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<p>Preface vii</p> <p>Acknowledgements ix</p> <p><b>1 What is dental foundation training? 1</b></p> <p><b>2 The application process 3</b></p> <p>DF1 recruitment process 3</p> <p>How to apply 4</p> <p>Key dates 5</p> <p>DF1 schemes – where to work 5</p> <p>DF1 interview – format 9</p> <p>Scotland applications 11</p> <p><b>3 The SJT exam 13</b></p> <p>What is an SJT? 13</p> <p>Format of the exam 13</p> <p>Marking format of the exam 14</p> <p><b>4 Definitions and legalities 15</b></p> <p>Definitions 15</p> <p>Legislation for the dental team 17</p> <p>Clinical governance 19</p> <p><b>5 Important notes for revision 25</b></p> <p>Standards for the dental team 25</p> <p>Consent 26</p> <p>Confidentiality 29</p> <p>Complaints 31</p> <p>Scope of practice 32</p> <p>Continued professional development (CPD) 33</p> <p>Raising concerns 34</p> <p>Child protection and vulnerable adults 35</p> <p>A checklist of sources to consult during revision 37</p> <p><b>6 Practice scenarios 39</b></p> <p>Introduction 39</p> <p>Professionalism leadership and management scenarios 40</p> <p>Patient communication scenarios 54</p> <p><b>7 Situational judgement test practice questions 57</b></p> <p>Introduction 57</p> <p>Ranking-based SJTs: Questions 58</p> <p>Ranking-based SJTs: Answers 86</p> <p>‘Best of three’ SJTs: Questions 111</p> <p>‘Best-of-three’ SJTs: Answers 144</p> <p><b>8 How to write a dental CV 165</b></p> <p>Introduction 165</p> <p>Format 166</p> <p>Some dos and don’ts 168</p> <p>The meet and greet 168</p> <p>Some useful questions to ask 168</p> <p>Index 171</p> <p> </p>

<p><b>Dr Zahid Siddique</b> is co-founder of Dental Training Consultants, London, UK which runs <i>The DF1 Mock Workshop</i> for year five undergraduate BDS students. As well as currently working as a general dental practitioner, Zahid has a passion for teaching and has delivered lectures entitled <i>Antibiotic Resistance - The Time Bomb</i> and <i>Prescribing in Dentistry</i>. To facilitate his passion for teaching, Zahid was awarded an honorary tutor role at King’s College London Dental Institute and Guy’s Hospital, London, UK and is an examiner for The Royal College of Surgeons of England Overseas Registration Examination.</p> <p><b>Dr Shivana Anand</b> is co-founder of Dental Training Consultants, London, UK. Shivana received the Dentistry FMC Fast Track 4 accreditation for innovative new dentists in 2014 and the ‘Dental Prodigy’ award at the BDIA Dental Showcase 2015. She was also shortlisted for the ‘Best Young Dentist’ award at the BDIA Dental Showcase 2015. To facilitate her passion for teaching Shivana was awarded an honorary tutor role at King’s College London Dental Institute and Guy’s Hospital, London, UK.</p> <b>Dr Helena Lewis-Greene</b> is Senior Clinical Teacher, Director for Student Welfare and Coordinator for Year Five BDS students at Guy’s Hospital, London, UK. Helena was the joint recipient of the Teaching Excellence Award for the King's College London Dental Institute for 2011/12.

<p><i>The Dental Foundation Interview Guide: with Situational Judgement Tests </i>offers an indispensable step-by-step guide to the dental foundation training application process. Including example Situational Judgement Tests and Scenario questions, this practical guide enables students to navigate the interview and recruitment process with confidence. Written in a succinct and user-friendly style, topics covered include ethics, professionalism, patient communication and clinical management.</p> <p>Key features:</p> <ul> <li>Explains the application and recruitment process and includes essential interview tips</li> <li>Offers a wealth of practice questions with detailed answers to ensure familiarity with the process</li> <li>Highlights the importance of professionalism, leadership and management within the dental practice</li> <li>Written by recent graduates who understand the pressures of the application process</li> </ul> <i>The Dental Foundation Interview Guide </i>provides a unique tool for candidates as they work through the dental foundation training application process.

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