards in Scotland and Northern
Ireland). General dental practitioners under a
contract with a PCTprovide NHS treatment
within the rules and regulations and
arrangements of the GDS.
PCO - Primary Care Organisation. A general
term covering Primary Care Trusts in England,
Local Health Boards in Wales and Health
Boards in Scotland and Northern Ireland
PDS Personal Dental Services Agreement
under which a practice provides NHS dental
care which is nearly identical to GDS but does
not necessarily include a requirement toprovide the full range of dental care. Where
the practice only provides sedation or
orthodontics for example, the agreement willbe PDS rather than GDS. PDS agreements are
also fixed term and may not be renewed if the
PCT/LHB does not wish to do so.
Performers Lists PCO-held lists of dentists
who can perform NHS dental services. All
dentists who wish to treat NHS patients in
England and Wales have to be included on a
Performers List.
SDPB Scottish Dental Practice Board. Based
in Edinburgh, it is the equivalent (in Scotland) to
the former DPB in England and Wales, now the
NHS BSA.
SPDCS (formerly CDS ) Salaried Primary
Dental Care Service - operating in parallel with
the GDS, it consists of a large number of NHS
Trusts and special authorities, providing
specialist care for children and those with
special needs (including adults). The local PCO
commissions services locally.
VT Vocational Training. A post-graduation
period (12 months) of structured and supervised
formal training in general dental practice.Includes 30 days of formal learning and
development in a peer group setting away from
the practice. Upon the satisfactory completion of
VT, a VT certificate is issued by the postgraduate
dental deanery, enabling the dentist to apply for
inclusion on a Performers List. Equivalent VT
arrangements exist for the SPDCS and the
Armed Forces.
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English Language Testing Qualifications for acceptance onto a Performers List
(applicable to EU nationals only)
Awarding body Title of Qualification Pass/Minimum
Average Score
Cambridge University
Certificate in English (ESOL)
www.cambridgeesol.org
Business English Certificate
(BEC)
BEC Vantage
London Chamber of Commerce
Institute Examination (LCCIEB)
www.lccieb.com
English for Business (EFB) EFB Level 2
National Open College
Network NOCN
www.nocn.org.uk
NOCL Entry Level Certificate
in ESOL
Skills for Life
Entry 2
Pitmans
www.pitmanqualifications.com
Trinity
www.trinitycollege.co.uk
Certificate in Integrated Skills
in English (ISE 1)
University of Bath
www.bath.ac.uk/ubelt/
Linguaramawww.linguarama.com
Eutopia Medical Solutions
www.eutopiamedical.com
Eutopia Certificate in Dental
English Language
International English
Language Testing System
www.ielts.org
International English Language
testing System Gerneral 7
International English
Language Testing System
www.ielts.org
International English Language
testing System Adacemic 6
Educational Testing Service
www.ets.org
Test of English as a Foregin
Language (TOEFL) Inernet
Based Test
80
Educational Testing Service
www.ets.org
Test of English as a Foregin
Language (TOEFL)Computer
Based Test
200
Educational Testing Service
www.ets.org
Test of English as a Foregin
Language (TOEFL) Paper
Based Test
450
Educational Testing Servicewww.ets.org
Test of English for InternationalCommunication (TOEIC)
* CEF: Common European Framework
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2.5
2.0
60%
660
Achiever B2 *CEF LevelCertificate in English
B2 *CEF Level
English Language Assessment
Linguarama English Test
Source: Department of Health 2007
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BDA Advice Sheets
The BDA provides a wide range of advisory
publications that are available free to members.
The advice sheets, listed below, are also
available to non-members for a charge of
between 25 and 150.
A1 Planning permission
A2 Buying and selling a practice
A3 Health and safety law for dental practice
A4 Simple steps to private dentistry
A6 Marketing in dentistry
A7 Associateship agreements
A8 Employing an assistant in general dental
practice
A9 Corporate dental practice
A10 Working in partnership
A11 Radiation in dentistry
A12 Infection control in dentistry
A13 Locumships in general dental practice
A14 Dentists parental leave and pay
A18 Setting up in practice
B Ethical & Legal
B1 Ethics in dentistry
B2 Data protectionB3 Giving evidence
B4 What to do when a practitioner dies
B5 Discipline committee arrangements
B7 Practice inspections
B9 Prescribing in general dental practice
B10 Handling complaints
B11 Handling complaints in private practice
C Financial
C2 Fee collection
C3 Business planning
C6 Basic financial management for general
dental practice
C7 Superannuation for NHS GDPs
C8 Fee setting
C9 In-practice capitation schemes
D Employing Staff
D1 Contracts of employment
D2 Rewarding staff
D3 Employment of dental hygienists
D5 Working with dental therapists in
general dental practice
D9 Employee's family arrangements and pay
D10 Redundancy
D11 Practice disciplinary procedures and
dismissal
D12 Staff recruitment
D13 Equality and diversity in the workplace
D14 Violence at Work
D16 Tackling harassment by patients
E Miscellaneous
E1 Working abroadE6 Treating patients from overseas
E8 Private care for NHS patients
E9 Religious and cultural diversity
E10 CPD, clinical governance, audit and peer
review
S Students
S1 Help with overseas electives
S2 Getting a jobS4 Which way now?
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Dental Protection publications
The following resources are available to
members and non-members of Dental
Protection. Go to www.dentalprotection.org
for further information.
Dental Protection Dental Advice Booklets
Clinical records and the privacy act
(Australia)
Consent to dental treatment - the
principles and their application
Confidentiality
Setting up and running In-House
Complaints
Second Opinions, Reports & Expert
Evidence
Dental Protection Risk Management
Modules
Module 1 Periodontal disease
Module 2 Endodontics
Module 3 Trauma
Module 4 Third molars
Module 5 Crown & bridge
Module 6 OrthodonticsModule 7 Full dentures
Module 8 Adhesive dentistry
Module 9 Complaint handling
Module 10 Implants
Module 11 Margins of error
Module 12 Complex cases
Module 13 Case assessment
Module 14 Under-treatment & supervised
neglectModule 15 Histories
Module 16 Composites
Module 17 Sedation
Module 18 Overtreatment
Module 19 Treating children
Module 20 Clinical records
Module 21 The emergency patient
Module 22 Cross-infection control
Module 23 Radiographs
Module 24 Oral cancer
Module 25 Cosmetic dentistry
Module 26 Partial dentures
Module 27 The compromised tooth
Module 28 Computerised records
Module 29 Alternative orthodontics
Module 30 Amalgam-free practice
Module 31 Minor oral surgery
Module 32 Preventive dentistry
Module 33 Accidental injury
Module 34 Elective treatment
Module 35 Drugs and prescribing
Module 36 Patients at risk
Ethical Modules
Module 1 Ethics, values and the law
Module 2 Ethics and business
Module 3 Professionalism and integrityModule 4 The duty if care
Module 5 Morality and decency
Module 6 Honesty
Module 7 Respect
Module 8 Patient autonomy and consent
Module 9 Confidentiality
Module 10 Competence
Module 11 Relating to colleagues
Module 12 Personal conduct
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Protecting and supportingdentists for 115 years
Currently handling over 8,500dental cases on behalf of its
members around the world
www.dentalprotection.org
The worlds largestand most
experienced teamof specialist dento-
legal advisers
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Your career
in the UKThe British Dental Association is the largest professional association for
dentists in the UK. We represent dentists in all fields ensuring the views and
concerns of the profession are high on the political and public agenda. As a
member of the BDA, you can access a wide range of information and
services to help you practise effectively.
How we support you as a BDA member:
To find out more about BDA membership please contact
the membership team on 020 7563 4550 or by email [email protected]
Access to the BDA Information Centre, the largest dental library inEurope. Borrow books from our extensive selection that will help you
prepare for your overseas registration exam (ORE)
One-to-one advice from our team of experts on NHS requirements,health and safety, practice life, employment law and contracts.
60 hours of free verifiable CPD online each year via the BDJ and BDA News.
Opportunities to network with and receive support from UK colleaguesand gain CPD through Branch meetings.