title: Lifelong learning.
abstract: This article looks at the theory behind lifelong learning as a concept and applies it to many aspects of the dentist's professional life.
authors.affiliation: Mersey Deanery (University of Liverpool/NHSE), Liverpool, UK. david.brigden@merseydeanery.nhs.uk
authors.forename: David N
authors.initials: DN
authors.lastname: Brigden
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Grieveson
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D004498:Education, Dental, Continuing; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D013192:Staff Development