2019, issue 14

Work experience students in the practice

Leo Briggs deputy head of the DDU
ByLeo Briggs
Published09 July 2019
Taking on a work experience student can be very rewarding, provided the appropriate steps are taken to protect patients, the student and the practice.

As with all other members of the dental team, the student will need to sign a confidentiality agreement.

This page was correct at publication on 09/07/2019. Any guidance is intended as general guidance for members only. If you are a member and need specific advice relating to your own circumstances, please contact one of our advisers.

Leo Briggs
Deputy head of the DDU

Leo Briggs qualified from University College Hospital, London, in 1989. He has worked extensively in the community dental service including a brief period overseas. He has also worked in general dental practice. Leo gained a masters degree in periodontology from the Eastman in 1995 and is on the GDC specialist register for periodontics. From 1995-2017 he provided specialist periodontal treatment in both the salaried dental services and private practice. He started working for the DDU in 2005. Between 2007 and 2009 he worked part time at the DDU and part time as a clinical tutor at the School for Professionals Complementary to Dentistry in Portsmouth. In 2009 Leo went full time with the DDU. In January 2016 he became deputy head of the DDU.

Work experience students in the practice