2016, issue 5

In at the deep end - beginning DF1

Chirag Mehta looks back on his early days of diving into dental foundation training and shares his experiences with those just starting out.

Each learning experience can provide an opportunity to develop and grow, which in turn can help to build both confidence and competence.

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Chirag Mehta

Chirag graduated from Cardiff Dental School in 2014. Having completed his foundation training (DF1) in the Kent, Surrey and Sussex (KSS) Dental Deanery, he went on to work for a year in Harold Wood, Essex as a Dental Associate. At present, Chirag works as a year 1 dental core trainee in the Surrey and Sussex NHS Healthcare Trust.