2017 Marlise De Vos The Gables Dental Practice Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Marlise De Vos BCHD (Pret) Year Qualified: 1993 GDC Number: 69034 Email Address: mdevos@thegablesdentalpractice.co.uk The Gables Dental Practice 332 Cherry Hinton Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 8AZ Phone Number: 01223 248202 Website: www.thegablesdentalpractice.co.uk Map Link: Google map click here

The Educational Supervisor: I have been a Dental Foundation Educational SUpervisor since 2006 and have thoroughly enjoyed my involvement in Foundation Dentistry. As a practice, we support and promote the professional development of each member of staff. I have greatly enjoyed the role as trainer and the challenges and rewards it brings.

Having qualified in 1993 at the University of Pretoria, South Africa, I came over to the UK for work experience and ever since then, I have worked in the NHS. Initially for 6 years as an associate dentist in London and then, since 1999 as a principal dentist and practice owner of The Gables Dental Practice in Cambridge.

My main dental interest is in restorative dentistry, especially Implantology, having completed my Certificate in Implantology at Eastman's, London in 2008/9. I have also achieved my MA degree in Dental Education at Bedfordshire University in 2015 which has helped me to develop and enhance my skills and understanding of what is needed to be an effective trainer. I welcome positive change and I am always open for new ways and challenges to improve the practice; be it our own or staff 's personal development or the patient journey.

My other interests include, travel, reading, skiing and watching my children in their sporting activities. I am married with 3 children.

The Practice: The Practice was first established in 1969 as a 2 surgery practice. Since 1999, when I bought the practice, we have gradually developed it into 6 surgeries. Although we are predominantly a NHS practice, we provide a wide range of of treatments, both on the

NHS and Privately, to all our patients. We work closely with our neighboring specialist practices and Addenbrookes Hospital. We are 4 dentists, a periodontists and 3 oral hygienists with a friendly team of staff that looks after all our patients needs. We have an international team of dentists and staff representing many areas of the world.

All the surgeries are modern and spacious and are fully computerized (SOEUK) with integrated digital X-rays as well as a dedicated digital OPG room. The staff and patients enjoy the benefit of on site parking, with a pleasant garden approach from the

rear car park. We also have a central DECON-room.

In the past year, we have opened our new Learning Centre, with a hand washing/ toothbrushing area, a conference room and a interactive surgery, dedicated for training as well as a disabled access and toilet.

The Area: Cambridge is an Internationally renowned student hub, with a vibrant feel and lots to do. Its local parks, shops and restaurants are a great way to relax away from work, ready for a great workout in one of the many local gyms around.

The practice is situated in the more affluent and residential south side of Cambridge, close to Addenbrookes Hospital. We are a mile away from the newly developed Cambridge train station with direct links to London and many parts of the country, and close to several motorways, including the M11, A11 and A14.

A few shops are opposite and nearby is a number of restaurants, post office, bed and breakfasts and cinemas. The centre of Cambridge is also close by with punting and all the attractions of a vibrant and famous university city.

Other Points of Interest:

We have a dedicated team that believes in a work hard, play hard attitude with an added pinch of humour . We participate in charity events. We have so far taken part in a 'VALENTINES'S FIREWALK' for the Stroke Association, an Aerobics Marathon for 3 charities, Movember, and a 5k Race for Life. We believe it is important as a team to support nominated charities while helping build a wonderful team spirit.

Lastly: Our practice motto, ''YOU ARE YOUR SMILE'' , is what we try to encourage our community of practice to achieve.......

2017 Kalpesh Katechia and Rishi Patel Vogue Dentalcare Luton , Bedfordshire Kalpesh Katechia BDS, MFGDP, PgCert Dent Ed, FHEA Year Qualified: 1996 GDC Number: 72673 Email Address: drkk@talk21.com Rishi Patel BDS Year Qualified: 2011 GDC Number: 192833 Email Address: rish_2k@icloud.com 260-262 Crawley Green Road Luton Bedfordshire LU2 0SJ

Phone Number: 01582 432181 Website: www.voguedentalcare.com Map Link: Google map click here

The Educational Supervisors: Kalpesh Katechia: I have been an Educational Supervisor for over 8 years and has completed his PgCert in dental education. My interests lie in cosmetic dentistry, short term orthodontics and dental implants. I have also completed many courses in providing facial aesthetic treatments including botox and dermal fillers. I am a keen trainer and have had most of my trainees continue on at the practice and become associates. I like to think I am a forward thinking dentist who is interested in always improving my skill set and the patient experience. My interests outside dentistry include cricket, football, reading and travelling.

Rishi Patel:

The Practice: Vogue Dental Care was established over 10 years ago. We are a large mixed practice with a very large patient base on a busy High Street with a shop front modern loaction. We are a very modern practice with has been recently renovated and expanded to provide 6 surgeries. Our patient base ranges from NHS patients right through to patients who have implants, short term ortho (invisalign, six month smiles, inman aligner), botox and dermal fillers. We have been a training practice for 8 years and have a very modern premises. Facilities for use include a dedicated decontamination room , intra oral cameras, rotary endodontics, state of the art brand new surgeries and equipment. There is also a dedicated library room for teaching that we have recently built.

Our team consist of 3 associates, hygienist, 4 nurses, 2 receptionist and a practice manager who have all had experience in Dental Foundation Training.

The Area: We are based very close to Junction 10 of the M1 ( approx 35 minutes drive from London) The airport and train stations are very close by and is easily commutable. We have a dedicated parking area on site.

Other Points of Interest: Our team is dedicated to on going training and all of our associates are currently completing programs and training in advanced restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Please have a look at our website at www.voguedentalcare.com

2017 Anne Manley and Stephen Davies The Dental Clinic & Dental Care Centre Leighton Buzzard and Bedford, Beds Anne Manley BDS (Hons), Dip (Paed Dent ), PGCert (Dental Ed) Year Qualified: 1987 GDC Number: 62857 Email Address: Anne.manley@cds-cic.nhs.uk Stephen Davies BDS, M. Sc. (Dental Public Health) Year Qualified: 1981 GDC Number: 55927 Email Address: steve.davies@cds-cic.nhs.uk The Dental Clinic Leighton Buzzard Health Centre, 25 Bassett Road Leighton Buzzard.LU7 1AR

Dental Care Centre, Bedford Bedford Health Village 3 Kimbolton Road Bedford MK40 2NT Phone Number: 01525 751104(Leighton Buzzard)

01234 310210/310685 (Bedford) Website: www.communitydentalservices.co.uk Map Link: Google map click here

The Educational Supervisors:

Anne Manley: Qualified from Dundee in December 1987 and came to Luton to take up the post of FD in 1988. Since then she has worked in most of the clinics in the south of the county. She lives in Leighton Buzzard and is married with two children. Anne has been an ES since 2002. She has a PGCert in Dental Education and completed her MSc in paediatric dentistry in 2016. She is also the education advisor for the salaried dental services for Health Education East of England

Steve Davies: Qualified from Birmingham Dental Hospital in 1981 and took part in a FD scheme in general practice in the Birmingham area. This was followed by a further FD year in Community Dental practice while working as a Dental Officer in Luton. Steve completed an M.Sc. in Dental Public Health in 1988 and whilst working as a Senior Dental Officer in Bedford, was also as ES between 1989-95. He now works as a Specialist in Special Care Dentistry in Bedford and has a particular interest in behaviour management, I.V sedation and GA.

The Practices:

Leighton Buzzard: The dental clinic is based in a multi-disciplinary health centre. There are 2 dental surgeries, waiting and reception area and a separate de-contamination room. A full range of NHS treatments are carried out for a wide variety of patients. The surgery in which the FD will work provides a pleasant, spacious working environment. Both surgeries are equipped with intra-oral x-ray machines. Inhalation sedation facilities are available. There are computers in reception and both surgeries with direct links to the DPD and access to the internet.

Bedford: The Dental Care Centre is an exceptionally spacious self-contained clinic and has eight modern surgeries which have a range of chairs - knee break, bariatric and left/right-handed units. There is also a wheelchair recliner and two endodontic microscopes. There’s a separate x-ray room with intra-oral and OPG/Ceph machine and a decontamination room. Each surgery has facilities for inhalation sedation and several of the dentists also provide treatment under IV sedation. There’s a staff room and clinicians’ room with access to computers where you can study. The team is composed of experienced clinicians, nurses and a hygienist as well as endodontic, periodontal and special care specialists. .

The Area: Leighton Buzzard is a growing market town with rail links to London (approx 40 mins.) and nearby Milton Keynes. The dental clinic is within walking distance of the town centre, shops and library. There is also a leisure centre in the town.

Bedford is a thriving market town with a wide range of amenities. There is ample provision of accommodation should the Foundation dentist want to re-locate but Bedford also offers good rail links to London (several of our staff commute daily from London either by road or train).

Other Points of Interest: The Post: The practices are part of Community Dental Services(CDS) and the FD's working week will be divided between the clinics in Leighton Buzzard and Bedford. We offer an ‘open door’ policy in a practice with a long tradition as a learning environment. CDS is a Social Enterprise providing high quality specialist dental services to patients in the community. In Leighton Buzzard, you will provide a full range of treatments for adults as well as having an opportunity to treat children and adults with additional needs, gain experience in conscious sedation and assisting and treating at GA sessions. At the Dental Care Centre the Foundation Dentist will mainly provide courses of treatment for adults with a similar experience to working in general dental practice. In both clinics there is an existing list of patients offering the opportunity for the full range of NHS treatments. In addition we offer the experience of working alongside specialists in endontontics, periodondology, special care and IV sedation. There are opportunities to become involved in the services outreach programmes including oral health promotion and clinical sessions using our mobile unit.You will also get involved in treating emergency patients when you feel able to take on this role.

2017 Hardeep Matharu and Soham Patel Maple Dental Clinic Luton, Bedfordshire Hardeep Matharu BSc BDS MClinDent (Pros) PGCert Implant Dentistry PGCert Dental Education Year Qualified: 1997 GDC Number: 73525 Email Address: hsmatharu1@yahoo.co.uk Soham Patel BDS MJDF Year Qualified: 2007 GDC Number: 114443 Email Address: soham1983@yahoo.co.uk Maple Dental Clinic 29 Upper George Street Luton Bedfordshire LU1 2RD Phone Number: 01582 727314 Fax Number: 01582 727315 Website: mapledentalclinic-luton.co.uk Map Link: Google map clcik here

The Educational Supervisors: Hardeep Matharu qualified from Guys Hospital in 1997 and completed his Vocational Training in 1998 through the Oxford Deanery. In order to meet the demands of patients he decided to embark on a course to improve his dental knowledge and skills which led to him gaining Master in Clinical Dentistry (Prosthodontics) in 2008 from GKT. As Hardeep's dental interests have broadened he has continued his personal development by completing PGCert in Implant Dentistry and PGCert in Dental Education. The latter qualification allows an appreciation of how to delivery effective training in this valuable year. Away from dentistry Hardeep enjoys spending quality time with my family whether it be through sporting or leisure activities or simply eating out.

Soham Patel qualified from Sheffield in 2007 and completed his Vocational Training in 2008 through the Yorkshire and Humber Deanery . This was followed by a SHO post in maxillofacial surgery at Lincoln Hospital and through the support I received during this year he gained his MJDF qualification . Maple Dental Clinic has exposed Soham to a tremendous range of fundamental treatments and oral health issues which have vastly improved my vocational skills. Soham commenced a part time MSc in Dental Implantology at UCLAN in 2012; a course which has allowed him to develop his skill base, especially treatment planning, which can be applied to all restorative cases, how ever complex. Inorder to ensure the educational demands are met of any Trainee, Soham is currently completing PGCert in Dental Education. Outside of dentistry Soham enjoys playing the guitar, salsa dancing, using his gym membership, playing racket sports and good food. The Practice: Maple Dental Clinic is looking forward to another anniversary this year, but the practice has been running for over 30 years. Some patient records date back to the early 1970's! However, we are a modern dental clinic with five treatment rooms, separate decontamination room, pleasant surroundings, car parking and up to date equipment including computerised administration, digital radiographs and intraoral cameras. All the dentists have complete clinical freedom to treat patients as required and have the support of each other if treatment plans are more complex. .We are also a referral centre for minor oral surgery services which allows local practitioners to refer their difficult cases to our visiting Specialist Oral Surgeon The Clinic runs efficiently with a Practice Manager and a mix of qualified as well experienced dental nurses.

The Area: Maple Dental Clinic is located in the center of Luton town; minutes from the Arndale shopping centre, M1 and train station. Luton is a hugely diverse town with a population which reflects all cultural and social economic backgrounds; providing a tremendous range of patients. Luton will therefore present any prospective dentist with a steep learning curve to enhance their dental education and skills.

Other Points of Interest: We are fully fledged members of the BDA Good Practice Scheme.

2017 Amir Patel Chells Dental Practice Stevenage, Hertfordshire Amir Patel BDS (Lond) PgCert Dental Edu Year Qualified: 2005 GDC Number: 85785 Email Address: saipatel@hotmail.com Chells Dental Practice 5 Mobbsbury Way Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 0HL Website: www.stevenagedental.co.uk Map Link: Google map click here

The Educational Supervisor: I graduated from Barts & The London in 2005 and completed my vocational training with the East of England Deanery. I have been working as a general dental practitioner in a mixture of Private and NHS practices. I enjoy the wide variety of treatments general practice offers, in particular cosmetic dentistry and Orthodontics. I have attended various postgraduate courses to broaden my knowledge and enhance my skills. I have gained a post- graduate certificate in Dental Education with the hope of enabling me to be an effective mentor for my FDs.

I found my vocational training year the most fun and rewarding of my career. I hope to provide the support and environment for newly graduated dentists to flourish in a safe and friendly environment.

The Practice:

• Modern 3 Surgery NHS/Private • Established for over 50 years • Air-conditioned dental surgeries • Kodak Clinical + dental software • Digital Radiograph system • Rotary Endodontics

We have a young dynamic dental team, which includes 5 dentists and 5 nurses. We place a lot of emphasis on teamwork and regularly undertake team-building events.

The Area: The practice is situated in an area of Stevenage called Chells which is a 5 minute drive from Jct 7 on the A1 (M). The commute from North London to Stevenage usually takes 30mins. The practice serves a close-knit community and has a loyal patient base. There are several schools in close proximity to the practice which produces a diverse number of patients. The area is expanding rapidly creating a constant influx of new patients. The practice has the advantage of having a patient base willing to invest in their teeth enabling FDs to carry out a wide range of dental treatments..

2017 Anil Patel Bricketwood Practice Bricketwood, Nr. Watford, Hertfordshire Anil Patel BDS, MJDF RCS (Eng), PG Cert (Dent.Ed) PG Cert (Law) Year Qualified: 1988 GDC Number: 63868 Email Address: anilsuni@aol.com Bricketwood Practice 65 Oakwood Road Bricket Wood St Albans Hertfordshire AL2 3QB Phone Number: 01923 672773

01923 400238 Website: www.bricketwoodpractice.co.uk Map Link: Google map click here

The Educational Supervisor: I qualified from Bristol University and have been a ES for over 17 years. I am an experienced ES who has been involved in the various parts of foundation training and interviewing,recruitment of trainees and has taken part in practice inspections for new and recurrent trainers. I also am an examiner on the MJDF, LDS, NEBDN and final BDS examinations. On a part time basis, I was a honorary clinical lecturer at Kings College Hospital since 2009, and currently a clinical teacher at Guys Hospital in the restorative department, where I teach 4th and 5th year undergraduate students. This makes me fully appreciate the transition that the trainee has to go through and the challenges they will face. In addition my postgraduate journey has taken me to do a Masters in Dental Law & Ethics, and I have just completed the MSc in restorative and aesthetic dentistry at the University of Manchester. I have had training in medial legal reporting as a expert witness by Bond Salon and have supported the General Dental Council. This gives me unique knowledge of the challenges that the new trainee will face and how to overcome them for a safer approach to practice. Therefore the trainee will gain a vast insight into various risk management and different strategies. I run two large practices both NHS and private which gives me unique skills in leadership which I am keen for the trainee to acquire as well. I have also been a past member of the local dental committee, and takes an interest in the issues that involve the local dental community. I am a keen sportsman and play badminton 5 times a week and is enjoys traveling.

The Practice: Bricketwood is an award winning 5 surgery practice which has grown from a single practice set up over the years. There is a multi-disciplinary team consisting of:- 3 associate dentists who are past trainees at the practice; 2 implant surgeons; 2 oral surgeons,sedation team, periodontist, endodontist and 2 hygienists and a therapist. This team is fully supported by a practice manager, 2 receptionists, a clinical coordinator and 10 DCP's. Most of the staff have a personal development plan to fully participate in individual learning goals and to share the educational commitment to the practice. We have already trained nurses in 'prevention in practice' training to assist in new contract for preventive strategies and fluoride application. 2 nurses are already enrolled in sedation training, 1 having just left to undertake a hygienist qualification. The Practice has been newly refurbished, air conditioned and fully computerised with R4 hostage system, consisting of 5 large surgeries, and a purpose built decontamination room fully compliant with HTM105. The practice boasts the following facilities: teaching suite consisting of a dedicated computer and online, resources,fully dedicated library with the latest journals,staffroom and kitchen,digital radiography interface for OPG and intra-oral x-rays,intra-oral camera systems in all surgeries,microscope to aid in endodontics. Bricketwood Practice delivers a comprehensive range of treatments; NHS, private and Denplan. As a team we have immense experience in treating phobic patients, sedation, implantology, crown and bridgework, cosmetic dentistry, prosthetics, paediatric dentistry, endodontics and periodontology. We are a referral practice that accept referrals for both NHS and private treatments from local colleagues. We have been commissioned to carry out on the NHS, minor oral surgery and sedation.

The Area: Bricketwood Practice has been established over 25 years in the residential village of Bricketwood, which is located close to the M1 and M25, and treats a patient base over 20,000. It is in close proximity to Watford town center and St. Albans and is 30 minutes from Northwood and Pinner.Bricketwood is a mix of quiet country charm with a generous amount of affluence.

Other Points of Interest: The practice is proud in maintaining an excellent moral and open-door policy, which will motivate you and enhance further learning. The practice has got a reputation in giving the trainee a huge amount of experience and all areas of general practice, including management and practice compliance. The nurse who works with the trainee has over 10 years experience so they will be fully supported throughout. The trainee will be given opportunities in assisting regularly in complex cases across implants,oral surgery,periodontics, endodontics and sedation,cosmetic treatments fillers and orthodontics with all our specialists.

I really enjoyed my year at Bricketwood and Anil was such a brilliant ES.I was made to feel part of the team straight way,the morale and fun at the practice and I am definitely staying on! - Gaganpreet Rakhra (DFT 2015).

I was a trainee 10 years ago at the practice and I am a associate here now. The practice is very busy and therefore I have been able to gain a immense amount of experience, in a wide variety of areas. I have had full clinical freedom and its given me lots of different skills. I would recommend this practice to any trainee. I am sure you will make a great start to your career here. - Pooja Desai (DFT 2006)

The team here have made me so welcome and are fully supportive in times of difficulty. I am so happy Anil has give me the chance to stay on and develop my skills further for which I am now doing including orthodontic training. - Morteza Dehghanpour (DFT 2014)

2017 Beejal Patel 21 Dental St. Albans, Hertfordshire Beejal Patel BDS, Intercollegiate LDS RCS, MFGDP(UK), MFDS RCS Eng, PgCert, FHEA. Year Qualified: 1999 GDC Number: 75777 Email Address: beejalpatel@hotmail.co.uk 21 Dental 21 Russell Avenue St. Albans Hertfordshire AL3 5ES Phone Number: 01727 855469 Website: www.radental21.com Map Link: Google map click here

The Educationals Supervisor: Beejal has been an Educational Supervisor since January 2006 and sits on the panel of examiners for the MJDF, ORE and the NEBDN previously. He has obtained a postgraduate certificate in dental education and has a masters of law degree in medical law and ethics. He encourages postgraduate education in the trainee and would warmly welcome a person who is keen to learn, integrate into our team and above all look after and treat our patients with high professional standards and integrity.

He has lectured for the London Deanery on anterior and posterior composites, crown and bridgework and has an interest in dento-legal matters.

The Practice: We are a modern mixed practice -predominantly NHS -located in the centre of St. Albans in a residential area. A multi-storey car park is situated opposite the practice. All mandatory services are provided under the NHS along with any private treatment requested. Both treatment rooms have been refurbished and a dedicated decontamination room has been built. The treatment rooms are large, air-conditioned, with fibre-optics and Ni-Ti endodontic equipment is available. The FD's surgery is suitable only for right handed clinician. The FD has a qualified nurse who has worked consecutively with over 8 trainees since 2007. She is also undertaking the clinical impressions course.An implantologist visits the practice. Trainee hours are Mon-Fri: 9.30-5.30

The Area: St. Albans is a vibrant Roman town with history and distinction. There are many fine restaurants and bars in the area with 2 shopping arcades nearby the practice. Accommodation is readily available. The practice is about a 20 minute walk from the overground train station and is accessible on the M25 and M1. It is served by local bus routes also.

2017 Minesh Patel Chrysalis Dental Practice Bedford, Bedfordshire and Watford, Hertfordshire Minesh Patel BDS MFGDP MSc Year Qualified: 1986 GDC Number: 61206 Chrysalis Dental Practice, 344 Goldington Rd Goldington, Bedford. MK41 9NS

Chrysalis Dental Practice, 161-163 Leavesden Road North Watford, Herts. WD24 5EP Phone Number: 01234 266608 Bedford

01923 222877 Watford Website: www.chrysalisdentalpractice.com Map Link: Googel map click here

The Educational Supervisor and the Practice:

For full details go to the practice website at: http://www.chrysalisdentalpractice.com/

We are very experienced team with lots of enthusiasm, motivation and a sympathetic, caring attitude. We are very keen in developing newly qualified graduates into people who can survive in general practice and enjoy it at the same time. We wish to share all our knowledge and experience with the new FD and in return gain a new friend and colleague. We have been shortlisted in the previous years for the Best Support Team in the UK Dental Awards. We have immense experience in sedation, implantology, crown and bridgework, cosmetic dentistry and endodontics. Other colleagues interests are periodontology, hypnosis, prosthetics and paediatric dentistry and would encourage the VDP to learn by assisting us in all our cases. We openly encourage positive criticism about the practice to enhance the smooth running. This we feel will bring a feeling of belonging to the team.

Training & Supervision. With all trainees, we operate an open doors policy and we encourage our trainee to come to us for advice and help. We actively encourage interests in other areas of dentistry that will broaden your experiences. We harbour a real ethos of postgraduate education. Virtually all the associates have gained the MJDF. One has just completed a year programme in Implantology .Another is just about to finish the Diploma in Restorative at the Royal College of Surgeons, and has already gained the MFDS. Our group also has an Oral Surgeon. He accepts referrals from other

practices .He would be happy for the VDPs to assist in his day lists. We hold regular post graduate tutorials with one of the dentists explaining a new technique or a summary of a course that they may have been on. We are soon inviting outside speakers. We are able to offer the latest in dental materials including Gradia with over 35 shades and tints including pink gum composite for the demanding cases.

You will be able to assist regularly in advanced surgical cases including sinus grafts and block grafting. Orthodontics is another area which we wish to develop the VDP and you will be able to gain experience in Invisalign, Six Months Smile and Inman aligners. We practice intra-venous sedation with trained sedation nurses and you would be taught this too. We also wish to encourage a business acumen in the FD. In the later part of the year we set a small project to create a business plan for a new business and teach the business skills needed to own and run a practice and other related business outside dentistry. We have a year filled with structured tutorials that we have planned. The tutorials are conducted in various formats including one to one teaching, hands on practicals, didactic and problem based learning.

Some of the topics include:-Rotary Endo, Complications with extractions, Carbon fibre bridges, Precision Attachments, Cosmetic Smile design, Periodontal surgery, Communication techniques, Facial rejuvenation, Crown lengthening, Bleaching techniques, Buying a practice, Work-life balance, Dento-legal cases, Photography, Occlusal rehabilitation, Private dentistry, Radiology, Time management, What makes a good practice owner and Stabilization splints.

Socially. We regularly go for meals together. But our forte is running practice theme events. These are some of the events the practice has undertaken. Salsa Dancing, Snowbaording, Surfing on a Wave machine, Line dancing, Bollywood dancing,70- disco, Old School Disco, Rock and Roll night and a Karaoke night. We are planning rock climbing for our next event.

What we are looking for:

A friendly, easy going individual with a good sense of humour, yet wishing to attain a high level of clinical standard in an ethical environment.

• Motivated and hungry for knowledge, yet enjoy it all at the same time. • Someone keen to carry on the learning process and possibly start work towards the MJDF. We

would encourage you to join a local dental study club to help you. •

What our FDs say about our practice "I currently work as an FD in Bedford and Watford. I work Mondays and Wednesdays in Bedford, and Tuesdays and Thursdays in Watford. This post has given me a valuable insight into how to integrate into two different teams effectively and to build good working relations with different sets of staff. During my VT year I have had the opportunity to improve my skills in basic dentistry such as endodontics, crown preparation and direct restorations. I have also had the opportunity to use rotary endodontics, performed internal and external bleaching as well

as conducting several surgical extractions. The advantage of this role is that by working in Bedford I was able to assist on implant placements every fortnight, with tutorials given on topics relevant to implants. Furthermore, I have had tutorials every week covering all aspect of dentistry where we look at articles and use the experience of our trainer to supplement learning objectives. I have thoroughly enjoyed my DFT experience at Chrysalis Dental Practice and would recommend this post to any potential applicant. This post stands out due to the experience that can be gained by observing advanced dental procedures but also the pleasant practice environment that is present in both Watford and Bedford." - Raj Patade

"I currently work in the Watford practice at Chrysalis. Initially, I was apprehensive about leaving university to start work in practice, but the staff members here have made that transition extremely easy. The practice is extremely busy, which I have found advantageous as I have gained an immense amount of experience, in a wide variety subject areas. As a result my diagnosis, treatment planning and manual dexterity skills have been heightened. Overall I would recommend a DFT post at Chrysalis to anyone, as the entire team has been a blessing to work with." - Sheena Patel

2017 Vishaal Shah Dentality @ Hoddesdon Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire Vishaal Shah BDS (Lond), PGCE (UoB) Year Qualified: 2003 GDC Number: 82292 Email Address: info@dentality.co.uk Unit 1-3, Tudor Hall Conduit Lane Hoddesdon Hoddesdon EN11 8FN Phone Number: 01992 462345 Website: www.dentality.co.uk Map Link: Google Map Click Here

The Trainer: Vishaal Shah qualified from St. Bartholomew’s and The Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2003. Vishaal began his career as an associate in a small sea side town where he spent the following 7 years. He went on to become the clinical director at Dentality in 2010 where he converted a moderately run part time practice into a thriving clinic offering all treatment modalities.

Vishaal had two main goals from the very beginning; to gain further knowledge in all treatment modalities which would gear him towards a more comprehensive approach to his clinical practice and to be involved in teaching and training colleagues at different stages of their careers. Over the years, he has gained a tremendous amount of experience in both NHS and Private dentistry but believes that his experience of working in the NHS has provided him with a solid foundation needed to build on his existing skills.

Vishaal attained his Post Graduate Certificate in Education from the University of Bedfordshire and is currently a honorary clinical lecturer for undergraduate dental students at St Marys University

He has previously lectured at the BDA for the BACD and is due to launch a beginner’s course shortly where his aim will be educate his peers by imparting his knowledge and experience of Implant Dentistry to date. He is currently pursuing a Masters in Implant Dentistry at Edge Hill University which he hopes will continue to further his knowledge and experience in this chosen field.

The Practice: Vishaal initially acquired the practice at a previous location within the town centre, but after three years, Dentality was re-housed into a brand new, purpose built state of the art ground floor premises which has been extremely well received by the local community.

When designing the practice, Vishaal had incorporated his goal to make Dentality a reputable training practice with education facilities which include a lecture theatre, small group teaching room, a phantom head training room and large surgeries which would enable several clinicians to attend to a patient at the same time.

A dedicated team of 12 individuals means that the practice is well staffed and specific team members have been recruited to help our FD to gain as much experience as possible during their time with

us.

Vishaal runs monthly study clubs which are attended by both newly qualified and experienced clinicians.

These study clubs are geared towards meeting with peers, discussing cases, presenting lectures and learning about dentistry in general.

Equipment available to use includes Intra Oral Camera, Digital Radiography, Digital OPG Machine, Fibre-optic Handpieces, Digital SLR Camera, CEREC Red-Cam and Blu-Cam, TV Monitors, Patient education tools and Videos.

The Area: Hoddesdon is accessed primarily from the A10 and the A414. Hoddesdon is located approximately 6 miles from the M25, 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Hertford, 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Waltham Cross and 11 miles (18 km) southwest of Bishop's Stortford. Broxbourne train station (1 mile away) serves Liverpool Street in 30 minutes.

Hoddesdon is a growing town with a huge amount of redevelopment. Several new businesses have recently opened in the town which includes a Cookery School next door to the practice run with the help of Michelin Star Chefs.

A gym has also recently opened in the town centre along with several new restaurants. A large retail park is located approximately 2 miles down the A10 which houses several High Street Stores as well as the famous Paradise Wildlife Park which is also located approximately 3 miles from the practice.

Other Points of Interest: Approximately 3 miles from the practice there is the beautiful Hertfordshire Golf Club which has a driving range, spa and gym. It is open to the public but membership can also be purchased for the time you are with us

Hoddesdon is also home to Rye House raceway which is one of the largest Go Karting Tracks in Europe. Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button have both been known to have trained here in their early years prior to Formula 1

Hoddesdon is surrounded by a huge number of Golf Clubs, Hotels, Spas and other sporting amenities where most if not all sports can be catered for.

Weekly markets operate on Wednesday's and Friday's along with themed markets every 6 weeks. Last year, one of the legs of the Ladies Cycling Championships passed through Hoddesdon. Vishaal is a member of the local business forum and attends regular meetings to help make the town more attractive to new businesses and residents.

2017 Glen Taylor Dental Care Centre Bedford, Bedfordshire Glen Taylor BDS DRDP MFGDP(UK) PgC(advanced general dental practice) PgDip(MedEd) Year Qualified: 2000 GDC Number: 78197 Email Address: glen.taylor@cds-cic.nhs.uk Dental Care Centre, Bedford Bedford Health Village 3 Kimbolton Road Bedford MK40 2NT Phone Number: 01234 310210

01234 310685 Website: www.communitydentalservices.co.uk Map Link: Google map click here

The Educational Supervisor: Glen Taylor is a dedicated professional, fully committed to providing high quality dental care. Glen qualified from Kings College London in 2000, and completed DF1 in the Bedford area. He had practiced in general practice since qualification and was awarded Dentistry magazines "Best Young Dentist " for the South East region in 2010. He is passionate about lifelong learning. Glen has gained a PgDip in Restorative Dental Practice from Eastman CPD, a PgCert in Advanced General Dental Practice from King's College London, Certificate in Sports Dentistry from Eastman CPD and PgDip in Medical Education from the University of Bedfordshire. His enthusiasm about postgraduate education has allowed him to pass on the new skills he has learned and advice to his FD's, ensuring they receive competent support and guidance. Glen is an experienced accredited FD educational supervisor and has devoted vast amounts of time and resources into development of his FD's to help ensure they have the best possible start to their career. Glen will always have an open door to offer support, guidance, and help when required. Glen joined the CDS team in February 2016 and is developing new skills for the care of children and patients with special and additional care needs, and has relished a new change from general practice. Glen is a caring, outgoing individual, who enjoys socialising with the team, cooking for friends, and taking in a good movie or show. Glen is currently completing the restoration of his 1976 Daimler Vanden Plas 4.2 Series II.

The Practice: The Dental Care Centre is an exceptionally spacious self-contained clinic and has eight modern surgeries which have a range of chairs - knee break, bariatric and left/right-handed units. There is also a wheelchair recliner and two endodontic microscopes. There’s a separate x-ray room with intra-oral and OPG/Ceph machine and a decontamination room. Each surgery has facilities for inhalation sedation and several of the dentists also provide treatment under IV sedation.

There’s a staff room and clinicians’ room with access to computers where you can study. The team is composed of experienced clinicians, nurses and a hygienist as well as endodontic, periodontal and special care specialists.

The Area: Bedford was founded at a ford on the River Great Ouse which passes through the town centre and is lined with gardens known as the Embankment, Bedford is thought to have been the burial place of the Anglo- Saxon King Offa of Mercia who died in 796. Bedford Castle was built by Henry I, although it was destroyed in 1224. Bedford Park is the town's largest urban park and is located directly to the north of the town centre. The park retains many original features from its Victorian design and construction, including a cricket pavilion and bandstand which are both still in use. Priory country park is a large country park located on the northern bank of the River Great Ouse in eastern Bedford. Both parks have been awarded Green Flag status. Bedford hosts the annual Bedford international Kite festival in June, and bi annual River festival in July. Just outside the town lie the Cardington airship hangers. It was famous for being an airship station

and is famous for construction of the infamous R101. The crash of R101 effectively ended British airship development, and was one of the worst airship accidents of the 1930s. The hangars have been used to shoot scenes for movies such as Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and Inception. They have now been restored, and are the home of the longest aircraft in the world the 92 meter AirLander 10. Bedford is located close to Milton Keynes, great for shopping, and socialising. It has several cinemas including an IMAX, a ski centre, and a sky diving centre. Willen Lake is on of Milton Keynes’ most popular parks. Over one million visitors a year take part in watersports activities, go cycling, enjoy the playground, try the high ropes course or simply picnic along Willen’s shores. It’s a great place to entertain all ages of family and friends, you could try a beginners’ course in sailing or hiring a pedalo or bike. The forest of Marston Vale and the Millennium Country Park are a short driving distance. With 225 hectares of woodlands, wetlands and grasslands, surrounding our meadow and and lakes, and have over 17km of surfaced paths to make exploring easy. Other Points of Interest: CDS is a Social Enterprise providing a high quality specialist dental service to patients in the community. Have you ever bought the Big Issue? Had a cup of Cafe Direct coffee? Watched Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen? Visited the Eden Project? Shopped at the Co-op? They make their money from selling goods and services in the open market, but they reinvest their profits back into the business or the local community. And so when they profit, society profits.

At the Dental Care Centre In Bedford, you will treat a full range of NHS patients and provide courses of treatment for adults with a similar experience to working in general dental practice . You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills with children and special needs patients as well as adults and have an opportunity to gain experience in conscious sedation and assisting and treating at GA sessions. There is an existing list of patients for you to treat. In addition we offer the experience of working alongside specialists in endontontics, periodondology, special care and IV sedation. You will also get involved in treating emergency patients when you feel able to take on this role.

Further information on CDS can be found at: www.communitydentalservices.co.uk A specialist restorative clinic, operated by a Consultant from the Eastman Dental Hospital, operates one day each week, to treat and advise patients referred from GDPs and our own service. The service has been selected to be the pre-pilot study by the Department of Health to work on a new remuneration scheme based on quality measure and outcomes, and capitation.

2017 Philippa Warner Community Dental Services - Dental Department Liverpool Road Health Centre Luton, Bedfordshire Philippa Warner BDS, PGcertPaeds, DipDSed Year Qualified: 1993 GDC Number: 69701 Email Address: philippa.warner@nhs.net Liverpool Road Health Centre 9 Mersey Place Luton Bedfordshire LU1 1HH Phone Number: 01582 708121 Fax Number: 01582 708 124 Website: http://www.communitydentalservices.co.uk/ Map Link: Google map click here

The Educational Supervisor: Philippa Warner qualified from the Royal London Hospital. She is an experienced dentist working within the Community Dental Service and has enjoyed a wide and varied dental career with the opportunity to mentor a large number of newly qualified dentists with whom she has worked. She has been an approved ES since 2015. She completed the Diploma in Dental Sedation at Kings College London and recently gained her Masters in Paediatric Dentistry from the Eastman Dental Institute (UCL).

The Practice: The Dental Department at the Liverpool Road Health Centre is a seven surgery clinic on the edge of Luton town centre with dedicated central decontamination facilities and an independent x-ray room. All surgeries are computerised with internet access. The dental team of dentists, therapists, hygienists and dental nurses with extended duties carry out an extensive range of treatment predominantly on children and adults who are dentally anxious or phobic. Routine dental care for adults is also offered to enable Foundation Dentists to offer a full range of care for the local population. Dental treatment under conscious sedation is offered on site including inhalation sedation and intravenous sedation. The Service also operates weekly General Anaesthetic sessions which are undertaken in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery theatre at The Luton & Dunstable Hospital. .

The Area: Luton is within easy reach of London yet surrounded by the beautiful countryside of Bedfordshire, With a population of 170,000, Luton is the county's major town and industrial centre. Each town provides all major facilities including shopping, libraries, arts and entertainment. Road access is by the M1 and the mainline train stations is Luton Station.

Further information on CDS can be found on our website www.communitydentalservices.co.uk.

Other Points of Interest: Community Dental Services (CDS) is a Social Enterprise providing quality dental treatment to the local community. The post is based full time in Luton. The Foundation Dentist will mainly provide courses of treatment for children and adults with a similar, if not, enhanced experience to working in general dental practice. There is an existing list of patients offering the opportunity for the full range of NHS treatments. In addition we offer the experience of working alongside specialists in Endontontics, Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Periodondology and Special Care. Treatment

is also carried out using conscious sedation techniques and under general anaesthesia. You will also get involved in treating emergency patients when you feel able to take on this role. The Service has two mobile dental units which provide dental care at special needs schools, day centres, residential centres and at a homeless centre in Luton. The Service also provides dental care for the secure Mental Health Facility Unit in Luton and care is also provided at HMP Bedford. We offer an ‘open door’ policy in a practice with a long tradition as a learning environment with full support at all times including help with the various elements of the foundation year and Dental Foundation Portfolio – case presentations, key-skills and audit project.

2017 Johanna Whelan Stanstead Abbots, Hertfordshire Johanna (Anneke) Whelan BChD,Dip.Odont(Endo) (Pret.) Year Qualified: 1993 GDC Number: 76238 Email Address: annekewhelan@yahoo.com 17 High St Stanstead Abbotts Hertfordshire SG12 8AA Phone Number: 01920 877745 Fax Number: 01920 877745 Website: www.stansteadabbottsdental.co.uk Map Link: Google map click here

The Educational Supervisor: Anneke Whelan qualified in 1995 from the University of Pretoria and completed a 2 year post graduate diploma in Endodontics from the University of Pretoria in 1996. She is currently enrolled on a year course in implantology at the Eastman's Dental Institute. Anneke enjoys all areas of dentistry especially Endodontics, Paedodontics and treatment for Nervous Patients. The Practice: We have a friendly family practice currently undergoing expansion. All our air conditioned surgeries are fully computerised using R4 Clinical+ and are equipped with digital x-rays,intra-oral cameras, fibreoptics, electric motors for Endodontic procedures using protaper rotary instruments and Satelec Ultrasonic Scalers. A Wand Anaesthetic Unit is available and we are able to provide Conscious sedation and NO2 sedation for anxious patients. We are privileged to work with wonderful, well trained, loyal and self motivated staff. We treat a wide range of patients of all ages, cultures and socio-econonomic backgrounds. We offer mixed NHS and Private Services The Area: Stanstead Abbotts is a large village near to Ware in the South-East corner of Hertfordshire on the border with Essex, and approximately 20 miles North of London (along the A10). The practice a 5 min walk from the St Margaret's Station on the West Anglia Great Northern branch line.