• Working with the University to help dental applicants from under represented groups • Practicing mock interviews and discussing personal statements with applicants• Teaching basic clinical dentistry and assisting the applicant with activities such as fillings and scaling

• Mentoring 2 dental applicants using The Brightside Trusts online mentoring program • Dealing with mentees concerns and questions• Providing practical advice while maintaining a caring yet professional attitude

• Communicating with and developing solutions to clients’ concerns by telephone and in person • Data inputting, filing, office organisation and stock analysis using stock management software• Working in a professional environment as part of a team• Covering holiday and sick leave for permanent staff in summer

• Self managed my own schedule and work load• Worked on commission visiting shops/bars/supermarkets to purchase age restricted items• Used an online data input program to record findings• Worked in a position requiring trust and responsibility

• Shadowed a dentist 1 afternoon a week prior to applying to dental school• Assisted a dental nurse and carried out tasks such as aspirating and alginate mixing• Worked in a dental practice environment as part of the dental team• Gained experience with patients and with the continuing care of these patients

Villa Dental Suite • Shadowed a general dentist• Witnessed the use of more advanced techniques using CAD/CAM• Observed an Implantologist• Gained experience in a dental laboratoryFenner Dental Health• Shadowed a general dentist• Assisted with procedures by helping aspirate and mix alginate• Interacted with patients• Worked in and experienced the dental team staff

• Dealt with children with special educational needs e.g. with autism and hearing difficulties • Worked as part of a team of teachers and teaching assistants towards a shared goal• Assisted the teacher with her lesson as well as prepared and presented topics unassisted • Developed my own abilities to work with children