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Mentoring: are you being or doing? That is the question.
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British Dental Journal
|August 25, 2019
Summary
Mentoring is increasingly recognized as vital for all dental professionals. Embracing
Area of Science:
- Dental professional development
- Mentorship in healthcare education
Background:
- Mentoring is gaining recognition and support from key dental organizations.
- Dental professional bodies, including the General Dental Council and British Dental Association, endorse mentoring.
- Health Education England and local dental committees also support mentoring's benefits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for the integration of mentoring as an intrinsic aspect of dental professional identity.
- To encourage a shift from viewing mentoring as an 'add-on' to embodying the role of a mentor.
Main Methods:
- This is a conceptual piece, not a research study.
- It involves a persuasive argument for a change in perspective on mentoring.
Main Results:
- The perspective shift can enrich all aspects of professional life.
- Adopting a 'being a mentor' mindset offers significant professional gains.
Conclusions:
- Mentoring should be viewed as fundamental to dental professionals, not an extra task.
- Embracing the identity of a mentor enhances professional growth and enrichment for all.
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