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Birchwood Dental
Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Jayen
Patel
BDS (Bristol), MFGDP (UK), PGCert D. Ed (Bedfordshire)
Year Qualified: 
Year Qualified: 2011
GDC Number: 
GDC Reg: 209561
Dipak
Patel
BChD (Leeds), DGDP, PGCert D. Ed (Bedfordshire)
Year Qualified: 
Year Qualified: 1985
GDC Number: 
GDC Reg: 60531
Birchwood Dental
7 Birchwood Avenue
Hatfield
AL10 0PL
Phone Number: 
Tel: 01707 263270

The Educational Supervisors:  ​Jayen Patel qualified from the University of Bristol in 2011. He completed his foundation training at Birchwood Dental, Hatfield. Having worked at the training practice for over 7 years he has now become Practice Principle in partnership with his wife Puja Patel. 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 become a Member of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) and completed the course for PgCert in Dental Education at the University of Bedfordshire. Jayen has a keen interest 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.

Dipak Patel qualified from Leeds University in 1985. He has a vast amount of experience in Dentistry having been a principal for over 25 years. Having gained postgraduate qualifications of a Diploma in General Dental Practice (1997) and PGCert in Dental Education (2009), he has successfully completed the Certificate Course in Implantology at the Eastman Dental Institute in 2012.
His enthusiasm to training is demonstrated by his appointment as a vocational trainer continuously since 1997 in both the London & Eastern Deaneries. This has added invaluable experience by drawing on the strengths of various schemes. He is committed to General Practice with special interests in Aesthetics and Implants. Outside of Dentistry, his interests are football and photography. ​

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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