Research abstract
British Dental Journal 202, E14 (2007)
doi:10.1038/bdj.2007.78
Aspects of the dental vocational training experience in the South East of England
- Vocational training is a success for both trainers and vocational dental practitioners (VDPs).
- Trainers are viewed as positive role models by their VDPs and trainers have a high opinion of their VDPs.
- VDPs could not imagine entering general practice without undertaking vocational training.
- VDPs enter vocational training as novice dentists; they leave as competent general practitioners.
Abstract
Aim To determine aspects of the 'lived experience' of dental vocational training (VT) for vocational dental practitioners (VDPs) and their trainers.
Design A qualitative study: semi-structured interviews were conducted with the participants halfway through VT and once the VT year had been completed.
Participants Two consecutive cohorts of 13 and 22 VDPs and their trainers.
Results The experience of VT for the VDPs and their trainers is presented together with a model of VDP progression through the VT year.
Conclusion VT is a success for VDPs and their trainers. Not one VDP would have wanted to enter general practice without VT. With very few exceptions the trainers considered VDPs capable of independent practice, post VT. Trainers were considered as positive role models by their VDPs. VT facilitates the transition of novice dentists into competent practitioners.
- Senior Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, King's College London Dental Institute, Floor 25, Guy's Tower, London, SE1 9RT
- General Practitioner & Vocational Training Advisor, 145 Lupus Street, London, SW1V 3HD
Correspondence to: L. B. Cabot1 e-mail: cab.cabot@kcl.ac.uk
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