Dental Core Training - Is it really worth it?

[@examinedental]

Have you been considering DCT? Hopefully this video will give you a bit more information on the pros and cons of doing it! Please like, comment and subscribe and let me know what you think! :) ⏰ Timestamps Intro - 00:00 Single Best Answer Questions for Dentistry (Book) - 00:23 What is Dental Core Training? - 01:11 Why do you want to do DCT? - 03:23 Reasons to do DCT - 04:13 Disadvantages/Regrets of DCT - 08:39 Summary of DCT - 14:15 Recommendation (Protrusive Dental Podcast) - 14:54 Outro - 15:35

[@RainaOnTheCusp]

Great first video! Really useful even if I’m a while away from doing it😊

[@examinedental]

Thanks Raina! Glad you found it useful! I'm learning my skills from the best ;)

[@alomo3814]

Seriously ppl did DCT because they where bored. That's just crazy. But good advice, especially about the drawbacks of dct

[@examinedental]

Yes - quite a few just found normal dentistry got a bit repetitive and boring for them so DCT allowed a variety! Thanks for the kind comments! If you are looking for more DCT advice, have a look at ExamineDental.com/book

[@ikennanwafor8356]

Can an international dentist that just passed ORE and moved to DCT 1 without doing DFT get performer number?

[@Gogo-zq4dk]

Hello, Can you talk about the specialize training as well? I couldn’t find videos sharing about their experience. Thank u so much

[@examinedental]

Hi, I can definitely look in to doing this for you! I haven't been through specialty training myself yet but I can definitely do the research for this :) I'll add it to my list! Thanks for the suggestion :)

[@Gogo-zq4dk]

dentalnotebook thank you so much !! Sorry I think I got confused cuz at 2:06 , you said you’re now on a specialty doctor role. Does that mean that you’re currently still working as DCT years 2 or you’re doing a specialized training now ? Thank you so much for replying ! Def looking forward for more videos

[@examinedental]

@@Gogo-zq4dk In the UK a Specialty Doctor role is not the same as being a Specialist :) It's the new terminology for a 'Staff Grade' doctor :) So I'm no longer a DCT but I haven't gone on to Specialty training yet. Not a problem - that's for taking the time to watch! New video up later today :)

[@joshishallu2517]

Can you please make a video showing examples of clinical scenario n clinical governance scenarios? Or books for revision? ( I' m from India currently in India and know nothing about books here). Thanks

[@examinedental]

Hi Joshi! Yes of course! I will be doing some examples over the next few weeks as well as discussion in depth of the interview process :) There will be a video going up this Sunday on the SJTs and recommended books for this :)

[@joshishallu2517]

@@examinedental thank you...your help ll be highly appreciated.

[@deepteemusmade2953]

Hello, can you please help me, I'm also from India and preparing for DCT?

[@jihanzayn1009]

What about orthodontics... I see it's listed as an option for specialty but not included in DCT.... What are the odds of me getting into orthodontics if I did every training year in a different specialty?

[@examinedental]

You need to have a read of the person specification for the specialty as that will show you what they want in your application :) You may even be okay after 2 years of DCT!

[@1marialatoya]

Great video. Can a foreign-trained dentist do DCT after passing the ORE? Is there an Oral Surgery (not Omfs) DCT? Can DCT be done after a Masters in Advanced General Dental Practice? Do you know if this Masters can replace the dental foundation year?

[@examinedental]

Thank you! To most of your questions there, the answer is yes! Please message on Instagram and I can answer these questions in more detail :)

[@silver77IRQ]

Can u mention the dct1 income and does dct 2 increase ?

[@examinedental]

I would recommend reading here: www.bda.org/news-and-opinion/news/dental-core-training-dct-2023/ DCT 2 isn't any higher base salary than DCT 1 but on-calls etc may change the salary

[@gopalgeorge3632]

Can Manuel Dexterity be improved? How does one know that their manuel dexterity is good enough to pursue dentistry?

[@examinedental]

Absolutely it can! Skills like playing guitar, art etc can enhance them. I don't think you'll ever know if your dexterity is good enough but if you have basic dexterity skills, you can improve these on the course :)

[@gopalgeorge3632]

@@examinedental like if I meet the entry requirements (AAA) but don't know how good my Manuel dexterity is , am I still able to pursue the course? (I'm willing to learn and improve)

[@examinedental]

Yes! This shouldn't stop you :)

[@jihanzayn1009]

Can I change the speciality in DCT2 after I have my permanent registration.. Because I am going to apply this January using a temporary one and the vacancies available since the last year are not in my field of interest

[@examinedental]

Yes, every DCT year can be a different specialty if you want it to be :)

[@salmaahmed3834]

I want to book preparation sessions with you for my DCT interview, i checked the website but it won't open, how to contact you please? My interview is in 2 weeks.thanks

[@examinedental]

The website is loading fine from our end. I am quite booked up with sessions but one of my colleagues is also available. You will be able to check both of our diaries. Thanks

[@boelao464]

If you are looking to go into associate dentistry and then open up a practice would it be a good idea to practice 3 different speciality’s to increase different types of dentistry you can complete?

[@examinedental]

It may be but it would probably be better to focus on one for yourself and then get other people from other specialities to contribute

[@mariadiana6266]

Hi! After the DCT 1, 2, 3 how many years of dental specialist training you should do? For endodontics for example. After DCT i can apply for that certificate of completion of specialist training (CCST) or I should do another years of training? I am a foreign dentist looking to work in the UK and I am also interested in knowing more about and maybe (If i can) doing DCT and specialise there. Thank you!

[@examinedental]

Hi Maria - very good questions! Generally, for speciality training of any kind, you need to do further training, so DCT is not enough to apply for CCST. It also depends as to where you are from as to whether you can get on to the training programmes etc. You can book for some 1-to-1 advice if you like over here: examinedental.com/book :)

[@mariadiana6266]

I'm a graduate from the EU. Thank you!!

[@sreyashigupta5870]

Can a foreign trained dentist apply for dental core training ?

[@examinedental]

Yes they can :)

[@sreyashigupta5870]

@@examinedental without GDC registration?

[@gopalgeorge3632]

Is starting dent at 21 too late

[@examinedental]

Absolutely not! Many people end up doing a different degree before pursuing dentistry and so it wouldn't be too late at all :)

[@chunli3443]

Would it be too late for me to start dentistry at 24?

[@examinedental]

Not at all! Never too late :) a lot of people will pursue dentistry after a different degree so not late at all!

[@chunli3443]

@@examinedental Ah I didn’t know this! I just turned 21, did a degree in something else but I’m not feeling it anymore. Thank you so much for this comment, it was really reassuring! Also, keep up the good content ☺️

[@examinedental]

@@chunli3443 You're very welcome! You can even look at specific postgraduate dental courses for a potentially shorter degree :) Thank you so much! And thanks for taking the time to watch and comment - do share with others! :)

[@nemowastakentoo]

I'm 33, and I'm on my 3rd year now :D best decision I ever made. Go for it bro.