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DFT 2018

 

 

 

 

Birchwood Dental
Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Dipak
Patel
Bchd, DGDP, PGCert (D. Education)
Year Qualified: 
1985
GDC Number: 
60531
Jayen
Patel
BDS (Bris), MJDF RCS (Eng), PGCert D. Ed (Bedfordshire)
Year Qualified: 
2011
GDC Number: 
209561
Birchwood Dental
7 Birchwood Avenue
Hatfield
AL10 OPL
Phone Number: 
01707 263270

The Educational Supervisors:  Dipak Patel qualified from Leeds University in 1985. He has been a principal since 1987. First in a private practice in West London and subsequently in present practice since 1991.  Having gained postgraduate qualifications in Diploma in General Dental Practice (1997) and PGCE (Dental Education) in 2009, he has successfully completed the  Certificate Course in Implantology at the famous Eastman Dental Institute (2012).
His enthusiasm to training is demonstrated by his appointment as a vocational trainer continuously since 1997 in both the London & Eastern Deaneries. He has worked as a trainer in three different schemes. This has added invaluable experience by drawing on the strengths of the various schemes. Dipak Patel is committed to postgraduate education and has guided past FDs to successfully complete Part 1 of the MJDF examination during their DFT year at the practice. He is committed to General Practice with special interests in Orthodontics, Aesthetics and Implants. Outside of Dentistry, his interests are football and photography.

Jayen Patel qualified from the University of Bristol in 2011. He completed his foundation training at Birchwood Dental Practice, Hatfield. Having worked at the Training practice for over 5 years he has considerable experience of general practice to pass on to the FD and can empathise with their learning needs. He is committed to lifelong learning having completed examinations to become a Member of the Joint Dental Faculties at the Royal College of Surgeons, England and has recently passed the course for PgCert in Dental Education at the University of Bedfordshire. 
Jayen has interests in Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry. His personal philosophy is always to provide excellent quality ethical dentistry and a pleasant dental experience for all of his patients. Outside of Dentistry he enjoys travelling and playing sports including football.

 

The Practice: A busy long established family oriented dental practice with a strong emphasis on continuing care.
The practice has undergone a major renovation programme to provide a fully compliant DDA surgery on the ground floor. 

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The newly refurbished surgery includes three state of the art treatment centres, central decontamination room, office, staff room and staff toilet, Large waiting area, reception and a disabled toilet. The surgery is fully air conditioned through out.. 

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The friendly and experienced staff have worked with many FDs. This will help make the transition into general practice easier and ensure you enjoy your time with us. The practice would be most suited for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is keen to develop not only their clinical skills, but also committed to continuing professional development. We are fully committed to developing the Foundation Dentist in all aspects of dentistry in the general practice but at the same time to enjoy the year.

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The Area: The practice is located on a main road in a residential area, next to Hatfield Business Park.Hatfield is undergoing major redevelopment including a brand new sports centre, gym, Galleria shopping centre, and the ever expanding Hertfordshire University Campus.

Hatfield is easily accessible by car on the A1M and just outside the M25 corridor. Hatfield station is not far from the surgery and has a fast train service from London Kings Cross (25 minutes).

 

Other Points of Interest:  We have friendly and supportive team and would encourage any FD joining our practice to attain their full potential.

It is suited for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is keen to develop not only their clinical skills, but also learn management skills. We are fully committed to developing the practitioner in all aspects of dentistry in General Practice, but also to really enjoy the year and have fun. 

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