Workforce, training and education
East of England
Dental Care Centre and Liverpool Road Clinic
Bedford and Luton, Bedfordshire
Glen
Taylor
BDS, DRDP, MFGDP(UK), PgC(Advanced Practice), PgDip (Medical Education)
Year Qualified: 
Year Qualified: 2000
GDC Number: 
GDC Reg: 78197
Lydia
Chao
BDS, MJDF, PgC (Special Care Dentistry), PgDip (Dental Sedation)
Year Qualified: 
Year Qualified: 2007
GDC Number: 
GDC Reg: 114596
Email Address: 
Dental Care Centre , Bedford Health Village North, 3 Kimbolton Rd
Bedford, MK40 2NT
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Liverpool Road Clinic, 9 Mersey Place
Luton, LU1 1HH
Phone Number: 
Tel: Bedford 01234 310 210
Tel Luton: 01582 708100

The Educational Supervisor: Glen Taylor: I qualified from Kings in 2000.  I have worked in both NHS and Private practice and now work for CDS because I wanted a new challenge.  Focusing on the care of children and adults with additional needs is exceptionally rewarding.   CDS has allowed me to develop my management skills, being on several committees, & chair the employee owned representative body.
In 2010 I was awarded Dentistry magazines "Best Young Dentist " for the South East. I am passionate about lifelong learning, gaining PG Dip’s in Restorative Dental Practice and Medical Education.  I also have a PG Cert in Advanced General Dental Practice, & have studied Sports Dentistry.  I have worked with over 10 FD’s enjoying every moment of it!  I always have an open door and will be available to offer guidance, and support whenever it is required.  I find seeing my FD’s grow in confidence and develop their skills as the year progresses remarkably rewarding. 

Lydia Chao: Lydia graduated from Kings in 2007 and completed her dental foundation training in general practice on the South West scheme. Lydia joined the Community Dental Service as an MJDF trainee and has stayed with CDS since then; she especially enjoys the variety, challenges and team work involved.  Lydia has a PG Cert in Special Care Dentistry from the Eastman Dental Institute and a PG Dip in Dental Sedation from Kings College London. She is involved in providing sedation to anxious patients and regularly attends general anesthetic sessions at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital.

 

The Practice: The Dental Care Centre (DCC) is a modern clinic containing 8 spacious surgeries, an x-ray room, a decontamination suite, a beautiful summer garden, a staff room and three separate office spaces.
We have a bariatric chair, right/left handed units, a wheelchair recliner and 3 microscopes. All surgeries have built in facilities for inhalation sedation and we also provide IV sedation sessions. 

  

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Liverpool Road Is a 7-surgery clinic where you will work alongside other dentists and dental therapists. We are a well-established FD practice where the nurses are friendly, helpful and experienced and you will see a wide range of patients.
Approximately 85% of our new FD’s work will involve treating those routine patients as you would in general practice giving you a similar experience to any other FD. However, you will also have the opportunity to:

  • attend pediatric and special care GA sessions
  • treat patients under Inhalation sedation
  • shadow and learn from our team comprising of: endodontists, a periodontist, a special care specialist and a restorative consultant 
  • attend domiciliary care
  • shadow or work on our mobile unit

Put in the effort and we will offer you an amazing FD year with a twist!

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The AreasBedford was founded on the River Great Ouse which passes through the town centre. We are close to Milton Keynes and are less than a 1 hour train ride from the centre of London. It is a great town and whilst many of our team reside locally, each year we have many different clinicians who choose to commute (drive or train) from the London area.  Bedford hosts an annual international Kite festival, and bi annual River festival. Just outside the town lie the Cardington airship hangers, famous for the construction of the infamous R101.  The hangars have been used to shoot scenes for movies such as Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and Inception.  Milton Keynes is great for shopping, and socialising. It has several cinemas including an IMAX, a ski centre, and a sky diving centre. Willen Lake is one of Milton Keynes’ most popular parks.  Over one million visitors a year take part in water-sports activities, go cycling, enjoy the playground, try the high ropes course or simply picnic along Willen’s shores.

Luton is a diverse and exciting place to work and is easily accessible via the M1 and Thameslink rail network
Further information on CDS can be found at: www.communitydentalservices.co.uk

 

 

Other Points of Interest: What do our FD’s say?

Shyam Karia FD 2018-19:  “It has been an absolute pleasure working with Glen and the rest of the DCC team over the last year. Glen is an amazing trainer who goes out of his way and spends time with me, to ensure that I am happy and always progressing. Initially I thought that working in CDS might put me behind some of the other FDs, but in fact I am doing exactly the same, plus more! Really a very good job, highly recommended!
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Aftab Butt FD 2017-18:  “My DFT year at the DCC was all that I could have hoped for. The facilities are expansive and few DFT practices offer the opportunity to work alongside such a variety of specialists: something which is invaluable for any young dentist. The entire team is forthcoming and helpful and one is able to see a large variety of patients which is simply not possible in general practice”.  “My educational supervisor, ensured I was able to make the most of my year. He has a vast knowledge base of all areas of dentistry and is a fantastic teacher: a combination that means I was able to learn a large amount from him. His vast clinical experience and teaching style is also why the scheme teaching day carried out by Glen was so well received by the entire DFT.  Being placed at the DCC gives the young dentist an undoubtable head start and I cannot recommend it enough”.   

Further information on CDS can be found at: www.communitydentalservices.co.uk

 

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