We are most fortunate to offer an abundance of high quality training practices with excellent facilities and talented Trainers. While many practices are well within the boundaries of the Tyne and Wear area others are to be found in some of the charming Northumberland market towns and elsewhere, all of which sit within easy commuting distance of Newcastle and our dental education centre at Bourne House, near Durham.

This year the study day curriculum has been adapted to blend a rich mixture of scheme based study days with multi scheme days using the feedback from previous Foundation Dentists to guide our content. Online evaluations together with the inclusion of Trainee involvement programme planning help ensure we deliver programmes to meet your needs within the Dental Foundation curriculum. Trainers recognise the importance of team spirit and work together to make this a reality to ensure no one is left out. Our Induction in August features an "Apprentice" type challenge to initiate that team spirit which is so important in making new friends and colleagues.

TPD's

Ben Wild, BDS

Ben has been a Training Programme Director since 2008 following a number of years as a Trainer. He is a partner in a group of dental practices in North Yorkshire.

Paul Blaylock, BDS, MFDS, RCSEd

Paul has recently been appointed as a Training Programme Director following seven years as a Trainer. He is a partner in two dental practices in South Tyneside and a BDA Director.

What our previous Foundation Dentists say about our programme:

"I found it essential in the transition from university to general dental practice. The FD year has encouraged me to be reflective and grow in confidence, but also feel happy to ask for help when needed".

Upon allocation to the North Scheme of the Northern Deanery we intend, as last year, to publish on our website details of

the Training practices (there are no formal arrangements to visit training practices but you can do so if you wish) and then

to rank our 24 Trainers following a time limited face to face meeting at a neutral venue. Your ranking at National

Recruitment will then prioritise your ranked preferences. Final allocation to one of the two Groups will be made after this

stage.

To apply to the North scheme click here.

Middlesbrough, Stockton, Darlington, Yarm,

Hartlepool and County Durham are all

possible Training Practice locations

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