To The Max: A Student Guide to Life

8 - Carlos Clark P1 - University, studying to be a Dentist and early progression


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In this episode we talk about the following topics and more:
- Science of what your teeth goes through with high cigarette and sugar consumption
- Why did he want to be a dentist
- Standard day training to be a dentist
- Birmingham University and stories from training
- Advice for someone currently training to be a dentist
- Committing to a long degree and first time drilling
- The difference between practising and training at university
- Top dentistry universities and how to choose
- Getting your first professional job
- Financial progression and specialisation
- NHS vs Private
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Bio:
From a young age Carlos Clark knew he wanted to be a dentist, he achieved his dream after graduating from Birmingham University in 1991. After a few years practising Carlos bought into his first practise in Windsor and later a second in London. In 2005 Carlos joined Rodericks, which now owns over 75 dental practises across England and Wales, which also specialising in the training of Foundation Dentist. Carlos joined Rodericks as a joint venture partner and brought his practises into the group. Since 2005 he has been responsible for the opening of 40 practises as Business Development Director and has had many other roles. In 2018 Carlos took over as the Director of Professional Development, working two days a week in Clinic and looking after the CPD ands FD training programmes.
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