Decisions in Postgraduate Education: Community Dental Practice

From Volume 30, Issue 6, July 2003 | Pages 321-325

Authors

David J. Watson

BDS; DDPH RCS (Eng.); MSc

Senior Dental Officer, Greenock Health Centre

Articles by David J. Watson

Allan J. Rennie

BDS

General Professional Trainee, Greenock Health Centre (August 2001–August 2002)

Articles by Allan J. Rennie

Abstract

Since its inception, the Community Dental Service has evolved from a child-centred organization to its much wider remit of current times. This article reviews the present role of the CDS, examines the type of people who make up the workforce and considers what a career in community dental practice can offer to new or recent graduates. Specialization in community or special needs dentistry is not an option at the moment. However, a number of appropriate training opportunities leading to further qualifications are highlighted and are becoming more readily accessible.

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