title: A comparison of the experiences of newly qualified dentists and vocational dental practitioners during their first year of general dental practice.
abstract: The views of young dentists, both VDP and non-VDP, in their first year in dental practice were sought by means of a postal survey. The majority felt they had received guidance and support from their principals, though standards did vary widely across practices. Both groups had favourable views on vocational training.
authors.affiliation: Department for NHS Postgraduate Medical & Dental Education, University of Leeds.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Ralph
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Mercer
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Bailey
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003815:Dentists / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004497:Education, Dental / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D005792:General Practice, Dental / Q000193:education* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008297:Male; D008611:Mentors; D011231:Preceptorship / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires