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Hi I am looking for a serious study partner for ORE Part2. I live in Aberdeen, Scotland My Mobile no 07969157253 ThanksChandiFrom: Dr Avery <avery_dr@...>Subject: Active approach to studying Date: Thursday, 16 June, 2011, 16:06

How to

Study Dental Exams

Study

tips, how to pass those examinations, active learning

The

mnemonic PROFESSIONAL describes an active approach to studying

P -

PRACTISE dealing

with professional issues by discussing these with fellow dental professionals; ethics

should be an everyday concern for everyone involved in the practice of

dentistry, not just something that happens to others in other places and does

not seem to concern either you or me. The study of ethics is a requirement for

all those involved in dental practice.

R - READ the journals and publications of

the dental defence organisations, especially the case studies which describe problems that have been encountered by other

dental professionals; READ the publications of the General Dental Council

(GDC), especially those that relate directly to ORE exam, law and professionalism.

O -

OBSERVE the

practice of qualified dental professionals, especially those who teach and work

in your school, dental hospital, clinic or practice; reflect on how they deal

with dental issues in practice; consider how well they communicate with

patients, relatives, and colleagues in the dental team.

F - FIND a study strategy which suits

you; everybody learns in a different way. Attendance at lectures may be

required by your institution and we recommend lectures as a very good means of

obtaining some core information, but you may also find small-group discussions,

private study, use of the Internet /,

and informal conversations with fellow students to be just as helpful in learning.

E -

EXAMINATION. Past

papers with questions may be available

in the group. /

These will help you to understand the areas that the examiners consider

important. Remember that law, in particular, will change as a result of Acts of

Parliament - both in the UK and in Europe - and the interpretation of the law

will change through cases heard in court, just as our understanding of

dentistry changes with advances in materials, techniques or research.

S – SEE/Study as many cases as you can in a

variety of clinical settings; the key professional and legal principles applied

to dentistry,conversely,study all books that are in the GDC list

S - SHOW when answering exam or viva questions

that you have actually read - and that you understand - the latest guidance

from the GDC. The documents can be found online or printed copies can be

obtained.

I - INVESTIGATE what causes dental professionals

to get into professional difficulties. The GDC website is a good starting

point, as are those for the dental defence organisations.

O -

ORGANISE your own

learning opportunities for. Whether you have already qualified as a dental

professional or you are still a student/Overseas Dentist, working in a general

dental practice, specialist practice, dental hospital or community clinic,

think about organising your study

N - NURSE –good to have this experience

especially for ORE2.

A -

ASSIST by sharing your own experiences with study

partners.

L - LEARN from the study group questions:

the questions members ask, the worries or concerns they express. An awareness

of the importance of all of these crucial issues and a study-centred approach

can help you to become a great dentist.

Finally,

a word of warning: please do not expect the study of Dentistry to be easy. It

is often difficult, confusing, challenging and frustrating; on the plus side,

it is also exciting, rewarding, stimulating and fun to engage with what lies at

the heart of good dental practice.

Patients must be able to trust the dental profession. To justify that trust, we

as a profession have a duty to maintain a good standard of practice and care.

Duties of Dentists in the UKAs a

member of the dental profession I will:

make the care of my patients

my first concern, treat every patient politely and considerately, and have

respect for patients' dignity and privacy;listen to patients and

respect their views, and give patients information in a way that they can

understand;respect the right of

patients to be involved fully in decisions about their care;make sure that my personal

beliefs do not prejudice my patients' care;act quickly to protect

patients from risks, if I have good reason to believe that I or a

colleague may not be fit to practise;keep my professional

knowledge and skills up to date and recognise the limits of my

professional competence;be honest and trustworthy,

and respect and protect confidential information;never discriminate unfairly

against my patients or colleagues and always be prepared to justify my

actions to them;not abuse my position as a

member of the dental profession, and work with colleagues in ways which

best serve patients' interests.

Lee