What I Wish Someone Told Me When Started Dentistry: A Practical Guide For New Dentists Starting Their Career

Starting foundation training, finishing dental school, or finding your feet in NHS practice? The early years can bring a full diary, difficult conversations and pressure to look confident while you are still learning. In What I Wish Someone Told Me When I Started Dentistry, practising NHS dentist Dr. Sam Banna shares the lessons he wishes someone had explained at the beginning of his career. This short, practical guide helps you: - Prepare for your first weeks in practice. - Avoid common beginner mistakes. - Organise your diary and build useful daily systems. - Communicate more clearly with patients and your dental team. >Written for dental students approaching graduation, foundation dentists and early-career associates, it also offers a practising dentist's perspective for international dentists adapting to UK practice and mentors supporting new colleagues. Read it before your next shift, and return to the lessons as you find your feet.