So You Want To Be a Supporting Dentist for an International Dental Graduate (IDG) (NW261126A)

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SubjectMentoring
DescriptionThis webinar has been designed for dentists who aspire to become a Supporting Dentist for an International Dental Graduate. It covers the requirements of the role and the personal, practical, and professional implications of undertaking this responsibility. It will take you through the whole process from application to the IDG completing programme.
Additional information

***Please note this course is fully subsidised by NHS England, Workforce Training and Education, if you fail to attend this session you will be charged a cancellation fee of £30.***

Registration from 12:45

You will be sent an MS Teams invitation no later than Tuesday 24th November 2026, please check your spam/Junk emails.

Late Bookings Policy:

Any bookings made within 24 hours of the course commencement date are considered late bookings. It is crucial for us to maintain the quality of our courses and ensure a seamless experience for all participants. Therefore, late bookings may not receive an automatic link to the course.

Action Required:

If you have booked on a course within 24 hours of its start time, we kindly request that you contact the course organiser immediately elaine.douglas@nhs.net  Failure to do so may result in:

1. No Access to the course: You may not receive the link to join the webinar automatically or have reserved a place at a venue.

2. Potential Charges: Depending on the circumstances, there may be charges associated with late bookings

VenueMS Teams, Webinar  View details
Date & timeThursday 26 November 2026, 13:00 to 14:30
LecturerShireen Khan  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dentist

Development outcomeB, C, D
Course styleLecture
Core topic Not a core topic
Catering None
CPD hours1:30
CostNo charge
Aims
  • To give potential Supporting Dentists an overview of the programme and requirements
  • Talk through the application process for IDG programme.
  • Further understand the requirements of the Supporting Dentist role and the personal, practical, and professional implications of undertaking it.
  • Talk about work-based assessments and why they are important in your role.
Objectives
  • Reflect on their ability and readiness to undertake the role of Supporting Dentist within their current practice, realistically appraising pertinent personal, environmental, and professional opportunities and constraints.
  • Identify further activities that could be undertaken to prepare them to fulfil the role of Supporting Dentist effectively.
Learning outcomes
  • Have a better understanding of the IDG pathway and process.
  • Be fully aware of their role in the process.
  • Be able to carry out Work Based Assessments on the IDG to confirm if they are at required level to work independently as an NHS dentist.
  • Be aware of support they can access to help the IDG develop.
  • Identify local resources which may support their further development into the role of Supporting Dentist